Its attempt to rescue Deutsche Telekom AG's (Germany: DTE, OTC: DTEGY) languishing T-Mobile USA business was not successful, but this company will remain one of two key players in what is perhaps America's most dynamic industry.

California's requirement that regulated utilities double their renewable energy use by 2020 is good news for Growth Spotlight Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).

New Growth Portfolio Aggressive Holding AES Corp (NYSE: AES) will begin paying a dividend in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Dominion Resources (NYSE: D) responded with typical quickness and competence to damage done by Hurricane Irene. Reliability is the key to its low-risk, long-term growth.

A combination of factors has held Exelon Corp's (NYSE: EXC) share price down in recent months. It's poised to bounce with authority, on the strength of solid second-quarter earnings.

Aqua America (NYSE: WTR) has generated a four-figure compound return over the last 20 years. Steady leadership and low-cost capital are helping the company solidify its wealth-building base for coming decades.

Energy Transfer Partners LP (NYSE: ETP) is expanding rapidly into natural gas liquids infrastructure, a strategy that promises to support dividend growth in 2011 and beyond.

NuStar Energy LP (NYSE: NS) is more than 10 times bigger today than it was when it was spun off from its parent. It's now priced for the taking after an overreaction to new rumors of MLP taxation.

The need to to make alternative energy more efficient and power transmission more reliable will drive demand for this company's products.