Across America, millions of tons of toxic waste are sitting in pits next to coal plants. But whether they will get cleaned up has come down to a legal debate over the definitions of words. In 2015, ...

Electric utilities are set to see materially increased demand for electricity. The easiest way to invest in the utility sector is to pick a diversified exchange-traded fund. Vanguard Utilities Index ...

A utility function measures a consumer’s preference and satisfaction with different goods or services. As part of rational choice theory, it helps economists analyze how consumers make decisions to ...

The U.S. power grid is at a critical crossroads. Electricity generation, like every other industry, needs to rid itself of fossil fuels if the country is to play its role in combating the climate ...

As U.S. equities have pulled back sharply year-to-date (YTD), the benchmark S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY) has fallen nearly 8% from its 52-week highs. However, specific sectors have held up better than ...

The utilities sector has experienced a roller coaster of performance in the past. Still, utilities are now playing a defensive role amid recent economic and market uncertainty. Despite tariffs and ...