New Partnerships, Proposals, Energy Saving Programs, and Finished Projects Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom. Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting The Southern Company (NYSE: SO), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), American Electric Power Co., Inc. (NYSE: AEP), Edison International (NYSE: EIX), and PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL). The Southern Company Research Report On June 5, 2013, Mississippi Power's (a subsidiary of The Southern Company) President and Chief Executive Officer Ed Holland announced that John Huggins has been elected as the Vice President of Generation Development, with immediate effect. In this position, Huggins will be responsible for the development and construction of the Kemper County energy facility and other generation projects. "John is not only a proven leader in engineering and construction, but also in implementing and sustaining successful energy facility operations," said Holland. He has the knowledge and experience needed for this role, but most importantly he knows this facility. I have every confidence in his ability to ensure the successful completion of the Kemper project. The Full Research Report on The Southern Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/b008_SO] Duke Energy Corporation Research Report On June 5, 2013, Duke Energy Corporation (Duke Energy) announced that it is partnering with Children's Trust of South Carolina to initiate a life jacket loaner program on Lake Wateree. The program is jointly sponsored by Lake Wateree Presbyterian Church, Lake Wateree Baptist Church and Wateree Home Owners Association of Fairfield County. Under this program, life jackets are available in a variety of sizes for children and adults at four heavily used areas on the lake -- Wateree Creek, Taylor Creek, June Creek and Colonel Creek. Visitors can check out a life jacket at no charge and then return it to the kiosk when they are finished. "I've had the pleasure of working with the Keese family since the first kiosk was installed," said Scott Jolley, Public Safety Recreation and Design Project Manager for Duke Energy. It's satisfying to know that we're helping spread the message about safe boating, especially for young children. The Full Research Report on Duke Energy Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/dfb8_DUK] American Electric Power Co., Inc. On May 20, 2013, American Electric Power Co., Inc. (AEP) announced that the Company is seeking proposals for the supply of mid-sulfur and high-sulfur coal to one or more of its generating stations. AEP is seeking coal delivery proposals for up to 300,000 tons of coal, delivered to its Conesville Plant in Ohio, beginning in July 2013 and ending in December 2013. In addition, AEP is seeking proposals for up to 400,000 tons of coal, delivered by barge, beginning in October 2013 and ending in December 2013. AEP is also seeking term proposals for up to two million tons of coal, delivered by barge or rail, beginning in January 2014 and ending as late as December 2016. AEP may choose to transact on a specific year, or years, contained within a term proposal. Accepted bids will be at AEP's discretion. The Full Research Report on American Electric Power Co., Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/e951_AEP] Edison International Research Report On June 4, 2013, Southern California Edison (SCE) announced that as the income requirements for several energy saving programs have increased, it is encouraging its customers to check out the programs so that they can save money on their utility bills. Starting June 1, 2013, the maximum income requirements allowed under the California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE) and the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs have increased. SCE stated that the CARE program can save customers about 30% on their utility bills, while FERA provides a lower monthly discount for income-qualified households of three or more based on their energy usage. "We want to ensure that our customers know about the various programs that can help reduce costs and save them money," said Jack Parkhill, SCE Manager for the Income Qualified and Economic Assistance Program. With the income criteria increasing, more of our customers may be able to meet the requirements and qualify for one of the programs. The Full Research Report on Edison International - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/b5f7_EIX] PPL Corporation Research Report On June 5, 2013, PPL Electric Utilities, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, announced that it recently completed rebuilding a 16-mile power line in York and Cumberland counties. The Company stated that the $44 million project will help reduce the risk of power outages by doubling the capacity of the previous line. The project, which took about a year to complete, replaced a 230-kilovolt, single-circuit line supported by lattice-style towers with a double-circuit line of the same voltage supported by taller single-shaft steel poles. This work was done as part of the PJM Interconnection's Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. It benefits both PPL Electric Utilities customers in Cumberland and York counties, and the high-voltage electric system in the mid-Atlantic region," said Paul Santarelli, Manager of Transmission Operations for the utility. The Full Research Report on PPL Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/8d75_PPL]