Powerful US utilities secretly fund ‘grassroots’ groups to sway cities away from switch to public power
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Private utilities in the US are reportedly funding grassroots groups to counter the rising movement towards publicly owned electricity. This initiative comes as communities express dissatisfaction with high utility bills and unreliable service. Cities like Ann Arbor, San Diego, and St Petersburg are considering municipalizing their power grids to join the existing public power companies. The situation highlights the tension between private utility interests and community desires for more control over their energy sources.
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The push for public power is gaining momentum across the US, driven by concerns over high costs and the need for a transition to sustainable energy sources. With around 2,000 public power companies in existence, the movement reflects a broader trend towards local control and accountability in energy provision. However, the utility industry's response through covert funding of opposition groups complicates this shift.
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