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February 3, 2021 at 1:01 PM

While Touting Clean Energy Steps, Con Edison Continues to Invest in Gas Infrastructure

While Touting Clean Energy Steps, Con Edison Continues to Invest in Gas Infrastructure While Touting Clean Energy Steps, Con Edison Continues to Invest in Gas Infrastructure By Itai Vardi on Feb 02, 2021 10:14 am Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) h…
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February 2, 2021 at 1:01 PM

TVA green-lights new potential fees on distributed solar by local utilities

TVA green-lights new potential fees on distributed solar by local utilities TVA green-lights new potential fees on distributed solar by local utilities By Daniel Tait on Feb 01, 2021 10:08 am TVA has approved a new rate structure which allows the …
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January 28, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Dominion Energy nearly quadruples Virginia political contributions from 2018 to 2020

Dominion Energy nearly quadruples Virginia political contributions from 2018 to 2020 Dominion Energy nearly quadruples Virginia political contributions from 2018 to 2020 By Kelly Roache on Jan 28, 2021 12:00 am Dominion Energy made over $1.3 milli…
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January 20, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Utilities and their executives spent tens of thousands to support Republicans in Georgia Senate runoff

Utilities and their executives spent tens of thousands to support Republicans in Georgia Senate runoff Utilities and their executives spent tens of thousands to support Republicans in Georgia Senate runoff By Daniel Tait on Jan 19, 2021 05:15 pm E…
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January 18, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Some utility companies “pause” or “evaluate” PAC giving; others remain silent

Some utility companies “pause” or “evaluate” PAC giving; others remain silent Some utility companies “pause” or “evaluate” PAC giving; others remain silent By Matt Kasper on Jan 15, 2021 03:06 pm Key points: Several utilities have announced a paus…
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January 13, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Justin Olson, Arizona utility regulator, is an executive of Turning Point USA, group whose political arm sponsored rally preceding attack on Capitol

Justin Olson, Arizona utility regulator, is an executive of Turning Point USA, group whose political arm sponsored rally preceding attack on Capitol Justin Olson, Arizona utility regulator, is an executive of Turning Point USA, group whose politic…
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December 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Gifts to Governor Dewine and PUCO finalist Anne Vogel linked to AEP’s dark money spending

Gifts to Governor Dewine and PUCO finalist Anne Vogel linked to AEP’s dark money spending Gifts to Governor Dewine and PUCO finalist Anne Vogel linked to AEP’s dark money spending By Dave Anderson on Dec 22, 2020 05:10 pm Governor Mike DeWine and …
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December 9, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Orlando utility could vote today on new “net zero” plan amid concerns over continued fossil fuel use and low energy efficiency goals

Orlando utility could vote today on new “net zero” plan amid concerns over continued fossil fuel use and low energy efficiency goals Orlando utility could vote today on new “net zero” plan amid concerns over continued fossil fuel use and low energ…
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December 7, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Florida’s investor-owned utilities spent heavily on Republican interest groups in 2020 elections

Florida’s investor-owned utilities spent heavily on Republican interest groups in 2020 elections Florida’s investor-owned utilities spent heavily on Republican interest groups in 2020 elections By Alissa Schafer on Dec 04, 2020 03:50 pm Investor-o…
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December 4, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Virginia Lawmaker Coordinated Support for Mountain Valley Pipeline With Project’s Lobbyist

Virginia Lawmaker Coordinated Support for Mountain Valley Pipeline With Project’s Lobbyist Virginia Lawmaker Coordinated Support for Mountain Valley Pipeline With Project’s Lobbyist By Itai Vardi on Dec 03, 2020 10:29 am A Virginia state lawmaker …
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December 3, 2020 at 1:02 PM

More Generation Now dark money traced to AEP in Ohio corruption scandal

More Generation Now dark money traced to AEP in Ohio corruption scandal More Generation Now dark money traced to AEP in Ohio corruption scandal By Dave Anderson on Dec 02, 2020 09:54 pm A Columbus group funded solely by AEP paid just over a half-m…
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December 2, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Many U.S. electric utilities plan slow decarbonization over next decade, out of sync with Biden plan

Many U.S. electric utilities plan slow decarbonization over next decade, out of sync with Biden plan Many U.S. electric utilities plan slow decarbonization over next decade, out of sync with Biden plan By David Pomerantz on Dec 01, 2020 05:07 pm T…
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November 25, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Watch now! Jonathan Scott's PBS show on solar

Watch now! Jonathan Scott's PBS show on solar Jonathan Scott’s Power Trip is now free to stream In case you missed the premiere on PBS, you can now watch Jonathan Scott's documentary on the PBS Video App or online through December 15.  Jonathan S…
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November 24, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Basin Electric faces growing pressure on coal from co-ops, insurers, and banks

Basin Electric faces growing pressure on coal from co-ops, insurers, and banks Basin Electric faces growing pressure on coal from co-ops, insurers, and banks By Joe Smyth on Nov 23, 2020 10:55 pm The generation and transmission association that pr…
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November 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Entergy Placed Undercover Consultant to Influence MISO Stakeholder Processes

Entergy Placed Undercover Consultant to Influence MISO Stakeholder Processes Entergy Placed Undercover Consultant to Influence MISO Stakeholder Processes By Daniel Tait on Nov 22, 2020 10:25 pm Entergy secretly placed a consultant to advance its i…
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November 17, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Dominion Energy rewards Virginia political allies with bipartisan, off-year campaign contributions in 2020

Dominion Energy rewards Virginia political allies with bipartisan, off-year campaign contributions in 2020 Dominion Energy rewards Virginia political allies with bipartisan, off-year campaign contributions in 2020 By Kelly Roache on Nov 17, 2020 1…
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November 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM

AEP gave campaign cash to HB 6 repeal committee members

AEP gave campaign cash to HB 6 repeal committee members AEP gave campaign cash to HB 6 repeal committee members By Dave Anderson on Nov 02, 2020 05:22 pm American Electric Power (AEP) made campaign contributions to seven Ohio state representatives…
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November 2, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Duke Energy spends big on Republicans, “soft money” groups in 2020 election

Duke Energy spends big on Republicans, “soft money” groups in 2020 election Duke Energy spends big on Republicans, “soft money” groups in 2020 election By Kelly Roache on Nov 01, 2020 11:56 pm Key Points: Duke Energy contributed handily to North C…
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October 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Utility CEOs contribute personal money to help Republicans; Utility PACs also favor GOP

Utility CEOs contribute personal money to help Republicans; Utility PACs also favor GOP Utility CEOs contribute personal money to help Republicans; Utility PACs also favor GOP By Matt Kasper on Oct 22, 2020 04:16 pm CEOs at some of the country’s l…
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October 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Louisiana PSC awarded $17.3 Million in Customer Money to Business Partner of Commissioner Skrmetta

Louisiana PSC awarded $17.3 Million in Customer Money to Business Partner of Commissioner Skrmetta Louisiana PSC awarded $17.3 Million in Customer Money to Business Partner of Commissioner Skrmetta By Daniel Tait on Oct 20, 2020 06:00 am The Louis…
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October 12, 2020 at 12:01 PM

$529k of Customer Money Approved for Personal Attorney and Business Partner of Louisiana Utility Commissioner Eric Skrmetta

$529k of Customer Money Approved for Personal Attorney and Business Partner of Louisiana Utility Commissioner Eric Skrmetta $529k of Customer Money Approved for Personal Attorney and Business Partner of Louisiana Utility Commissioner Eric Skrmetta…
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October 5, 2020 at 12:02 PM

1.25 million Floridians face electric disconnection by utilities

1.25 million Floridians face electric disconnection by utilities 1.25 million Floridians face electric disconnection by utilities By Alissa Schafer on Oct 02, 2020 11:53 am Over 1.25 million Floridians who are currently behind on their electric bi…
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September 29, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Virginia budget amendments may allow Dominion Energy to pass COVID debt forgiveness costs on to ratepayers later

Virginia budget amendments may allow Dominion Energy to pass COVID debt forgiveness costs on to ratepayers later Virginia budget amendments may allow Dominion Energy to pass COVID debt forgiveness costs on to ratepayers later By Kelly Roache on Se…
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September 28, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Entergy to Rely on Gas while Claiming Net-Zero Emissions in 2050

Entergy to Rely on Gas while Claiming Net-Zero Emissions in 2050 Entergy to Rely on Gas while Claiming Net-Zero Emissions in 2050 By Daniel Tait on Sep 28, 2020 07:00 am Entergy joined other large utilities last week in announcing its intent to ac…
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September 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Southern Company Net-Zero Implementation Plan Filled with Loopholes for Continued Use of Fossil Fuels

Southern Company Net-Zero Implementation Plan Filled with Loopholes for Continued Use of Fossil Fuels Southern Company Net-Zero Implementation Plan Filled with Loopholes for Continued Use of Fossil Fuels By Daniel Tait on Sep 24, 2020 05:08 pm Sou…
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September 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Pollution Payday: analysis of executive compensation and incentives of the largest U.S. investor-owned utilities

Pollution Payday: analysis of executive compensation and incentives of the largest U.S. investor-owned utilities Pollution Payday: analysis of executive compensation and incentives of the largest U.S. investor-owned utilities By Kelly Roache on Se…
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September 22, 2020 at 12:01 PM

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

NextEra Energy’s failed attempt to purchase JEA highlights web of murky spending, lobbying NextEra Energy’s failed attempt to purchase JEA highlights web of murky spending, lobbying By Daniel Tait on Sep 21, 2020 01:37 pm NextEra Energy, the paren…
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September 14, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Utility Front Group Sparks Attack on Florida Rooftop Solar Amid Ongoing COVID Crisis

Utility Front Group Sparks Attack on Florida Rooftop Solar Amid Ongoing COVID Crisis Utility Front Group Sparks Attack on Florida Rooftop Solar Amid Ongoing COVID Crisis By Alissa Schafer on Sep 11, 2020 04:07 pm Florida Representative Lawrence Mc…
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September 10, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Bill Seitz’s FirstEnergy bailout bill is one target of a subpoena

Bill Seitz’s FirstEnergy bailout bill is one target of a subpoena Bill Seitz’s FirstEnergy bailout bill is one target of a subpoena By Dave Anderson on Sep 09, 2020 04:59 pm Records show Rep. Bill Seitz, the third-ranking Republican in the Ohio Ho…
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August 28, 2020 at 12:01 PM

EEI used anti-clean energy campaigns as role models in political boot camp for utility execs

EEI used anti-clean energy campaigns as role models in political boot camp for utility execs EEI used anti-clean energy campaigns as role models in political boot camp for utility execs By David Pomerantz on Aug 27, 2020 12:52 pm The trade associa…
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August 21, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Warren Buffett’s Methane Emissions Purchase From Dominion Energy

Warren Buffett’s Methane Emissions Purchase From Dominion Energy Warren Buffett’s Methane Emissions Purchase From Dominion Energy By Matt Kasper on Aug 20, 2020 11:43 am Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, further solidified his compan…
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August 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM

National Grid Lobbied Against Massachusetts Bills to Expand Renewable Energy

National Grid Lobbied Against Massachusetts Bills to Expand Renewable Energy National Grid Lobbied Against Massachusetts Bills to Expand Renewable Energy By Itai Vardi on Aug 19, 2020 04:41 pm Electric and gas utility National Grid lobbied in oppo…
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August 19, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Who is behind anti-regional transmission organization ads in the Southeast?

Who is behind anti-regional transmission organization ads in the Southeast? Who is behind anti-regional transmission organization ads in the Southeast? By Kelly Roache on Aug 18, 2020 10:25 pm Google users in North Carolina were furnished with ant…
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August 18, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Peabody pushes coal carbon capture through front groups, industry associations, PR and lobbying efforts

Peabody pushes coal carbon capture through front groups, industry associations, PR and lobbying efforts Peabody pushes coal carbon capture through front groups, industry associations, PR and lobbying efforts By Joe Smyth on Aug 17, 2020 12:02 pm A…
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August 14, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Ohio corruption scandal hits Energy Harbor bankruptcy case

Ohio corruption scandal hits Energy Harbor bankruptcy case Ohio corruption scandal hits Energy Harbor bankruptcy case By Dave Anderson on Aug 13, 2020 01:55 pm The judge in Energy Harbor’s bankruptcy case has hit the brakes on approving millions o…
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August 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Petra Nova carbon capture project stalls with cheap oil

Petra Nova carbon capture project stalls with cheap oil Petra Nova carbon capture project stalls with cheap oil By Joe Smyth on Aug 06, 2020 12:52 pm The Petra Nova carbon capture project has stopped operating because low oil prices have made it u…
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August 6, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Candidates Vie for Influential Florida Public Service Commission Seat

Candidates Vie for Influential Florida Public Service Commission Seat Candidates Vie for Influential Florida Public Service Commission Seat By Alissa Schafer on Aug 05, 2020 05:03 pm Eight applicants range from retired FBI to current Florida Legis…
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August 4, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Consumers Energy-Funded 501(c)(4) Citizens for Energizing Michigan’s Economy Is Active Again, Promoting Specific Candidates

Consumers Energy-Funded 501(c)(4) Citizens for Energizing Michigan’s Economy Is Active Again, Promoting Specific Candidates Consumers Energy-Funded 501(c)(4) Citizens for Energizing Michigan’s Economy Is Active Again, Promoting Specific Candidates…
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July 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM

AEP contributed to dark money group that gave money to Generation Now

AEP contributed to dark money group that gave money to Generation Now AEP contributed to dark money group that gave money to Generation Now By Dave Anderson on Jul 24, 2020 05:36 pm July 25: This post has been updated significantly upon receiving …
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July 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

FirstEnergy scandal is latest example of utility corruption, deceit

FirstEnergy scandal is latest example of utility corruption, deceit FirstEnergy scandal is latest example of utility corruption, deceit By Matt Kasper on Jul 23, 2020 02:52 pm Federal agents arrested Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder, al…
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July 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder arrested. Will FirstEnergy Corp. be charged next? What you need to know

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder arrested. Will FirstEnergy Corp. be charged next? What you need to know Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder arrested. Will FirstEnergy Corp. be charged next? What you need to know By David Pomerantz on Jul 22,…
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July 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Utilities that operate coal plants in the Western U.S. face growing water supply risks

Utilities that operate coal plants in the Western U.S. face growing water supply risks Utilities that operate coal plants in the Western U.S. face growing water supply risks By Joe Smyth on Jul 15, 2020 03:42 pm Electric utilities that operate coa…
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July 13, 2020 at 12:01 PM

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

Florida Power and Light quietly reduces solar commitment, adds gas, via merger with Gulf Power Florida Power and Light quietly reduces solar commitment, adds gas, via merger with Gulf Power By Alissa Schafer on Jul 13, 2020 08:00 am FPL reduced so…
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July 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM

ExxonMobil attacks wind power, carbon tax in Texas

ExxonMobil attacks wind power, carbon tax in Texas ExxonMobil attacks wind power, carbon tax in Texas By Dave Anderson on Jul 06, 2020 04:23 pm ExxonMobil, Kinder Morgan and Occidental Petroleum are part of a coalition of companies that opposed a …
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July 2, 2020 at 12:02 PM

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

Alabama Power earned $1+ billion in profits over industry average on the backs of customers since 2014 Alabama Power earned $1+ billion in profits over industry average on the backs of customers since 2014 By Daniel Tait on Jul 01, 2020 08:30 am A…
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June 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Georgia Power Set to Automatically Enroll New Residences in Demand Charge Rates

Georgia Power Set to Automatically Enroll New Residences in Demand Charge Rates Georgia Power Set to Automatically Enroll New Residences in Demand Charge Rates By Daniel Tait on Jun 24, 2020 03:35 pm Georgia Power will begin levying demand charges…
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June 4, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Michigan’s new PSC members will decide whether DTE electric customers should pay for some NEXUS gas pipeline costs

Michigan’s new PSC members will decide whether DTE electric customers should pay for some NEXUS gas pipeline costs Michigan’s new PSC members will decide whether DTE electric customers should pay for some NEXUS gas pipeline costs By Matt Kasper on…
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June 1, 2020 at 12:01 PM

TVA Cuts “Flexibility” Promises to Local Power Companies by 80%, Enters Into Questionable Contracts

TVA Cuts “Flexibility” Promises to Local Power Companies by 80%, Enters Into Questionable Contracts TVA Cuts “Flexibility” Promises to Local Power Companies by 80%, Enters Into Questionable Contracts By Daniel Tait on May 29, 2020 12:26 pm Key Poi…
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May 29, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Southern Company Pledges Net Zero Emissions by 2050 but Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels

Southern Company Pledges Net Zero Emissions by 2050 but Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels Southern Company Pledges Net Zero Emissions by 2050 but Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels By Daniel Tait on May 28, 2020 09:46 am Southern Company unveiled an updated …
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May 26, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Major banks announce new policies to help push utilities away from coal

Major banks announce new policies to help push utilities away from coal Major banks announce new policies to help push utilities away from coal By Joe Smyth on May 25, 2020 10:40 pm Key Points: Major financial institutions have announced new polic…