Category: Political Spending
Virginia bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics, joining other states
A Virginia lawmaker introduced a bill last week that, if passed, would prohibit the utilities Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power from charging customers for many of their political activities. The...
Ohio bill would bar utilities from charging customers for politics
Separate legislation would protect children, elderly, low-income customers from shut-offs.
Dominion Energy loses some of its legislative champions in Virginia primaries
UPDATE: After publication, the official list of candidates certified for the November ballot was released by the Virginia Department of Elections, showing Scott Surovell and Adam Ebbin both have general...
Maine becomes third state this year to pass legislation prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities
Maine joins Connecticut and Colorado to pass comprehensive utility accountability legislation in 2023
Southwest Gas connected to web of opposition targeting Nevada Assemblywoman
The gas utility and a front group look to unseat Assemblywoman who introduced climate legislation ahead of the June 14 primary
Dominion Energy nearly quadruples Virginia political contributions from 2018 to 2020
Utility directed large, repeat contributions to legislators
Utilities and their executives spent tens of thousands to support Republicans in Georgia Senate runoff
Oil, gas, and coal company PACs spent too in failed efforts to keep GOP Senate control
Some utility companies “pause” or “evaluate” PAC giving; others remain silent
Alabama Power contributed to rally sponsor RLDF in 2020