Exelon said first-quarter profit exceeded expectations, in part due to strong performances by PECO, Baltimore Gas and Electric and Constellation Energy.

This week's company briefs include news on Exelon, Dominion, Alliant, Alevo, and TVA. Plus the latest from IHS Cera Week and RGGI.

MISO told Illinois officials that the nine-fold price increase the state experienced in this month’s capacity auction was the result of market dynamics.

FERC on Tuesday rejected the rate schedule proposed for the struggling Ginna nuclear power plant and ordered hearing and settlement proceedings.

Opponents of a financial lifeline for the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant say New York regulators should allow them more time to prepare their challenges.

Supporters and critics of the takeover of Pepco by Exelon are churning out newspaper opinion pieces, resolutions and public relations campaigns as the last holdouts to the deal approach deadlines to render decisions.

PJM and utility officials said yesterday they are still investigating what caused the failure of a 230-kV transmission line that briefly cut power to the White House and much of the D.C. area Tuesday afternoon.

Exelon CEO Christopher Crane provided insight into the struggles of the firm’s nuclear power plants during two days of testimony before the D.C. PSC on the acquisition of Pepco.

Exelon CEO Christopher Crane testified on the company's proposed takeover of Pepco to the D.C. PSC, while the company still faces opposition in Maryland.

This week's company briefs include AEP, Xcel, Dominion, Direct Energy, PECO, Exelon, NRG and General Electric.