(LNT) Utility Industry Stock Outlook – Febuary 2013 – Industry Outlook

Overview The rise in population has led to an increasing demand for essential utility supplies. Here utility companies step in with their ability to generate essential supplies in large volumes and cater steadily to the needs of their customers. The utility companies generally are comprised of electric, gas, water and integrated service providers. The increasing demand for utility services, particularly for electricity, leads to the installation of large generation units. The power generators, in the wake of more stringent environmental regulations and restrictions, are gradually shifting their focus to renewable sources and natural gas to produce power. This is a welcome sign for the industry and a positive step towards reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. The utility operators are thus in the process of implementing new technology in generation