The grades of 12 Electric Utilities stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

The rating of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. NextEra Energy, Inc. generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric energy utilizing natural gas, wind, and nuclear resources. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NEE stock.

This is a strong week for Duke Energy Corporation (DUK). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Duke Energy Corporation provides electric power, gas, and other energy services in North and South America. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DUK stock.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) improves from a B to a A rating this week. American Electric Power Company, Inc. provides electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to retail customers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEP stock.

Eversource Energy (ES) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. Eversource Energy provides technical services to the nuclear industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ES stock.

Southern Company (SO) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Southern Company provides electric service in the Southeastern United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SO stock.

This week, El Paso Electric Company (EE) pushes up from a B to a A rating. El Paso Electric Company is a public utility engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in an area of approximately 10,000 square miles in west Texas and southern New Mexico. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EE stock.

This week, PPL Corporation’s (PPL) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. PPL Corporation is a utility holding company that generates and markets electricity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPL stock.

Exelon Corporation (EXC) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Exelon Corporation is a utility services holding company. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXC stock.

Empire District Electric Company (EDE) boosts its rating from a B to a A this week. Empire District Electric Company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EDE stock.

PNM Resources, Inc. (PNM) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to a A. PNM Resources, Inc. primarily engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNM stock.

Great Plains Energy Incorporated’s (GXP) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a A from last week’s B. Great Plains Energy Incorporated engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GXP stock.

This week, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras Sponsored ADR’s (EBR) ratings are up from a D last week to a B. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras Sponsored ADR is a utility company which operates as a generator, transmitter, and distributor of power. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EBR stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.