Acquisitions, Construction Projects, R&D Facilities, Special Meetings and Renewable Energy Proposals - Research Report on NRG Energy, Public Service Enterprise, Ameren, NV Energy, and Westar Energy

NEW YORK, August 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE: PEG), Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NVE), and Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

NRG Energy, Inc. Research Report

On August 22, 2013, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG Energy) announced that it has acquired Energy Curtailment Specialists, a large, private demand response provider in North America. Commenting on the acquisition, Jim Steffes, President NRG Retail Northeast said, "Acquiring Energy Curtailment Specialists' demand response and other solutions allows us to continue this leadership by enhancing our ability to help our customers reduce their electricity demand when that reduction is critical to maintaining the electrical grid and to do so in a way that improves their bottom line." Jim Korczykowski, who will continue to retain his post as President of Energy Curtailment Specialists within the NRG Energy organization, added, "Combining the demand response services that Energy Curtailment Specialists delivers with the strength of NRG Energy and their ongoing efforts to give electricity customers more and smarter energy choices is a natural fit. Together, we are in a tremendous position to better meet our customers' ever-evolving energy needs." The Full Research Report on NRG Energy, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/9e8a_NRG]

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Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. Research Report

On August 16, 2013, Public Service Electric & Gas Company, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG), and PPL Electric Utilities announced that they will start construction of the Susquehanna-Roseland power line project, located at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, on September 3, 2013. According to the Company, the project will begin with access road construction, followed by drilling and pouring new concrete foundations, removing the existing 85-year-old power line, setting new poles and installing new wires. According to PSEG, construction is expected to complete in approximately 6 months. The Company also stated that it has implemented a broad-based information plan to keep the public and park visitors informed of construction activities, including any temporary trail and road closings. The Full Research Report on Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2ac5_PEG]

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Ameren Corporation Research Report

On August 21, 2013, Ameren Illinois (Ameren) opened a $3.3 million testing facility to help facilitate research and development of smart grid technologies and support the state's economic development and job creation goals. Richard Mark, President and CEO of Ameren, commented, "The TAC will give promising businesses and entrepreneurs access to an on-grid testing facility to help take their innovations to the next level. We must continue to foster an environment of innovation if Illinois is to remain economically competitive and able to create jobs in the 21st century economy." Further, Professor William Sanders, interim HOD of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Head of the largest of the UI smart grid research projects, added, "Academic-industry partnerships such as what we have with Ameren are essential to ensure that leading-edge research addresses key sector needs, and is adopted by utilities." The Full Research Report on Ameren Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/ccfb_AEE]

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NV Energy, Inc. Research Report

On August 19, 2013, NV Energy, Inc. (NV Energy) announced that it will be holding a special meeting of stockholders on September 25, 2013 at 8:00 am PT at its corporate headquarters located at 6226 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada. The agenda of the meeting will be to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the formerly announced agreement and plan of merger, dated as of May 29, 2013, with respect to the proposed merger of NV Energy with a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company and other related matters. NV Energy informed that stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2013 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting. The Full Research Report on NV Energy, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/8c5c_NVE]

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Westar Energy, Inc. Research Report

On August 22, 2013, Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar) announced that it is requesting for proposals to increase its renewable energy resources by at least 80 megawatts. The utility stated that it is looking to start long-term contracts with one or more renewable energy project developers with the new generation coming online to provide service for Westar customers by 2016. Mark Ruelle, President and CEO of Westar commented, "With federal regulation of greenhouse gases coming, good market prices for wind energy and the next milestone for the state's requirement on the horizon, it's time to consider adding more renewable energy. If developers submit projects that help us meet these requirements and that are good for our customers, we'll move forward." Ruelle concluded, "Kansas winds give projects in the state a natural edge and help support our rural Economy." The Full Research Report on Westar Energy, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/0f4c_WR]

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