Solidifying Market Presence through Social Media, Strengthened Leadership, Prestigious Awards and Resolution Initiatives - Research Report on FirstEnergy, PG&E, Westar, OGE and PVR Partners

NEW YORK, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG), Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR), OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE) and Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP (NYSE: PVR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

FirstEnergy Corp. Research Report

On June 10, 2013, FirstEnergy Corp.'s (FirstEnergy), subsidiary, Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed) announced that it is expanding its social media presence with the launch of its Facebook page. The new page builds on the company's successful Twitter account, @Met_Ed, to provide customers with important information related to their electric service. "Social media has become a vital part of Met-Ed's communication with customers, local officials and media, particularly during major weather events," said Mike Doran, Regional President, Met-Ed. "Twitter has proven to be an effective tool for sharing information and engaging with customers. We are excited to expand our social media program to include Facebook." The Full Research Report on FirstEnergy Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/0655_FE]

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PG&E Corp. Research Report

On June 10, 2013, PG&E Corp. (PG&E) announced the extension of the Early Tender Date, the Price Determination Date and the Expiration Date of its previously announced tender offer to purchase for cash up to $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.80% Senior Notes due 2014 (Notes). The Early Tender Date for Notes validly tendered pursuant to the tender offer has been extended to 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on June 11, 2013; while the Price Determination Date has been extended to 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2013. Also, the previously announced Expiration Date for Notes validly tendered pursuant to the tender offer has been extended to 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on June 25, 2013. Aside from the extension of the Early Tender Date, the Price Determination Date and the Expiration Date, all other terms and conditions of the tender offer remain unchanged. The Full Research Report on PG&E Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/93fc_PCG]

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Westar Energy, Inc. Research Report

On June 6, 2013, Westar Energy Inc. (Westar) announced that Doug Mericle will assume the position of Executive Director at Jeffrey Energy Center (JEC). JEC is the state's largest power plant located near St. Mary's. "Doug will provide strong leadership as well as appropriate technical help to the decision makers at the plant. I will sleep well knowing our largest generation asset is in good hands with Doug," said John Bridson, Vice President, Generation, Westar. Mericle joined Westar Energy in 2002 as an electrician/operator at Murray Gill Energy Center in Wichita. After holding a variety of posts with increasing levels of responsibility at Westar Energy's natural gas-fueled plants, Mericle became executive director of gas power plants in 2010, the post he held when he earned the promotion to lead JEC. The Full Research Report on Westar Energy, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/0f42_WR]

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OGE Energy Corp. Research Report

On June 10, 2013, OG&E Energy Corp. (OGE) announced its electric utility, OG&E, has been awarded the electric industry's most prestigious honor, The Edison Award, from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). OG&E was selected for its successful implementation of Smart Grid technology and innovative customer programs like SmartHours and myOGEpower. OGE Energy Corp. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Pete Delaney said, "I am proud that OG&E has been able to contribute to the advancement of the electric utility industry. In addition, we couldn't have done this without the engagement of our customers, 44,000 of whom responded in the first six months of launching our SmartHours demand management plan. The plan brings us closer to our goal of not building any new, incremental fossil-fired generation until at least 2020." The Edison Award, EEI's most coveted award, is typically presented to one U.S. shareholder-owned electric company and one international affiliate each year. The Full Research Report on OGE Energy Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/2073_OGE]

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Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP Research Report

On June 4, 2013, Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP (PVR) announced that it entered into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for a Consent Assessment for Civil Penalty issued in connection with alleged storm water violations associated with pipeline construction activity in Lycoming County during 2011, on May 7, 2013. Bill Shea, President and Chief Executive Officer of PVR's general partner, said; "PVR is pleased to announce this agreement with the Pennsylvania DEP to resolve the erosion and sedimentation issues at our Lycoming County Pipeline construction sites during a period of record rainfall. PVR is committed to operating our business in full compliance with all regulatory requirements. We regret that the extraordinary rainfall overwhelmed the mitigation capacity of our contractor's erosion control measures in some locations. We value the good working relationship that we have established with the Pennsylvania DEP, and appreciate their recognition of our efforts to quickly remedy the alleged violations and to positively resolve this civil enforcement action." The Full Research Report on Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/0b26_PVR]

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