Tag: Dominion
Dominion Energy loses some of its legislative champions in Virginia primaries
UPDATE: After publication, the official list of candidates certified for the November ballot was released by the Virginia Department of Elections, showing Scott Surovell and Adam Ebbin both have general...
Utility front groups spending on disinformation advertising
The Energy and Policy Institute launched a new tracking tool that exposes up to $2.4 million in spending on advertising by 14 utility front groups in the last year. Utilities...
Utilities and their executives spent tens of thousands to support Republicans in Georgia Senate runoff
Oil, gas, and coal company PACs spent too in failed efforts to keep GOP Senate control
Some utility companies “pause” or “evaluate” PAC giving; others remain silent
Alabama Power contributed to rally sponsor RLDF in 2020
Utilities sent $6.8 million to members of Congress who sought to overturn election results in recent election cycles
Three utilities and a trade association have said they are "pausing" all contributions in wake of violence
Many U.S. electric utilities plan slow decarbonization over next decade, out of sync with Biden plan
“Net-zero” goals proliferate, but speed, integrity of commitments varies greatly
Utility CEOs contribute personal money to help Republicans; Utility PACs also favor GOP
Analysis of federal campaign dollars in the 2020 election cycle
Warren Buffett’s Methane Emissions Purchase From Dominion Energy
Berkshire Hathaway now is responsible for another estimated 1,663,568 metric tons of CO2e, at a minimum, from Dominion’s midstream gas infrastructure - an increase of about 40% over its previous...
FirstEnergy scandal is latest example of utility corruption, deceit
Utilities have deceived public officials and investors to grow profits, occasionally leading to criminal investigations and prosecution.
Dominion Energy net-zero goal undercut by pipeline expansion, “renewable natural gas” offset scheme
The utility joins wave of peer companies setting new emissions targets - but stops short of meaningful fossil fuel curtailment.