Side by side official portraits of NC Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page

Duke Energy’s dark money backed Phil Berger’s losing primary

May 21, 2026

The utility company routed funds from its Duke Energy Carolinas subsidiary into a political nonprofit where it’s the sole donor. Then that group gave $200,000 to a super PAC launched this year to help the longtime North Carolina Senate president pro tem, who fell short by 23 votes.

NextEra’s acquisition of Dominion would bring history of political control, rate increases to Virginia, Carolinas

May 20, 2026

Six Ohio utilities contributed $2 million to DGA and RGA as Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned on lowering energy bills

May 18, 2026

Utility-linked donors back candidates for Louisiana’s utility seats

May 13, 2026

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Pepco rate hike faces scrutiny over profits, ROE, and alleged coordinated testimony

May 6, 2026

While Pepco seeks higher rates in Maryland, critics point to profits, higher projected earnings, and alleged efforts to coordinate supportive testimony