With its vast networks, campaign donations, lobbyists and corporate philanthropy, Alabama Power is an emblematic example of the extensive power and influence of utilities.
Fossil Fuels
Back-to-back rate hikes illustrate DTE Energy’s entrenched power in Michigan
Private utility corporation uses political donations, dark money, lobbying, and greenwashing to extract hundreds of millions in profits while providing unreliable service
Pennsylvania Politicians Attend Lavish Fossil Fuel, Anti-Union Party in Manhattan
Every year in early December, Pennsylvania elites travel to New York City for a weekend to mingle, prepare for the upcoming political season, and most importantly, party in Manhattan’s swankiest spots. Despite the at times vicious disputes over issues critical to families in the state, Pennsylvania’s most influential elected officials come together in midtown Manhattan every year to prioritize the one constituency group that they all share: their corporate donors.
Dartmouth “Sustainability” Centers Named After Oil Baron Donors
Irving Oil owns Canada’s top oil refinery and Daniel Revers’ ArcLight has stakes in dozens of fossil fuel companies.
President’s Advisory Council Pushes Water Privatization, Has Ties to Veolia
President Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council that recommends water privatization has ties to private water giant, Veolia and water privatizers that stand to profit off of its recommendations.
Insuring Climate Catastrophe: How Big Insurers Finance and Prop Up the Fossil Fuel Industry
Insurance companies underwrite and finance the oil, gas and coal companies that are driving climate chaos
How the Private Equity Power Structure Drives Climate Chaos
Private equity firms plow billions into fossil fuel operations in their ruthless quest for profits.
The Big Bank Power Structure and How It Finances Climate Destruction
A primer on the banks that are financing the fossil fuel industry and how they wield power and influence.
The American Petroleum Institute Loves Pennsylvania, As Its Lobbying Shows
Pennsylvania is a key focus for the oil and gas industry. In fact, at least $1.8 million was spent in 2022 and the American Petroleum Institute reports spending more money on lobbying in Pennsylvania than in any other state last year.
Fossil Fuel Directors’ Ties to University Boards Run Deep
University trustee seats greenwash oil companies while casting doubt on higher ed climate commitments.
Mapping the Power Behind the Willow Project
ConocoPhillips and its investors have an army of politicians and lobbyists behind the Willow project.
Tax Records Reveal University of Chicago is Massively Invested In Fossil Fuels
UChicago invests in Shell, BP, Dakota Access Pipeline’s Energy Transfer, and Texas far-right oil bllionaire Tim Dunn.