U.S. Geothermal Inc. CEO Announces Retirement
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:01:09 CDT oregonlive.com
Daniel Kunz will be replaced by Dennis Gilles, a former executive at Calpine Corp. who helped oversee that company's geothermal business.
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Private Equity Taps Pacific To Boost California Water
Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:25:20 CDT businessweek.com
The 6-acre Carlsbad site abuts the power station owned by NRG, the second-largest independent power-producer in the U.S. after Calpine Corp. (CPN) , whose 400-foot smokestack looms over beaches frequented by surfers.
Calpine (CPN) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:12:52 CDT forbes.com
In trading on Monday, shares of Calpine Corp (NYSE: CPN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $17.04, changing hands as low as $16.88 per share. Calpine Corp shares are currently trading down about 2.5% on the day.
NRG Energy To Acquire GenOn In $1.7B Stock Deal
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:21:17 CDT bizjournals.com
NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG) will acquire GenOn Energy Inc. (NYSE: GEN) in a $1.7 billion stock purchase, reports Bloomberg. The deal, expected to close by the first quarter of 2013, would create the largest U.S. independent electricity generator, Bloomberg reports. Once completed, NRG will surpass Calpine Corp. (NYSE: CPN) as the largest independent U.S. power company by generation capacity, Bloomberg added.
Geothermal Energy: The World's Hottest Investment
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:09:45 CDT wallstreetdaily.com
Geothermal Energy : The World's Hottest Investment Wall Street Daily Geothermal energy if often overshadowed by other forms of alternative energy, but it's making big money for companies like Calpine Corp. (NYSE: CPN) and... Using the earth's heat to desalinate groundwater ABC Online all 3 news articles
Shares Of Calpine Now Oversold
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:54:54 CDT forbes.com
In trading on Wednesday, shares of Calpine Corp (NYSE: CPN) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $16.26 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to
Alliant Utility Decides To Buy Beloit Power Plant
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:26:50 CDT bizjournals.com
Wisconsin Power & Light Co., the Madison-based utility of Alliant Energy Corp., said Friday that it is exercising its option to buy Calpine Corp.'s Riverside Energy Center in Beloit. The proposed $392 million purchase was approved in early April by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Power & Light had the option to buy the 600-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant until May 31. The utility now purchases 500 megawatts of electricity from the power plant. "We exercised our option
Regulators OK Calpine Plants In Sonoma
Tue, 08 May 2012 08:58:23 CDT bizjournals.com
Air quality regulators have approved permits for Calpine Corp. to build two new geothermal power plants at the Geysers in Sonoma County, the Press Democrat reports. The $400 million project will see production begin as early as 2014 if Calpine (NYSE: CP) can find buyers for the power. Calpine operates several facilities in Sonoma and in the East Bay.
Calpine Continues To Post Losses In Q1
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:55:49 CDT bizjournals.com
Calpine Corp. (NYSE: CPN) recorded a financial loss in the first quarter due to low natural gas prices and decreased demand, however, the company saw a much smaller loss than in the same period last year, due to an increase in power generation from the low natural gas prices. The Houston-based company that owns and operates natural-gas power plants reported a net loss of $9 million, or 2 cents per share, on operating revenues of $1.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, compared to a net
Alliant Utility Will Decide On Beloit Power Plant Purchase By May 31
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:35:52 CDT bizjournals.com
Wisconsin Power & Light Co. said Thursday that it will decide whether to exercise its option to buy the Riverside Energy Center, a Beloit power plant owned by Calpine Corp., by the end of May. The Madison utility, a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corp. (NYSE: LNT) of Madison, said the proposed $392 million purchase received approval this week from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The utility is reviewing the order and evaluating the potential purchase. Wisconsin Power & Light has the option