TurretLauncher OP t1_ja4zp6i wrote on February 26, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Reply to comment by newenglandpolarbear in New England grid operator says small-scale solar is driving down electricity demand on some days by TurretLauncher

State governments control what utilities can charge. Utilities often try to influence state government by paying for lobbyists, making campaign contributions, Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge...

newenglandpolarbear t1_ja68ry8 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 3:37 AM

True, thank you citizens united.

magellanNH t1_ja9s1cu wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:56 PM

...and sometimes not as subtle as a wink and a nudg:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_nuclear_bribery_scandal#:~:text=The%20Ohio%20nuclear%20bribery%20scandal,in%20exchange%20for%20passing%20a