Michigan Advance op-ed: The BX data center push
Should Michigan be handing its resources to Blackstone? Before dedicating land, water, electricity, and public support to the massive Saline data center, state leaders should…
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ABQ Journal op-ed: Blackstone’s PNM takeover
Blackstone’s track record is why PRC should reject takeover The following op-ed by PESP Senior Research Coordinator Nichole Heil published in June in the Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico is among the states most exposed to private equity ownership across essential…
Crain’s Chicago op-ed: Questions surround Stonepeak in Chicago parking deal
Why is Chicago handing its parking meters to a firm tied to ICE deportation flights? The following op-ed by PESP communications director Matt Parr published in May in the Crain’s Chicago Business: City Council should closely examine Stonepeak’s broader…
Semafor and PitchBook examine private equity geopolitical risks
Recent coverage from Semafor and PitchBook highlighted growing scrutiny around private equity investment in energy infrastructure operating in regions facing geopolitical instability, and the exposure of pension fund capital to those assets. In Semafor Energy, climate…
Seattle Times : WA pension dollars invested in high-risk private equity
A new Seattle Times investigation highlights how Washington state is proposing to invest more than half a billion dollars from its pension fund into high-risk private equity and private credit funds, even as…
IBJ op-ed: AES acquisition plan could force utility bills higher
AES acquisition plan could force utility bills higher The following op-ed by PESP communications director Matt Parr published in April in the Indianapolis Business Journal: Over the past year, Hoosiers have watched their utility bills climb. In February, the Indiana…
Macquarie’s biomethane projects under scrutiny
A new investigation by Investigative Reporting Project Italy takes a closer look at how private equity-backed energy projects are being developed on the ground and raises familiar questions about transparency, community impact, and…
Post-Tribune op-ed: Blackstone profits from NIPSCO
Guest column: Blackstone profits from NIPSCO rates, data centers The following op-ed by PESP communications director Matt Parr published in February in the Post-Tribune: Like thousands of other families across Northwest Indiana, I open my NIPSCO bill each…
Push back against private equity–backed data centers
A new analysis from Truthout examines how grassroots organizers in Wisconsin successfully pushed back against a proposed data center backed by private equity, offering a model for communities nationwide facing similar projects. The…
Houston Chronicle examines risks of Blackstone’s proposed TXNM takeover
A recent investigation by the Houston Chronicle examines what Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of TXNM could mean for electricity customers across Texas and New Mexico. The story highlights concerns from small businesses, consumer advocates,…
Media spotlight: Coverage examines risks of private equity in 401(k)s
As the Department of Labor moves closer to finalizing new rules on private equity and other alternative investments in 401(k) retirement plans, recent media coverage has highlighted growing questions about performance, fees, transparency, and fiduciary risk. In reporting…
The Seattle Times : WA treasurer and private equity
New reporting from The Seattle Times examines mounting concern over the Washington State Investment Board’s heavy exposure to private equity, as Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti warns the state to reconsider its reliance on…
