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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…
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April 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Southern Company’s updated greenhouse gas bonus still pays executives as company invests in fossil fuels

Southern Company’s updated greenhouse gas bonus still pays executives as company invests in fossil fuels Southern Company’s updated greenhouse gas bonus still pays executives as company invests in fossil fuels By Daniel Tait on Apr 27, 2023 12:27 …
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April 20, 2023 at 12:05 PM

New bill aims to stop Colorado utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics

New bill aims to stop Colorado utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics New bill aims to stop Colorado utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics By Joe Smyth on Apr 20, 2023 12:53 am A new bill in Colorado would stop investor-…
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April 19, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Xcel pushing measure that has raised gas bills in Minnesota, scrapped in other states

Xcel pushing measure that has raised gas bills in Minnesota, scrapped in other states Xcel pushing measure that has raised gas bills in Minnesota, scrapped in other states By Karlee Weinmann on Apr 18, 2023 12:10 pm Xcel Energy is fighting the sch…
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April 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Virginia Regulator Who Pushed Gas Pipeline to Soon Rule on its Permit

Virginia Regulator Who Pushed Gas Pipeline to Soon Rule on its Permit Virginia Regulator Who Pushed Gas Pipeline to Soon Rule on its Permit By Itai Vardi on Apr 05, 2023 09:20 am An environmental regulator in Virginia who quietly promoted a propos…
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March 30, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Bank records reveal more secret payments to Larry Householder’s dark money group from the fossil fuel industry, other sectors

Bank records reveal more secret payments to Larry Householder’s dark money group from the fossil fuel industry, other sectors  Bank records reveal more secret payments to Larry Householder’s dark money group from the fossil fuel industry, other se…
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March 20, 2023 at 12:07 PM

AEP’s former CEO met with Larry Householder about plan to weaken Ohio’s term limits, according to prosecution witness

AEP’s former CEO met with Larry Householder about plan to weaken Ohio’s term limits, according to prosecution witness AEP’s former CEO met with Larry Householder about plan to weaken Ohio’s term limits, according to prosecution witness By Dave And…
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February 20, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Dominion Energy-funded legislators push bill to boost the utility’s profits

Dominion Energy-funded legislators push bill to boost the utility’s profits Dominion Energy-funded legislators push bill to boost the utility’s profits By Shelby Green on Feb 17, 2023 09:24 am Dominion Energy-funded legislators are attempting to p…
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February 10, 2023 at 1:03 PM

America’s Power loses more member companies, deletes member list

America’s Power loses more member companies, deletes member list America’s Power loses more member companies, deletes member list By Joe Smyth on Feb 09, 2023 10:38 am A coal industry group focused on keeping coal plants from retiring has lost all…
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February 9, 2023 at 1:02 PM

PERC withholds and removes records from its website

PERC withholds and removes records from its website PERC withholds and removes records from its website By Charlie Spatz on Feb 08, 2023 12:08 pm A federally sanctioned propane trade association, the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), …
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January 27, 2023 at 1:03 PM

As Householder trial begins, EPI releases guide for policymakers to protect ratepayers from utility scandals

As Householder trial begins, EPI releases guide for policymakers to protect ratepayers from utility scandals As Householder trial begins, EPI releases guide for policymakers to protect ratepayers from utility scandals By David Pomerantz on Jan 26,…
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January 18, 2023 at 1:03 PM

North Dakota has spent millions on a coal industry campaign targeting 100% clean energy legislation in Minnesota

North Dakota has spent millions on a coal industry campaign targeting 100% clean energy legislation in Minnesota North Dakota has spent millions on a coal industry campaign targeting 100% clean energy legislation in Minnesota By Joe Smyth on Jan 1…
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January 10, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Feds reveal more secret pass-throughs for FirstEnergy money in Larry Householder racketeering case

Feds reveal more secret pass-throughs for FirstEnergy money in Larry Householder racketeering case Feds reveal more secret pass-throughs for FirstEnergy money in Larry Householder racketeering case By Dave Anderson on Jan 10, 2023 12:00 am New inf…
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January 9, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Utility CEOs received $2.7 billion in executive compensation from 2017 – 2021

Utility CEOs received $2.7 billion in executive compensation from 2017 – 2021 Utility CEOs received $2.7 billion in executive compensation from 2017 – 2021 By Joe Smyth on Jan 08, 2023 11:24 pm Investor-owned electric and gas utilities paid their …
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December 23, 2022 at 1:05 PM

FirstEnergy secretly ‘engaged’ Corey Lewandowski to lobby Trump for a public bailout, subpoenaed records confirm after years of denials

FirstEnergy secretly ‘engaged’ Corey Lewandowski to lobby Trump for a public bailout, subpoenaed records confirm after years of denials FirstEnergy secretly ‘engaged’ Corey Lewandowski to lobby Trump for a public bailout, subpoenaed records confir…
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December 16, 2022 at 1:04 PM

FirstEnergy charged Pennsylvania customers $2.4 million for ‘inappropriate costs’ related to Ohio investigation

FirstEnergy charged Pennsylvania customers $2.4 million for ‘inappropriate costs’ related to Ohio investigation FirstEnergy charged Pennsylvania customers $2.4 million for ‘inappropriate costs’ related to Ohio investigation By Dave Anderson on Dec…
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December 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Georgia Power’s “Smart Usage” Rate Leads to Higher Bills for 61% of Customers, Analysis Shows

Georgia Power’s “Smart Usage” Rate Leads to Higher Bills for 61% of Customers, Analysis Shows Georgia Power’s “Smart Usage” Rate Leads to Higher Bills for 61% of Customers, Analysis Shows By Daniel Tait on Dec 08, 2022 09:32 am Georgia Power adver…
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November 24, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Entergy leads the charge to re-elect Lambert Boissiere III, Louisiana utility commissioner in runoff election with major climate and energy consequenc

Entergy leads the charge to re-elect Lambert Boissiere III, Louisiana utility commissioner in runoff election with major climate and energy consequenc Entergy leads the charge to re-elect Lambert Boissiere III, Louisiana utility commissioner in ru…
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November 18, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Xcel Energy is recruiting Minnesota cities to thwart governor’s clean energy agenda

Xcel Energy is recruiting Minnesota cities to thwart governor’s clean energy agenda Xcel Energy is recruiting Minnesota cities to thwart governor’s clean energy agenda By Karlee Weinmann on Nov 17, 2022 10:02 am Xcel Energy is recruiting Minnesota…
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November 7, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Southwest Gas increases its political contributions in Nevada ahead of the 2022 election

Southwest Gas increases its political contributions in Nevada ahead of the 2022 election Southwest Gas increases its political contributions in Nevada ahead of the 2022 election By Keriann Conroy on Nov 04, 2022 12:30 pm Southwest Gas ramped up it…
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November 4, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Vice President John Skory exits FirstEnergy after ‘violation’

Vice President John Skory exits FirstEnergy after ‘violation’ Vice President John Skory exits FirstEnergy after ‘violation’ By Dave Anderson on Nov 03, 2022 04:44 pm A spokesperson for FirstEnergy said today that Vice President of Utility Operatio…
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November 2, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Gas industry group is behind ‘Affordable Energy Fund’ PAC election mailers and digital ads targeting Ohio

Gas industry group is behind ‘Affordable Energy Fund’ PAC election mailers and digital ads targeting Ohio  Gas industry group is behind ‘Affordable Energy Fund’ PAC election mailers and digital ads targeting Ohio  By Dave Anderson on Nov 01, 2022 …
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November 1, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Latest campaign reports show Arizona utilities funding GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake

Latest campaign reports show Arizona utilities funding GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake Latest campaign reports show Arizona utilities funding GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake By Keriann Conroy on Oct 31, 2022 12:41 pm The political acti…
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October 7, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Documents show TC Energy’s contractors did not report conflicts of interest to FERC

Documents show TC Energy’s contractors did not report conflicts of interest to FERC Documents show TC Energy’s contractors did not report conflicts of interest to FERC By Shelby Green on Oct 06, 2022 04:59 pm Two conflicted third-party contractors…
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September 29, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Amid controversies, DTE Energy continues to spend big in Michigan and nearly every lawmaker accepts

Amid controversies, DTE Energy continues to spend big in Michigan and nearly every lawmaker accepts Amid controversies, DTE Energy continues to spend big in Michigan and nearly every lawmaker accepts By Karlee Weinmann on Sep 28, 2022 03:27 pm Key…
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September 27, 2022 at 12:06 PM

Carbon Capture Coalition lobbied to weaken guardrails for expanded carbon capture subsidy

Carbon Capture Coalition lobbied to weaken guardrails for expanded carbon capture subsidy Carbon Capture Coalition lobbied to weaken guardrails for expanded carbon capture subsidy By Joe Smyth on Sep 26, 2022 03:54 pm The Inflation Reduction Act i…
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September 26, 2022 at 12:07 PM

Utility front groups spending on disinformation advertising

Utility front groups spending on disinformation advertising Utility front groups spending on disinformation advertising By Keriann Conroy on Sep 23, 2022 09:10 am The Energy and Policy Institute launched a new tracking tool that exposes up to $2.4…