Atlantic Power Corp (AT), Exelon Corporation (EXC), TECO Energy, Inc. (TE): Will Natural Gas Destroy These Dividend Stocks?

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:AEP) is one of the largest utilities around, with a total generation capacity just shy of 38,000 MW. Coal clocks in at 66% of the company’s total capacity, creating plenty of potential for cheap generation. But similar to Southern, 22% of the utility’s generation originates from natural gas and oil. American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:AEP)’s 3.8% dividend yield is the lowest of the bunch, but the dividend stock has pushed up its payouts 14.6% in the past five years.

Where to invest?
When it comes to picking dividend stocks, there’s no secret recipe. Although TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:TE) investors are probably popping the bubbly while Atlantic investors cringe, a dynamic and diverse energy portfolio is the only true way to pull long-term profit. Be sure to check out my other article outlining four companies predicted to ride the renewables rise, and make your investment decisions accordingly.

The article Will Natural Gas Destroy These Dividend Stocks? originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Justin Loiseau.

Fool contributor Justin Loiseau has no position in any stocks mentioned, but he does use electricity. You can follow him on Twitter, @TMFJLo, and on Motley Fool CAPS, @TMFJLo.The Motley Fool recommends Exelon and Southern.

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