HOUSTON, TX (September 12, 2011) – U.S. Capital Advisors (“USCA”) today launched coverage of the Downstream Utility space with coverage of 16 names – eight natural gas distributors and eight electric transmission/distribution only utilities. Companies covered include: AGL Resources (AGL), Atmos Energy (ATO), CH Energy Group (CHG), Chesapeake Utilities (CPK), Integrys Energy (TEG), ITC Holdings (ITC), New Jersey Resources (NJR), Northwest Natural Gas (NWN), Northeast Utilities (NU), Pepco Holdings (POM), Piedmont Natural Gas (PNY), South Jersey Industries (SJI), Southwest Gas (SWX), UIL Holdings (UIL), Vectren Corporation (VVC), and WGL Holdings (WGL).