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NextEra Energy’s failed attempt to purchase JEA highlights web of murky spending, lobbying

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National Grid Lobbied Against Massachusetts Bills to Expand Renewable Energy

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FirstEnergy scandal is latest example of utility corruption, deceit

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Florida Power and Light quietly reduces solar commitment, adds gas, via merger with Gulf Power

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Alabama Power earned $1+ billion in profits over industry average on the backs of customers since 2014

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May 29, 2020 at 12:01 PM

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May 13, 2020 at 12:01 PM

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May 6, 2020 at 12:03 PM

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April 30, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Southern Company’s Lobbying Disclosures Obscure State-Level Information from Investors, Public

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Tom Fanning Floats Misleading Updated Greenhouse Gas Goal

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March 11, 2020 at 12:02 PM

NextEra Energy Only Large Utility Company Without Absolute Carbon Reduction Goal

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February 10, 2020 at 1:05 PM

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