PG&E should get out of the energy sales business, local governments say

 Overcoming significant headwinds throughout the year • Q3 record-high sales of $953 million, growing +9% in US dollar terms, +11% in local currencies ‒  Strong business growth in almost all geographies, led by robust recovery i.....»»

Exxon Mobil Corp. has stayed in the top spot of the Houston Business Journal's Largest Houston-Area Energy Employers List for the past five years, but Scotland-based Wood has seen the largest leap in local employment since 2015. Wood, No. 2 on The L.....»»

Solar power providers, battery suppliers and microgrid companies posted a spike in customer inquiries and sales during PG&E’s power outage last week, but some also noticed a shifting mindset among their business customers......»»

Years in the making, Arizona and the Canadian province of Alberta have formally ratified a regulatory financial agreement that both governments and Valley business leaders say will fuel new cross-border and local investment. The agreement is based o.....»»

If county government gets into the business of funding and awarding arts and culture grants, as proposed, it plans to do so by having Mecklenburg commissioners and Charlotte council members leading the charge. On Tuesday, county commissioners vote.....»»

Until recently, businesses selling Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products were accustomed to making relatively simple determinations whether to collect sales tax. Namely: Collect sales tax where you have a physical presence and SaaS is taxable; othe.....»»

Editor's note: The Washington Business Journal is partnering with restaurant management software firm MarginEdge to bring readers a monthly snapshot of restaurant sales around the D.C. region. August can be full of sideways moves for restaurants in the.....»»

French energy giant Total will sell about $5 billion of assets, mostly from its exploration and production business as it sharpens its focus on low-breakeven projects that can weather weak oil prices, it said on Thursday......»»

French energy giant Total will sell around $5 billion worth of assets, mostly from its upstream exploration and production business, as it seeks to focus on low breakeven projects that can weather weak oil prices, it said on Thursday......»»

French energy giant Total will sell around $5 billion worth of assets, mostly from its upstream exploration and production business, as it seeks to focus on low breakeven projects that can weather weak oil prices, it said on Thursday......»»

French energy giant Total said on Thursday it will sell assets worth around $5 billion mostly from its upstream exploration and production business as it seeks to focus on low breakeven projects that can withstand low oil prices......»»

CPS Energy CEO Paula Gold-Williams is relinquishing chairmanship of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The move is due to a legal dispute between the business community and the city, which owns CPS, according to a Tuesday announcement. With local busi.....»»

The state of Missouri is making $4 million in loans available for low-energy improvements at public schools, local governments, hospitals and several other public and not-for-profit entities. The Missouri Division of Energy began accepting applica.....»»

Energy engineering services firm PSI has identified New Mexico as a target market for future growth and is planning to expand its local operation. Marketing Coordinator Gillian Aldridge confirmed plans with Business First to bring on at least 10 en.....»»

Erik Moses, who has championed District as a sports destination for nearly a decade, has been named president of the District's new XFL team. Moses, 48, will be responsible for fan engagement and business operations, including ticket sales, corp.....»»

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is offering a new resource to inform local officials to boost energy savings .....»»

Cities, though public entities “owned” by their governments .....»»

Jim Young/Reuters President Trump's business, the Trump Organization, is suing local governments in states where it owns property including New York, Illinoi.....»»

Supreme Court: “States Can Tax Amazon Marketplace” $AMZN Thursday, the US Supreme Court ruling will now allow states and local governments to pursue sales taxes on more online transactions. The Big Q: How can stat.....»»

Quorum Business Solutions Inc., a software provider to the energy industry, is betting a rebound in oil prices will help it land a new owner. The recovery has propped up valuations for these companies, encouraging more of them to explore sales......»»