Utilities

Renewable Energy Solar Company Abengoa Files for Bankruptcy

04/05/16

The Spanish renewable energy solar company giant, Abengoa SA and its American affiliates, have filed for bankruptcy protection before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.  The Spanish energy company continues talks with its banks and bondholders to agree on its plan to restructure billions of dollars in debt.

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Can I discharge back utility bills through the bankruptcy process?

11/25/11

When people are current with their utility bills, utilities rarely become an issue in bankruptcy.  That is because Section 11 U.S.C. § 366(a), prohibits utility companies from discriminating against people based solely on bankruptcy filing.  However, often being current is not the case and people seek to discharge their back utilities debts through bankruptcy. You [...]

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