Utilities Facing Increased Scrutiny over Political Activities

May 9, 2024

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Utilities Facing Increased Scrutiny over Political Activities

Legislators in at least 11 states are considering proposals to prohibit investor-owned utilities from using customer funds to support political activities. Four states have already approved such bills, according to the Energy and Policy Institute.

Legislators in at least 11 states are considering proposals to prohibit investor-owned utilities from using customer funds to support political activities. Four states have already approved such bills, according to the Energy and Policy Institute. | © RTO Insider LLC

Mar 4, 2024 | John Lindstrom and Rich Heidorn Jr.

Bribery scandals and concerns over reliability and the pace of decarbonization have caused increasing scrutiny of utilities’ political activities.

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