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Private equity forms new dark money group to gain access to Americans’ 401(K)s The $22 trillion private equity industry has drawn on a familiar playbook in creating a new dark money group called the “Council for a Safe and…
BlackRock’s pressure campaign sparks outcry as Minnesota regulators weigh utility takeover Proposed acquisition raises alarms about Wall Street’s influence over Minnesota’s energy future DULUTH, Minn. – As the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) considers whether to approve BlackRock’s proposed takeover of…
Quantum Capital’s 11.6k+ fossil fuel assets responsible for at least $2.4 billion in public health costs annually Texas-based energy specialist private equity firm Quantum Capital’s extensive fossil fuel portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets is responsible for…
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** PRESS CONFERENCE: Elected Officials and Community Leaders Stand Against the $6.2B Private Equity Acquisition of Minnesota Power DULUTH, Minn. – Next week, elected officials, community members and organizations parties to the case will hold a press conference outside of…
Investigation uncovers how the world’s largest asset manager is leveraging political pressure and conflicts of interest in its bid for Minnesota Power A new investigation by The Lever has revealed troubling details about the political pressure campaign…
On July 15th, Minnesota Administrative Law Judge Megan J. McKenzie (ALJ) issued a report of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations (report) in the contested case proceeding for the petition of Duluth-based utility Minnesota Power’s parent…
We’re proud to share with you the first-ever Private Equity Stakeholder Project Impact Report. Private equity and other private funds have grown into a $22 trillion industry that now employs tens of millions of…
Private Equity Climate Risks project adds over 60 newly identified gas-fired power plants to energy tracker Explore the expanded Global Fossil Fuel Asset Tracker: now 600 assets across 63 countries The August 2025 update to the Global Fossil Fuel Asset…
PESP warns Trump’s Executive Order opening 401(k)s to private equity poses significant risks to working Americans’ retirement savings Executive Order could benefit Wall Street firms while exposing retirement savers to higher fees, poor returns, and hidden risks Today, President Donald…
The private equity giant is set to acquire an empire of dying wells in the U.S. and major Liquefied Natural Gas assets in Australia and Papua New Guinea With two major multi-billion-dollar energy deals announced in the works in June,…
The recently-released Private Equity, Public Harm report, outlining the public health impacts caused by emitted air pollutants from private equity-backed fossil fuel infrastructure, found that the General J.M. Gavin coal-fired power plant is…
Recent plans for “energy dominance” coming from the White House are both stoking the flames of chaos and reducing confidence from investors and policymakers in the future of energy prices, as oil prices…
