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November 1, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Utility members silent on Ohio Chamber’s opposition to Issue 1, but their money speaks volumes

Utility members silent on Ohio Chamber’s opposition to Issue 1, but their money speaks volumes Utility members silent on Ohio Chamber’s opposition to Issue 1, but their money speaks volumes By Dave Anderson on Nov 01, 2024 10:32 am Utility members…
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October 28, 2024 at 12:07 PM

Issue 1 opponent Ohio Works’ funders include utility and gas industry-backed groups

Issue 1 opponent Ohio Works’ funders include utility and gas industry-backed groups Issue 1 opponent Ohio Works’ funders include utility and gas industry-backed groups By Dave Anderson on Oct 25, 2024 03:48 pm Major funders of Issue 1 opponent Ohi…
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October 22, 2024 at 12:17 PM

Southwest Gas incessant in requesting back-to-back rate increases

Southwest Gas incessant in requesting back-to-back rate increases Southwest Gas incessant in requesting back-to-back rate increases By Keriann Conroy on Oct 22, 2024 07:03 am Southwest Gas, one of the country’s largest gas utilities, requested an …
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October 17, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Missouri utilities pump more than $400,000 into Kehoe gubernatorial bid

Missouri utilities pump more than $400,000 into Kehoe gubernatorial bid Missouri utilities pump more than $400,000 into Kehoe gubernatorial bid By Jonathan Kim on Oct 16, 2024 09:15 am Ameren, Evergy, and Spire—Missouri’s three largest investor-ow…
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October 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM

Duke Energy funded climate science-denying John Locke Foundation

Duke Energy funded climate science-denying John Locke Foundation Duke Energy funded climate science-denying John Locke Foundation By Sue Sturgis on Oct 15, 2024 11:37 am Duke Energy contributed $25,000 to the John Locke Foundation (JLF), a leading…
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October 10, 2024 at 12:09 PM

Subpoenaed records detail FirstEnergy’s secret political spending to influence then-President Donald Trump 

Subpoenaed records detail FirstEnergy’s secret political spending to influence then-President Donald Trump  Subpoenaed records detail FirstEnergy’s secret political spending to influence then-President Donald Trump  By Dave Anderson on Oct 09, 202…
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September 19, 2024 at 12:09 PM

WEC Energy’s We Energies Foundation contributed $2 million to Republican National Convention

WEC Energy’s We Energies Foundation contributed $2 million to Republican National Convention WEC Energy’s We Energies Foundation contributed $2 million to Republican National Convention By Matt Kasper on Sep 18, 2024 08:15 am WEC Energy Group’s We…
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August 15, 2024 at 12:07 PM

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance PACs raked in millions from gas industry megadonors Karen Buchwald Wright and Thomas Rastin 

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance PACs raked in millions from gas industry megadonors Karen Buchwald Wright and Thomas Rastin  Donald Trump and J.D. Vance PACs raked in millions from gas industry megadonors Karen Buchwald Wright and Thomas Rastin  By Da…
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August 14, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Missouri utility regulator urged Governor Parson to prevent detailed disconnection reporting

Missouri utility regulator urged Governor Parson to prevent detailed disconnection reporting Missouri utility regulator urged Governor Parson to prevent detailed disconnection reporting By Shelby Green on Aug 13, 2024 08:15 pm After a nearly four-…
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July 24, 2024 at 12:08 PM

Republican candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission position themselves in favor of utility rate increase, against clean energy standards

Republican candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission position themselves in favor of utility rate increase, against clean energy standards Republican candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission position themselves in favor of utility…
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July 19, 2024 at 12:11 PM

As Customers Struggled, Utility CEOs’ Pay Spiked Last Year

As Customers Struggled, Utility CEOs’ Pay Spiked Last Year As Customers Struggled, Utility CEOs’ Pay Spiked Last Year By Itai Vardi on Jul 18, 2024 09:33 am While many Americans saw their energy bills go up substantially in the past year, investor…
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June 12, 2024 at 12:17 PM

Utilities, once represented by UARG, now part of the ‘Electric Generators for a Sensible Transition’ in their suit against the EPA

Utilities, once represented by UARG, now part of the ‘Electric Generators for a Sensible Transition’ in their suit against the EPA Utilities, once represented by UARG, now part of the ‘Electric Generators for a Sensible Transition’ in their suit a…
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June 10, 2024 at 12:08 PM

Wisconsin utilities file for rate, profit hikes after Republicans ousted Huebner from PSC

Wisconsin utilities file for rate, profit hikes after Republicans ousted Huebner from PSC Wisconsin utilities file for rate, profit hikes after Republicans ousted Huebner from PSC By Karlee Weinmann on Jun 07, 2024 12:59 pm A trio of Wisconsin uti…
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April 4, 2024 at 12:04 PM

FirstEnergy floats $13.6 million refund in Pennsylvania in response to Ohio criminal investigation and audits of influence spending charged to custome

FirstEnergy floats $13.6 million refund in Pennsylvania in response to Ohio criminal investigation and audits of influence spending charged to custome FirstEnergy floats $13.6 million refund in Pennsylvania in response to Ohio criminal investigati…
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April 2, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Charities and groups funded or connected to APS filed comments in support of its $460 million rate hike request

Charities and groups funded or connected to APS filed comments in support of its $460 million rate hike request Charities and groups funded or connected to APS filed comments in support of its $460 million rate hike request By Keriann Conroy on Ap…
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March 6, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Blocking renewable energy is a top state legislative priority for network of pro-fossil fuels think tanks

Blocking renewable energy is a top state legislative priority for network of pro-fossil fuels think tanks Blocking renewable energy is a top state legislative priority for network of pro-fossil fuels think tanks By Dave Anderson on Mar 06, 2024 01…
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February 8, 2024 at 1:11 PM

Southeastern Utilities Block Transmission Necessary for Decarbonization

Southeastern Utilities Block Transmission Necessary for Decarbonization Southeastern Utilities Block Transmission Necessary for Decarbonization By Daniel Tait on Feb 07, 2024 03:33 pm Decarbonizing the economy will require a significant expansion …
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January 24, 2024 at 1:11 PM

As Rate Case Approached, Avangrid’s CEO Tried to Improperly Influence CT’s Utility Regulator, Documents Allege

As Rate Case Approached, Avangrid’s CEO Tried to Improperly Influence CT’s Utility Regulator, Documents Allege As Rate Case Approached, Avangrid’s CEO Tried to Improperly Influence CT’s Utility Regulator, Documents Allege By Itai Vardi on Jan 23, …
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January 18, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Virginia bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics, joining other states

Virginia bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics, joining other states Virginia bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics, joining other states By Shelby Green on Jan 17, 2024 06:13 pm A Virginia lawmaker …
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December 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Governor Lombardo prioritizes gas, eroding Nevada’s climate plan

Governor Lombardo prioritizes gas, eroding Nevada’s climate plan Governor Lombardo prioritizes gas, eroding Nevada’s climate plan By Keriann Conroy on Dec 18, 2023 02:07 pm Governor Joe Lombardo has eroded Nevada’s robust climate plan, one year in…
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December 7, 2023 at 1:17 PM

Dominion Energy says data centers are “key industries” to the company but its South Carolina subsidiary may soon refuse them service

Dominion Energy says data centers are “key industries” to the company but its South Carolina subsidiary may soon refuse them service Dominion Energy says data centers are “key industries” to the company but its South Carolina subsidiary may soon r…
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December 5, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Who’s who in former PUCO chairman Samuel Randazzo’s indictment?

Who’s who in former PUCO chairman Samuel Randazzo’s indictment?  Who’s who in former PUCO chairman Samuel Randazzo’s indictment?  By Dave Anderson on Dec 04, 2023 08:02 pm A federal grand jury has indicted former Public Utilities Commission of Ohi…
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November 9, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Political consultant for pipeline company teams up with anti-wind and solar activists in Michigan

Political consultant for pipeline company teams up with anti-wind and solar activists in Michigan  Political consultant for pipeline company teams up with anti-wind and solar activists in Michigan  By Dave Anderson on Nov 08, 2023 09:57 am A new g…
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November 9, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Political consultant for pipeline company teams up with anti-wind and solar activists in Michigan

Political consultant for pipeline company teams up with anti-wind and solar activists in Michigan  Political consultant for pipeline company teams up with anti-wind and solar activists in Michigan  By Dave Anderson on Nov 08, 2023 09:57 am A new g…
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October 30, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Utility campaign giving nears $500K as Michigan lawmakers weigh energy bills

Utility campaign giving nears $500K as Michigan lawmakers weigh energy bills Utility campaign giving nears $500K as Michigan lawmakers weigh energy bills By Karlee Weinmann on Oct 27, 2023 01:43 pm Michigan utility giants DTE Energy and Consumers …
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October 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Potomac Edison faces Maryland audit after admitting it charged customers for FirstEnergy’s bribes and lobbying

Potomac Edison faces Maryland audit after admitting it charged customers for FirstEnergy’s bribes and lobbying  Potomac Edison faces Maryland audit after admitting it charged customers for FirstEnergy’s bribes and lobbying  By Dave Anderson on Oct…
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October 25, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Duke Energy doubles down on gas in updated NC Carbon Plan, despite unreliability during Winter Storm Elliott

Duke Energy doubles down on gas in updated NC Carbon Plan, despite unreliability during Winter Storm Elliott Duke Energy doubles down on gas in updated NC Carbon Plan, despite unreliability during Winter Storm Elliott By Shelby Green on Oct 24, 20…
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October 24, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Gas utilities evaded federal stove regulations with Big Tobacco tactics

Gas utilities evaded federal stove regulations with Big Tobacco tactics Gas utilities evaded federal stove regulations with Big Tobacco tactics By Charlie Spatz on Oct 23, 2023 05:13 pm Gas utilities fended off federal regulations of gas stoves by…
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October 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Fossil fuel money lurks behind anti-offshore wind power political ads in New Jersey

Fossil fuel money lurks behind anti-offshore wind power political ads in New Jersey  Fossil fuel money lurks behind anti-offshore wind power political ads in New Jersey  By Dave Anderson on Oct 23, 2023 12:00 am A Republican group that paid for an…
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October 19, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Michigan legislators took $176K from DTE since pledging new era of utility accountability after outage backlash

Michigan legislators took $176K from DTE since pledging new era of utility accountability after outage backlash Michigan legislators took $176K from DTE since pledging new era of utility accountability after outage backlash By Karlee Weinmann on O…
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October 17, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Alabama Commission President Misleads Legislative Review Committee about Alabama Power’s High Rate of Profit

Alabama Commission President Misleads Legislative Review Committee about Alabama Power’s High Rate of Profit Alabama Commission President Misleads Legislative Review Committee about Alabama Power’s High Rate of Profit By Daniel Tait on Oct 16, 202…
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October 4, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Florida Supreme Court orders Florida Public Service Commission to do its job

Florida Supreme Court orders Florida Public Service Commission to do its job Florida Supreme Court orders Florida Public Service Commission to do its job By Alissa Jean Schafer on Oct 03, 2023 05:55 pm The Florida Supreme Court ordered last week …
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September 19, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Maryland utilities lobbying against adoption of local electrification policies

Maryland utilities lobbying against adoption of local electrification policies Maryland utilities lobbying against adoption of local electrification policies By Keriann Conroy on Sep 18, 2023 12:42 pm Maryland utilities Baltimore Gas and Electric …
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September 14, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Department of Energy analysis says coal carbon capture project would emit more greenhouse gases than it stores

Department of Energy analysis says coal carbon capture project would emit more greenhouse gases than it stores Department of Energy analysis says coal carbon capture project would emit more greenhouse gases than it stores By Joe Smyth on Sep 14, 2…
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September 7, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Ohio bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics

Ohio bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics Ohio bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics By David Pomerantz on Sep 06, 2023 11:40 pm Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it illegal for …
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August 23, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator

Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator By Itai Vardi on Aug 23, 2023 07:58 am Connecticut utility United Illuminating, a subsidiary of Avangrid, is behind a p…
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August 3, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Legislation introduced by Rep. Kathy Castor instructs FERC to ban utilities from using ratepayer dollars for political activities

Legislation introduced by Rep. Kathy Castor instructs FERC to ban utilities from using ratepayer dollars for political activities Legislation introduced by Rep. Kathy Castor instructs FERC to ban utilities from using ratepayer dollars for politica…
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August 2, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Emails Reveal Eversource’s Work Behind the Scenes to Push Gas Pipeline

Emails Reveal Eversource’s Work Behind the Scenes to Push Gas Pipeline  Emails Reveal Eversource’s Work Behind the Scenes to Push Gas Pipeline  By Itai Vardi on Aug 01, 2023 10:50 am In an exposé based on documents obtained by the Energy and Polic…
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July 12, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Law firm with Matrix connections conducted Southern Company’s internal investigation

Law firm with Matrix connections conducted Southern Company’s internal investigation Law firm with Matrix connections conducted Southern Company’s internal investigation By Daniel Tait on Jul 12, 2023 05:00 am A law firm that conducted Southern Co…
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July 11, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Dominion Energy loses some of its legislative champions in Virginia primaries

Dominion Energy loses some of its legislative champions in Virginia primaries Dominion Energy loses some of its legislative champions in Virginia primaries By Shelby Green on Jul 10, 2023 03:16 pm In an election cycle that promises to reshape Virg…
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July 10, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Xcel-funded group urges Minnesota regulators to increase profits for Xcel

Xcel-funded group urges Minnesota regulators to increase profits for Xcel Xcel-funded group urges Minnesota regulators to increase profits for Xcel By Karlee Weinmann on Jul 09, 2023 07:04 pm A group that advocates for Xcel Energy’s shareholder in…
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July 6, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Utility CEOs received $3.2 billion in executive compensation from 2017 – 2022

Utility CEOs received $3.2 billion in executive compensation from 2017 – 2022 Utility CEOs received $3.2 billion in executive compensation from 2017 – 2022 By Joe Smyth on Jul 05, 2023 11:54 pm Investor-owned electric and gas utilities paid their …
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July 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Gas industry dark money group’s influence seen in Ohio budget bill

Gas industry dark money group’s influence seen in Ohio budget bill  Gas industry dark money group’s influence seen in Ohio budget bill  By Dave Anderson on Jul 03, 2023 01:41 pm Updated on July 4, 2023 after Governor Mike DeWine signed the budget …
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June 30, 2023 at 12:02 PM

FirstEnergy front group paid convicted lobbyist Matthew Borges’ firm to attack Cleveland Public Power

FirstEnergy front group paid convicted lobbyist Matthew Borges’ firm to attack Cleveland Public Power  FirstEnergy front group paid convicted lobbyist Matthew Borges’ firm to attack Cleveland Public Power  By Dave Anderson on Jun 29, 2023 12:26 pm…
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June 22, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Maine becomes third state this year to pass legislation prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities

Maine becomes third state this year to pass legislation prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities  Maine becomes third state this year to pass legislation prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political a…
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May 29, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Connecticut Senate passes bill prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities

Connecticut Senate passes bill prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities Connecticut Senate passes bill prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities By David Pomerantz on May 26, 2023 06:43 …
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May 24, 2023 at 12:04 PM

American Gas Association Facebook campaign targets agency exploring health risks of gas stoves

American Gas Association Facebook campaign targets agency exploring health risks of gas stoves American Gas Association Facebook campaign targets agency exploring health risks of gas stoves By Matt Kasper on May 23, 2023 06:26 pm Over 60% of comme…
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May 16, 2023 at 12:05 PM

DTE Energy shareholders reject transparency proposal

DTE Energy shareholders reject transparency proposal DTE Energy shareholders reject transparency proposal By Karlee Weinmann on May 15, 2023 02:41 pm Despite the mounting backlash against DTE Energy’s political influence operation in Michigan, exe…
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May 12, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Florida Legislature hands out millions in tax cuts to fossil fuel companies

Florida Legislature hands out millions in tax cuts to fossil fuel companies Florida Legislature hands out millions in tax cuts to fossil fuel companies By Alissa Jean Schafer on May 11, 2023 12:04 pm Introducing bills written by gas companies, Flo…
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May 9, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Colorado law prohibits utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics

Colorado law prohibits utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics Colorado law prohibits utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics By Joe Smyth on May 08, 2023 07:49 pm A new law in Colorado prohibits investor-owned utility comp…