1. Duke Energy jBy merging with Progress Energy in 2012, Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) became the largest electric utility in the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, its regulated utilities business unit serves 7.3 million retail electric customers in six states in the Southeast and Midwest regions, boasting approximately 57,500 MW of electric generating capacity. Almost all of its electricity generation comes from coal, natural gas and oil. As of 2015, it has 28,000 employees, $24 billion in operating revenue, a $57.5 billion market capitalization, $25 billion in sales and $118.5 billion in total assets.
Duke Energy operates 32,000 miles of total transmission lines, 263,000 miles of total distribution lines, 7,200 miles of natural gas mains and 6,200 miles of natural gas service lines. Duke's international holdings include …show more content…
National Grid
Headquartered in London, National Grid PLC (NYSE: NGG) is a multinational electricity and gas utility company with principal activities in the United Kingdom and Northeastern United States. The company owns and maintains the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales. As the owner and operator of the only gas transmission infrastructure in the United Kingdom, all of the nation's natural gas passes through National Grid's national transmission system. As of 2015, National Grid has 24,000 employees, $24 billion in sales and a $49 billion market capitalization.
4. NextEra
Based in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NEE) is an investment company with interests in power generation, transmission and distribution in the United States and Canada. As of 2015, NextEra operates with a 44,900 MW generating capacity, has 13,800 employees and made $18 billion in sales. Through its two major subsidiaries, Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, the company has a $46.9 billion market capitalization and owns three of the 10 largest power stations in the United
Duke Energy operates 32,000 miles of total transmission lines, 263,000 miles of total distribution lines, 7,200 miles of natural gas mains and 6,200 miles of natural gas service lines. Duke's international holdings include …show more content…
National Grid
Headquartered in London, National Grid PLC (NYSE: NGG) is a multinational electricity and gas utility company with principal activities in the United Kingdom and Northeastern United States. The company owns and maintains the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales. As the owner and operator of the only gas transmission infrastructure in the United Kingdom, all of the nation's natural gas passes through National Grid's national transmission system. As of 2015, National Grid has 24,000 employees, $24 billion in sales and a $49 billion market capitalization.
4. NextEra
Based in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NEE) is an investment company with interests in power generation, transmission and distribution in the United States and Canada. As of 2015, NextEra operates with a 44,900 MW generating capacity, has 13,800 employees and made $18 billion in sales. Through its two major subsidiaries, Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, the company has a $46.9 billion market capitalization and owns three of the 10 largest power stations in the United