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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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September 26, 2022 at 12:07 PM

Utility front groups spending on disinformation advertising

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FirstEnergy CEO Steven Strah emailed about “under the radar” House Bill 6 provision that cost Ohio ratepayers millions of dollars

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Utilities sent $2.4 million to anti-abortion state officials who sponsored and signed trigger laws

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Utilities that support Inflation Reduction Act are members of trade groups attacking it

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Utility executive contributions surge in Minnesota state senate race

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July 8, 2022 at 12:01 PM

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June 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Southwest Gas connected to web of opposition targeting Nevada Assemblywoman

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May 19, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Alabama Commissioner Chip Beeker’s Catfish Farm Loans $100k to Campaign After Receiving PPP Forgiveness

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May 17, 2022 at 12:04 PM

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May 13, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Alabama Power-funded PAC builds almost $4 million election warchest

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May 9, 2022 at 12:02 PM

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April 21, 2022 at 12:03 PM

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April 20, 2022 at 12:03 PM

CenterPoint boosts CEO pay to $37.8 million, blowing past other utilities

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February 10, 2022 at 1:02 PM

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

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

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December 22, 2021 at 1:04 PM

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

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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

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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

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December 7, 2021 at 1:02 PM

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

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December 3, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Major investors warn utilities against carbon capture and offsets

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November 30, 2021 at 1:03 PM

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November 23, 2021 at 1:04 PM

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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?

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