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02.07.25 - 13:06
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Essential Utilities Names Daniel Ramirez-Cisneros as President of Aqua Texas (Business Wire)
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Ramirez-Cisneros boasts nearly a decade of industry experience; succeeds recently retired Craig BlanchetteBRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced Daniel Ramirez-Cisneros as the new President of Aqua Texas. Ramirez-Cisneros, previously the Director of Operations for Aqua Texas, will oversee Aqua's water and wastewater operations across the state, guiding capital investment, regulatory compliance, and customer service during a pivotal phase of growth. The appointment is part of the company's long-term succession plan to maintain leadership continuity.
“Daniel brings the right mix of operational strength, financial fluency, and water-sector insight to lead Aqua Texas forward,” said Colleen Arnold, Aqua President. “He's already delivering results on the ground, and with Texas as one of our fastest-growing markets, his leadership will be instrumental in scaling responsibly and advancing critical infrastructure.”
This transition comes as Aqua Texas plans...
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02.07.25 - 08:48
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Heathrow fire caused by preventable fault, report finds, as Ofgem launches investigation into incident – business live (The Guardian)
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Root cause of fire at substation was 'preventable, technical fault' most likely caused by moisture, report saysAkshay Kaul, director general for infrastructure at Ofgem, said:The North Hyde substation fire resulted in global disruption, impacted thousands of local customers, and highlighted the importance of investment in our energy infrastructure.As a result of the report's findings, we have opened an investigation into National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET). We have also commissioned an independent audit of their most critical assets.This review has seen evidence that a catastrophic failure on one of the transformer's high voltage bushings at National Grid Electricity Transmission's 275kV substation caused the transformer to catch fire.This was most likely caused by moisture entering the bushing, causing an electrical fault. An elevated moisture reading in the bushing had been detected in oil samples taken in July 2018 but mitigating actions appropriate to its severity were not implemented. ...
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01.07.25 - 23:45
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Xcel Energy Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call (Business Wire)
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review second quarter 2025 financial results. The earnings report will be released prior to the market open on the same date.
The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the conference call, please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and follow the operator's instructions. You will be asked for the conference password.
US Dial-In: 1-866-580-3963
International Dial-In: 400-120-0558
Conference Password: 5768023
The conference call will be simultaneously webcast and archived on our website at the following location:
www.xcelenergy.comUnder Company, select: Investors
If you are unable to participate in the live event, the call will be available for replay through August 5.
Replay Information
US Dial-In: 1-866-583-1035
Replay Password: 5768023#
About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses acr...
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01.07.25 - 22:33
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Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreements to Purchase the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority and Sutersville-Sewickley Municipal Sewage Authority (Business Wire)
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Acquisitions to add approximately 2,700 water and 500 wastewater connectionsMECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has signed agreements to acquire the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority and the Sutersville-Sewickley Municipal Sewage Authority. The acquisitions reflect the company's ongoing commitment to strengthening water and wastewater infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
“The planned acquisitions of the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority and the Sutersville-Sewickley Municipal Sewage Authority are a natural fit for our company," said Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water. “With a strong presence in nearby communities, we're in a great position to bring additional value through regionalization – combining resources and expertise to deliver more reliable, efficient and high-quality water and wastewater services to the residents of these systems.”
The proposed $32.8 million acquisition of the ...
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01.07.25 - 22:21
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California American Water Files Rate Request Driven by Approximately $750 Million in Infrastructure Improvements (Business Wire)
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Request reinforces company's commitment to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable serviceSACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water filed a request today with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for new rates, reflecting approximately $750 million of water and wastewater system investments completed and planned from 2025 through 2028. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replacing aging infrastructure and continuing to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable service in compliance with environmental regulations for the benefit of customers.
“Our commitment to long-term investments in our water and wastewater systems helps ensure we deliver high-quality service across California,” said Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water. “Investing in our infrastructure helps us make sure our customers have safe and healthy water when they need it.”
Among the infrastructure improvements included in the request are new water treatment pl...
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