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February 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Xcel Energy supports gas industry group pushing false claims in Colorado

Xcel Energy supports gas industry group pushing false claims in Colorado Xcel Energy supports gas industry group pushing false claims in Colorado By Joe Smyth on Feb 03, 2022 10:03 pm Xcel Energy is supporting a new gas industry effort in Colorado…
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January 14, 2022 at 1:03 PM

New records suggest Alabama Power paid millions to shadowy consulting groups involved in scandals throughout the Southeast

New records suggest Alabama Power paid millions to shadowy consulting groups involved in scandals throughout the Southeast New records suggest Alabama Power paid millions to shadowy consulting groups involved in scandals throughout the Southeast B…
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January 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Utility trade associations say utilities are disclosing climate risks to investors. Major investors disagree

Utility trade associations say utilities are disclosing climate risks to investors. Major investors disagree Utility trade associations say utilities are disclosing climate risks to investors. Major investors disagree By Joe Smyth on Jan 11, 2022 …
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December 22, 2021 at 1:04 PM

AEP admits in court: Its corporate accountability reports are mere “puffery”

AEP admits in court: Its corporate accountability reports are mere “puffery” AEP admits in court: Its corporate accountability reports are mere “puffery” By Dave Anderson on Dec 21, 2021 05:26 pm Lawyers for American Electric Power (AEP) described…
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December 21, 2021 at 1:03 PM

FERC issues Notice of Inquiry to understand how it can protect customers from subsidizing trade association political activities

FERC issues Notice of Inquiry to understand how it can protect customers from subsidizing trade association political activities FERC issues Notice of Inquiry to understand how it can protect customers from subsidizing trade association political …
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December 17, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Xcel Ramps Up Municipal Spending in Hometown Mayoral Election

Xcel Ramps Up Municipal Spending in Hometown Mayoral Election Xcel Ramps Up Municipal Spending in Hometown Mayoral Election By Karlee Weinmann on Dec 16, 2021 11:07 am Xcel Energy executives and lobbyists dramatically increased their pre-election …
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December 16, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Southwest Gas aims to make customers pay for its American Gas Association membership dues

Southwest Gas aims to make customers pay for its American Gas Association membership dues Southwest Gas aims to make customers pay for its American Gas Association membership dues By Keriann Conroy on Dec 15, 2021 12:36 pm Southwest Gas Corporatio…
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December 7, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Records Show Senior Florida Power & Light Execs Closely Connected to Election Scandals

Records Show Senior Florida Power & Light Execs Closely Connected to Election Scandals Records Show Senior Florida Power & Light Execs Closely Connected to Election Scandals By Alissa Jean Schafer on Dec 06, 2021 09:29 am In the midst of F…
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December 3, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Major investors warn utilities against carbon capture and offsets

Major investors warn utilities against carbon capture and offsets Major investors warn utilities against carbon capture and offsets By Joe Smyth on Dec 02, 2021 11:18 am A group of hundreds of major investors is urging electric utilities not to us…
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November 30, 2021 at 1:03 PM

CenterPoint Energy Hinges Future on Gas Expansion Despite Net-Zero Pledge

CenterPoint Energy Hinges Future on Gas Expansion Despite Net-Zero Pledge CenterPoint Energy Hinges Future on Gas Expansion Despite Net-Zero Pledge By Karlee Weinmann on Nov 29, 2021 05:09 pm CenterPoint Energy billed itself as an industry leader …
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November 23, 2021 at 1:04 PM

American Electric Power-backed dark money group spent over $1.5 million in 2020

American Electric Power-backed dark money group spent over $1.5 million in 2020 American Electric Power-backed dark money group spent over $1.5 million in 2020 By Dave Anderson on Nov 22, 2021 07:14 pm Empowering Ohio’s Economy, a group funded sol…
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November 17, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Who knew about bribes paid during FirstEnergy Solutions’ bankruptcy and House Bill 6 bailout campaign?

Who knew about bribes paid during FirstEnergy Solutions’ bankruptcy and House Bill 6 bailout campaign? Who knew about bribes paid during FirstEnergy Solutions’ bankruptcy and House Bill 6 bailout campaign? By Dave Anderson on Nov 16, 2021 10:10 am…
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November 4, 2021 at 12:03 PM

NextEra spent $20 million to “ban” clean energy transmission project in Maine

NextEra spent $20 million to “ban” clean energy transmission project in Maine NextEra spent $20 million to “ban” clean energy transmission project in Maine By Alissa Jean Schafer on Nov 03, 2021 03:55 pm Voters in Maine approved “Question 1” on th…
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October 11, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Project Tundra coal carbon project faces delays, higher costs, and departing contractor

Project Tundra coal carbon project faces delays, higher costs, and departing contractor Project Tundra coal carbon project faces delays, higher costs, and departing contractor By Joe Smyth on Oct 08, 2021 01:44 pm A proposal to build a carbon capt…
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October 1, 2021 at 12:04 PM

Do major investors support American Electric Power’s lobbying against President Biden’s clean energy plan?

Do major investors support American Electric Power’s lobbying against President Biden’s clean energy plan? Do major investors support American Electric Power’s lobbying against President Biden’s clean energy plan? By Joe Smyth on Sep 30, 2021 02:4…
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September 10, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Salt River Project board considers nearly $1 billion gas plant expansion

Salt River Project board considers nearly $1 billion gas plant expansion Salt River Project board considers nearly $1 billion gas plant expansion By Joe Smyth on Sep 09, 2021 07:06 pm The board of directors of the Salt River Project, the third lar…
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August 19, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Enchant Energy spent more on lobbying than planning its coal carbon capture project

Enchant Energy spent more on lobbying than planning its coal carbon capture project Enchant Energy spent more on lobbying than planning its coal carbon capture project By Joe Smyth on Aug 18, 2021 03:41 pm – The Department of Energy increased its …
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August 18, 2021 at 12:04 PM

Florida Power & Light $1.53 billion rate hike settlement includes new fossil gas investments

Florida Power & Light $1.53 billion rate hike settlement includes new fossil gas investments Florida Power & Light $1.53 billion rate hike settlement includes new fossil gas investments By Alissa Jean Schafer on Aug 17, 2021 06:33 pm A rat…
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August 9, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Washington DC PSC Rejects FOIA requests for records of Willie Phillips’ participation in industry-funded events

Washington DC PSC Rejects FOIA requests for records of Willie Phillips’ participation in industry-funded events Washington DC PSC Rejects FOIA requests for records of Willie Phillips’ participation in industry-funded events By Matt Kasper on Aug 0…
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August 3, 2021 at 12:01 PM

DeWine raked in campaign money from AEP after the utility revealed a subpoena from the SEC

DeWine raked in campaign money from AEP after the utility revealed a subpoena from the SEC DeWine raked in campaign money from AEP after the utility revealed a subpoena from the SEC By Dave Anderson on Aug 02, 2021 10:10 pm Ohio Governor Mike DeWi…
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July 16, 2021 at 12:01 PM

NRECA runs misleading pro-coal ads to sway Illinois lawmakers

NRECA runs misleading pro-coal ads to sway Illinois lawmakers NRECA runs misleading pro-coal ads to sway Illinois lawmakers By Matt Kasper on Jul 15, 2021 10:24 am As negotiations continue over a climate and energy bill in Illinois, misleading onl…
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July 15, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Duke Energy given preferential treatment to shape study of HB 951 by North Carolina Utilities Commission Public Staff, records show

Duke Energy given preferential treatment to shape study of HB 951 by North Carolina Utilities Commission Public Staff, records show Duke Energy given preferential treatment to shape study of HB 951 by North Carolina Utilities Commission Public Sta…
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July 12, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Four major Ohio utilities shut off customers’ electricity 200,000 times during COVID-19 pandemic

Four major Ohio utilities shut off customers’ electricity 200,000 times during COVID-19 pandemic Four major Ohio utilities shut off customers’ electricity 200,000 times during COVID-19 pandemic By Dave Anderson on Jul 09, 2021 12:51 pm Key Finding…
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June 18, 2021 at 12:03 PM

North Carolina HB 951 could mean windfall for Duke, large rate increases for customers

North Carolina HB 951 could mean windfall for Duke, large rate increases for customers North Carolina HB 951 could mean windfall for Duke, large rate increases for customers By Daniel Tait on Jun 17, 2021 07:13 pm Duke Energy is attempting to win …
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June 17, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Mike DeWine met with Larry Householder early on in racketeering conspiracy

Mike DeWine met with Larry Householder early on in racketeering conspiracy Mike DeWine met with Larry Householder early on in racketeering conspiracy By Dave Anderson on Jun 16, 2021 05:13 pm The timing of a 2017 meeting with Larry Householder lis…
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June 11, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Colorado regulators reject coal front group’s attempt to intervene in Xcel Energy resource plan

Colorado regulators reject coal front group’s attempt to intervene in Xcel Energy resource plan Colorado regulators reject coal front group’s attempt to intervene in Xcel Energy resource plan By Joe Smyth on Jun 10, 2021 02:18 pm The Colorado Publ…
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June 10, 2021 at 12:01 PM

SEC subpoenas American Electric Power for House Bill 6 documents

SEC subpoenas American Electric Power for House Bill 6 documents SEC subpoenas American Electric Power for House Bill 6 documents By Dave Anderson on Jun 09, 2021 08:54 pm Plus: Mike DeWine’s calendars reveal meetings with leaders from AEP and an …
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June 3, 2021 at 12:02 PM

AEP resumes political contributions paused after U.S. Capitol attack

AEP resumes political contributions paused after U.S. Capitol attack AEP resumes political contributions paused after U.S. Capitol attack By Dave Anderson on Jun 02, 2021 11:29 am American Electric Power resumed making political contributions in A…
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May 21, 2021 at 12:08 PM

TVA net zero emissions target undercut by new gas

TVA net zero emissions target undercut by new gas TVA net zero emissions target undercut by new gas By Daniel Tait on May 20, 2021 10:18 pm The Tennessee Valley Authority announced earlier this month a target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050…
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May 21, 2021 at 12:08 PM

TVA net zero emissions target undercut by new gas

TVA net zero emissions target undercut by new gas TVA net zero emissions target undercut by new gas By Daniel Tait on May 20, 2021 10:18 pm The Tennessee Valley Authority announced earlier this month a target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050…
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May 19, 2021 at 12:08 PM

Lignite Energy Council shouldn’t be funded by utility ratepayers, Minnesota Attorney General argues

Lignite Energy Council shouldn’t be funded by utility ratepayers, Minnesota Attorney General argues Lignite Energy Council shouldn’t be funded by utility ratepayers, Minnesota Attorney General argues By Joe Smyth on May 19, 2021 01:53 am Minnesota…
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May 18, 2021 at 12:09 PM

Duke Energy PAC resumes contributions to lawmakers who voted to overturn election

Duke Energy PAC resumes contributions to lawmakers who voted to overturn election Duke Energy PAC resumes contributions to lawmakers who voted to overturn election By Matt Kasper on May 18, 2021 05:35 am Duke Energy’s Political Action Committee ha…
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May 4, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Major co-op supports Biden coal debt relief proposal that NRECA has sought to undermine

Major co-op supports Biden coal debt relief proposal that NRECA has sought to undermine Major co-op supports Biden coal debt relief proposal that NRECA has sought to undermine By Joe Smyth on May 03, 2021 07:29 pm The Biden administration, rural a…
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April 23, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Money trail in FirstEnergy corruption scandal leads outside Ohio

Money trail in FirstEnergy corruption scandal leads outside Ohio Money trail in FirstEnergy corruption scandal leads outside Ohio By Dave Anderson on Apr 23, 2021 05:51 am FirstEnergy improperly used money collected from customers in five states t…
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April 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Warren Buffett doesn’t want to disclose his companies’ climate risks

Warren Buffett doesn’t want to disclose his companies’ climate risks Warren Buffett doesn’t want to disclose his companies’ climate risks By Joe Smyth on Apr 22, 2021 12:10 am Berkshire Hathaway’s board of directors is opposing a proposal from maj…
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April 8, 2021 at 12:01 PM

UARG, the sequel? “Clean Air Act Monitoring Service” and “Climate Legal Group” appear at McGuireWoods

UARG, the sequel? “Clean Air Act Monitoring Service” and “Climate Legal Group” appear at McGuireWoods UARG, the sequel? “Clean Air Act Monitoring Service” and “Climate Legal Group” appear at McGuireWoods By Matt Kasper on Apr 07, 2021 08:11 am A n…
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April 7, 2021 at 12:02 PM

FOIA Documents Reveal Tennessee Valley Authority’s Role in the Utility Air Regulatory Group

FOIA Documents Reveal Tennessee Valley Authority’s Role in the Utility Air Regulatory Group FOIA Documents Reveal Tennessee Valley Authority’s Role in the Utility Air Regulatory Group By Matt Kasper on Apr 06, 2021 01:16 pm Newly released document…
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April 6, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Records reveal Entergy’s role in stalling MISO transmission planning

Records reveal Entergy’s role in stalling MISO transmission planning Records reveal Entergy’s role in stalling MISO transmission planning By Daniel Tait on Apr 05, 2021 11:24 pm Entergy coordinated closely with Mississippi Public Service Commissio…
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March 31, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Michigan utilities’ front groups begin misleading ad campaigns ahead of a vote on energy legislation

Michigan utilities’ front groups begin misleading ad campaigns ahead of a vote on energy legislation Michigan utilities’ front groups begin misleading ad campaigns ahead of a vote on energy legislation By Matt Kasper on Mar 30, 2021 05:27 pm Two f…
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March 29, 2021 at 12:02 PM

NextEra, Florida utilities closely aligned with election fraud suspect Frank Artiles

NextEra, Florida utilities closely aligned with election fraud suspect Frank Artiles NextEra, Florida utilities closely aligned with election fraud suspect Frank Artiles By Alissa Jean Schafer on Mar 26, 2021 03:49 pm Since the arrest of former Fl…
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March 24, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Major investors find electric utilities are not on track to meet decarbonization goals

Major investors find electric utilities are not on track to meet decarbonization goals Major investors find electric utilities are not on track to meet decarbonization goals By Joe Smyth on Mar 23, 2021 02:32 pm Electric utilities are failing to a…
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March 16, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Duke, Southern disclose misleading descriptions of climate policy advocacy to ESG investors

Duke, Southern disclose misleading descriptions of climate policy advocacy to ESG investors Duke, Southern disclose misleading descriptions of climate policy advocacy to ESG investors By Daniel Tait on Mar 15, 2021 03:55 pm Facing pressure from in…
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February 24, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Mississippi regulators force Mississippi Power to close unneeded coal and gas plants

Mississippi regulators force Mississippi Power to close unneeded coal and gas plants Mississippi regulators force Mississippi Power to close unneeded coal and gas plants By Daniel Tait on Feb 23, 2021 11:48 am Mississippi regulators are forcing Mi…
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February 11, 2021 at 1:03 PM

13 FirstEnergy utilities paid $144 million for external affairs to service company involved in Ohio bribery scandal

13 FirstEnergy utilities paid $144 million for external affairs to service company involved in Ohio bribery scandal 13 FirstEnergy utilities paid $144 million for external affairs to service company involved in Ohio bribery scandal By Dave Anderso…
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February 4, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Investigation revealed NextEra’s inside track for JEA, coordination with Curry Administration

Investigation revealed NextEra’s inside track for JEA, coordination with Curry Administration Investigation revealed NextEra’s inside track for JEA, coordination with Curry Administration By Daniel Tait on Feb 03, 2021 11:00 am NextEra Energy and …
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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…