Category: Avangrid

Utility Corruption

CT Lawmaker Eyeing PURA Seat Owes Struggling Ratepayers Over $1 Million

Current businesses would pose conflict of interest 

/ March 4, 2025
Utility Corruption

New Laws Curbing Utility Political Spending Saving Ratepayers Millions of Dollars

Gas and electric customers in Connecticut have been spared from footing the bill for up to $10 million of their utilities’ political spending on lobbying, advocacy, and advertising activities since...

/ February 28, 2025
Utility Corruption

Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator

Connecticut utility United Illuminating, a subsidiary of Avangrid, is behind a political campaign targeting a draft decision by state regulators rejecting its requested rate hike. UI has mobilized its own...

/ August 23, 2023

How Central Maine Power killed a popular pro-rooftop solar bill

Central Maine Power used its money and political influence to kill a pro-rooftop solar bill that was supported by a majority of state legislators, with the help of Governor Paul...

/ August 21, 2017