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After several months of consideration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the sale of four midwest power plants, including the highly polluting and deadly General James M.
Last week, Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Megan J. McKenzie issued an opinion recommending against the proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power by Global Infrastructure…
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, PESP delivered public testimony in support of four bills currently being considered by the Massachusetts Legislature. The bills were being considered by the Joint Committee on Public Service, which includes members from…
Advocates applaud Administrative Law Judge opinion recommending against the private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, urge Minnesota PUC to protect ratepayers Following the opinion of the Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)…
PESP’s work and research into the private equity industry generates significant media coverage in numerous outlets. Scroll down to see where our expertise was featured in June 2025. Featured coverage Why Is BlackRock Gunning to…
In June, PESP’s Climate Director, Alissa Jean Schafer, presented at an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) workshop in Paris, France, highlighting the significant and often overlooked impact of private equity investments…
In June, the Oregon Climate Resilience Investment Act, HB 2081A, championed by Oregon State Treasurer Steiner, officially became law, making Oregon the first state to formally endorse a…
A critical battle for our energy future is unfolding in northern Minnesota, as detailed in a recent Truthout article. At the heart of it is the proposed acquisition of Minnesota Power’s…
Today, Congress passed the Republican budget bill in a devastating blow to millions of working class Americans and a huge win for the private equity industry and its billionaire backers. The passage of this bill represents…
Tracing the $15 billion health bill of air pollution from select private equity-backed fossil fuel infrastructure in the U.S. Source: Global Energy Monitor Despite controlling vast networks of energy assets deeply embedded in our global economies, private equity…
A June 2025 report from the Private Equity Climate Risks project, which PESP is part of, examines private equity’s role in propelling the climate crisis through investments in false solutions and provides due diligence resources to institutional…
PESP’s work and research into the private equity industry generates significant media coverage in numerous outlets. Scroll down to see where our expertise was featured in May 2025. Featured coverage Rio Grande LNG Expansion: a…
