Bernstein Research issued a report Monday expecting U.S. coal-fired power generation to increase this year because of higher natural gas prices, but that the trend will not continue as utilities find it less expensive to rely more on natural gas.

Mississippi Power elected G. Edison (Ed) Holland as president and CEO effective immediately after Ed Day announced his retirement.

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. (OG&E) reported around 35,000 customers in Oklahoma and Arkansas remain without power after tornadoes hit the region on two consecutive days Sunday and Monday.

Westinghouse names Mark Marano as president, Americas Region, effective May 31.

Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and Consolidated Edison Development will now own a 50 percent interest in two solar projects in Nevada and Arizona.

Alterra Power Corp. completed the joint venture agreement with EDC for the development of the 320 MW Mariposa geothermal project in Chile plus three geothermal concessions held by Alterra in Peru.

SCANA subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas has accelerated 15 construction “milestones” for V.C. Summer nuclear Units 2 and 3, while 34 milestone have been delayed.

Gamesa completed the sale of the 70 MW Dos Arbolitos wind farm in Mexico to  Iberdrola for an undisclosed amount.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is teaming up with NRG Energy to build solar arrays at Starwood properties globally.