Tag: ExxonMobil
Jay Clayton, the SEC, and climate change disclosure
What does Donald Trump’s plan to nominate Jay Clayton as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mean for the future of corporate climate change disclosure? The election of...

Where is the National Black Chamber of Commerce getting its money to attack solar power in Florida? And is it breaking the law?
National Black Chamber of Commerce contributed money to Consumers for Smart Solar through a lobbying arm of the organization that was revoked by the IRS
Yes on 1 for the Sun: The Anti-Solar Ballot Initiative from Utilities and Fossil Fuel Interests
The Koch Brothers and utility-funded Consumers for Smart Solar unveiled its amendment ballot campaign, Yes on 1 for the Sun, to restrict the solar market in Florida.
Utility Funded Consumers for Smart Solar Ballot Approved by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court approved the utility-funded Consumers for Smart Solar ballot for the 2016 election.
National Black Chamber of Commerce
The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is a nonprofit organization “dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities.” The NBCC was founded by Harry Alford, who serves as...
Consumer Energy Alliance
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is a fossil fuel industry pay-to-play front group, run out of the offices of the public relations and lobbying firm HBW Resources. HBW is headed by David Holt, Andrew Browning,...
Edison Electric Institute Elects New Leaders But Policymakers Are Unlikely To See Innovative Ideas
Nick Akins, president and CEO of American Electric Power, was announced as the elected chairman of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) yesterday at the association’s annual meeting in New Orleans....
ALEC’s Anti-Renewable Energy Agenda – July 2014
The American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) new energy agenda continues to support the interests of the fossil fuel and utility members by attacking clean energy policies at the state level....
House Subcommittee on Energy and Power Features Fossil Fuel Front Groups
House subcommittee hearing features testimony from people who have received funding from fossil fuel interests and primarily advocate for the continued use of fossil fuels over renewable energy.