Results for: first energy
Where is the National Black Chamber of Commerce getting its money to attack solar power in Florida? And is it breaking the law?
[…] the campaign seem broad, diverse, and bipartisan, NBCC also contributed money to the campaign. NBCC first sent a $50,000 check. At the time it was tied for the largest...
Alabama Commission President Misleads Legislative Review Committee about Alabama Power’s High Rate of Profit
[…] capital has remained relatively flat since 2013″ and that the utility’s return was “in the first quartile” of similar utilities. The filing in docket 18117 was made more than...
As Time Runs Out for Southern Company, Brain Drain Begins at Kemper
[…] syngas production, gas cleanup, chemicals production and power generation units.” If the history of the first-of-its-kind plant so far is any guide, it appears that relentless pressure by Southern...
Connecticut passes bill prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for political activities
[…] against climate action. Connecticut’s largest investor-owned utility, Eversource, spent over $305,000 on lobbying in the first quarter of 2023, making it the third-largest spender on lobbying in the state...
Utilities Fiddle While Arizona Burns
[…] continuing to rely on the fossil fuels that are causing the climate crisis in the first place. Map of average temperatures in U.S., 2000 - 2015 vs. long-term average...
Two Controversial Virginia Gas Plants Face Increasing Uncertainty, Documents Show
[…] 2,660 megawatts, aim to sell their generated electricity to the PJM Interconnection power market. C4GT first applied for a state permit in 2016, while Chickahominy Power followed suit a...
Utility members silent on Ohio Chamber’s opposition to Issue 1, but their money speaks volumes
[…] Ohio Chamber, contributed $1 million in October to Issue 1 opponent Ohio Works during the first week of October. The IRS does not require 501(c)(4) nonprofits like Ohioans for...
Value of Solar Versus Fossil Fuels
[…] Versus Fossil Fuels series was written by Nancy LaPlaca, Matt Kasper, and Gabe Elsner. The first report analyzes recent decisions by regulators and reports from Wall Street firms outlining...
Southwest Gas increases its political contributions in Nevada ahead of the 2022 election
[…] Clark County Board of Commissioners – which includes Las Vegas – developed and adopted its first Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, All-In Clark County. The plan includes zero emissions...
AEP’s former CEO met with Larry Householder about plan to weaken Ohio’s term limits, according to prosecution witness
[…] in a racketeering conspiracy that involved $60 million in bribes paid by another utility company, FirstEnergy, in exchange for Householder’s championship of House Bill 6. The 2019 Ohio law...