Ameren Missouri is building a stronger grid and delivering reliability for customers [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationSmart Energy Plan upgrades helped limit severe weather impacts and speed restoration during historic 2025 storm seasonST. LOUIS, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has filed its updated [Smart Energy Plan] with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The filing highlights how Missourians are benefiting from the company's inv ...

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PG&E Corporation Reports Solid 2025 Results, Tightens 2026 Earnings Guidance [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationOAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) delivered solid financial results in 2025 and is on track to deliver in 2026 and beyond:- Advanced 2 gigawatts (GW) of data center projects into final engineering since third quarter update, with approximately 3.6 GW now in final engineering.- Continued redeployment of O&M savings, bringing cumulative four-year total ...

Core Insights - Ameren Missouri has received approval for the Big Hollow Energy Center, a hybrid energy facility aimed at enhancing energy reliability across Missouri, featuring an 800-megawatt natural gas plant and a 400-megawatt lithium-ion battery system [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The Big Hollow Energy Center will be the first integrated natural gas and battery storage facility in Missouri, designed to provide rapid-response backup power during peak demand periods [1] - The facility is expected to be operational by 2028 and will support reliable electric service for residential, small business, and industrial customers [1] Group 2: Capacity and Technology - The natural gas component will deliver energy during extreme weather conditions and peak demand, while the battery storage will respond quickly to energy needs, potentially powering thousands of homes for hours [1] - Ameren Missouri plans to expand its battery storage capacity to 1,000 megawatts by 2030 and a total of 1,800 megawatts by 2042 across multiple sites [1] Group 3: Strategic Importance - The project is part of Ameren Missouri's strategy to meet growing energy demand while maintaining grid reliability, combining natural gas generation with battery storage for enhanced flexibility and resilience [1] - The integration of these technologies is expected to reduce construction time and costs by leveraging existing infrastructure [1]

Core Insights - Ameren Corporation reported a net income of $1,456 million for 2025, translating to $5.35 per diluted share, an increase from $1,182 million or $4.42 per diluted share in 2024 [1] - The company affirmed its earnings guidance for 2026, projecting earnings between $5.25 and $5.45 per diluted share, with a compound annual growth rate of 6% to 8% expected from 2026 through 2030 [1][2] - The increase in earnings was attributed to higher infrastructure investment returns, new electric service rates, and increased retail electric sales, particularly in Ameren Missouri, driven by favorable weather conditions [1][2] Financial Performance - 2025 adjusted EPS was $5.03 compared to $4.63 in 2024, while GAAP diluted EPS rose from $4.42 in 2024 to $5.35 in 2025 [1] - For Q4 2025, GAAP net income was $252 million or $0.92 per diluted share, up from $207 million or $0.77 per diluted share in Q4 2024 [1] - The total operating revenues for 2025 were $8,799 million, compared to $7,623 million in 2024, reflecting a significant year-over-year increase [4] Segment Performance - Ameren Missouri's 2025 GAAP and adjusted earnings were $747 million, up from $559 million in 2024, driven by infrastructure investments and new electric service rates [2] - Ameren Transmission reported 2025 GAAP earnings of $415 million, an increase from $323 million in 2024, attributed to higher infrastructure investment returns [2] - Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution segment saw GAAP earnings rise to $281 million in 2025 from $234 million in 2024, reflecting increased infrastructure investments [2] Future Outlook - The company plans to invest $31.8 billion in infrastructure, which is expected to support a projected rate base growth of approximately 10.6% compounded annually from 2025 through 2030 [1][2] - The earnings guidance for 2026 assumes normal temperature conditions and is subject to various regulatory and market factors [1][2] - The company emphasizes a strategic approach to investing in energy infrastructure to enhance reliability and support community growth [1]

Core Viewpoint - FirstEnergy Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous dividend, reflecting the company's successful strategy execution and long-term transformation efforts [1]. Dividend Announcement - The quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share is payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record by May 7, 2026 [1]. - The expected annual dividend rate for 2026 is projected at $1.86 per share, compared to $1.78 per share in 2025, aligning with the company's targeted payout ratio of 60-70% of Core (non-GAAP) Earnings [1]. Company Overview - FirstEnergy operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over 6 million customers across several states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York [1]. - The company's transmission subsidiaries manage approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions [1]. Leadership Statement - Brian X. Tierney, Chairman, President, and CEO of FirstEnergy, emphasized the company's momentum over the past three years and its commitment to delivering value to customers, communities, and investors [1].

Core Viewpoint - FirstEnergy emphasizes the importance of safe handling of helium-filled foil balloons to prevent power outages, particularly around Valentine's Day when balloon-related incidents typically increase [1]. Group 1: Balloon-Related Outages - February is a peak month for power outages caused by metallic balloons, with 96 outages reported in the previous year across FirstEnergy's service area [1]. - The distribution of balloon-related outages in 2025 included: JCP&L (24), Ohio Edison (16), Met-Ed (12), and others, highlighting New Jersey as the most affected state [1]. - There has been a 27% decrease in balloon-related outages from 132 in 2020 to 96 in 2025, attributed to safer balloon practices and community outreach [1]. Group 2: Safety Recommendations - FirstEnergy advises customers to stay away from downed power lines and report them immediately, as well as to avoid retrieving balloons caught in electrical equipment [1]. - Recommendations include puncturing and deflating metallic balloons after use, securing them with a heavy weight, and keeping them away from overhead electric lines [1]. - A video on the hazards of foil balloons and safe disposal tips is available on FirstEnergy's YouTube channel [1]. Group 3: Company Overview - FirstEnergy operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over six million customers across several states [1]. - The company’s transmission subsidiaries manage approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions [1].

Core Insights - CenterPoint Energy has launched a new Community Progress Tracker to enhance transparency and allow customers to monitor electric grid upgrades in Greater Houston [1] - The initiative is part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), aimed at strengthening the electric grid against severe weather events [1] Group 1: Community Progress Tracker - The Community Progress Tracker provides access to information on over 56,000 new storm-resilient poles, more than 8,000 miles of tree-trimming, and over 500 new automation devices since August 1, 2024 [1] - The tool allows customers to view upgrades specific to their neighborhoods, including storm-resilient poles, underground power lines, and advanced grid technologies [1] - Future features of the tracker will enable customers to monitor ongoing and upcoming resiliency projects in their areas [1] Group 2: Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) - GHRI is a multi-year program focused on improving the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid [1] - Since August 2024, CenterPoint has deployed 1,500 advanced weather stations, installed over 500 automation devices, trimmed vegetation along more than 8,000 miles of distribution lines, and undergrounded over 430 miles of power lines [1] - The initiative aims to build the most resilient coastal grid in the nation, with a comprehensive approach to infrastructure hardening [1] Group 3: Company Overview - CenterPoint Energy serves approximately 7 million metered customers across multiple states, including Texas, and has approximately $45 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025 [1] - The company has been in operation for over 150 years and employs around 8,300 individuals [1]

Core Viewpoint - Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is set to release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 results on February 26, 2026, prior to Sempra's own results conference call [1] Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - Oncor's earnings release will be available on its website [1] - Sempra executives will host a conference call at 12 p.m. ET on February 26 to discuss Oncor's operational and financial results [1] - An accompanying slide presentation will be posted on Sempra's investor section prior to the conference call [1] Group 2: Accessibility of Information - The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed by registering on Sempra's website [1] - A replay of the webcast will be available a few hours after its conclusion [1] - Oncor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after Sempra's conference call [1] Group 3: Company Overview - Oncor is headquartered in Dallas and operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas [1] - The company delivers electricity to over 4.1 million homes and businesses and manages more than 145,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas [1] - Oncor is owned by Sempra (indirect majority owner) and Texas Transmission Investment LLC (minority owner), with management by a Board of Directors comprising a majority of disinterested directors [1]

Core Viewpoint - Duke Energy has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, highlighting its ongoing commitment to energy transition and customer reliability [1] Company Overview - Duke Energy is a Fortune 150 company based in Charlotte, N.C., serving 8.7 million electric customers across several states and owning 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity [1] - The company also provides natural gas services to 1.8 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Kentucky [1] Financial Results - The financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 are available on the company's investor website, with a presentation scheduled for discussion by the CEO and CFO [1] Strategic Initiatives - Duke Energy is focused on an ambitious energy transition, investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy generation methods, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and energy storage [1]