Illinois AG Advocated for Ratepayer Protection against Utility Company Interests
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding how utilities recover their dues payments to trade associations from ratepayers. Utilities often use money received from consumers through their energy bills to pay dues to organizations, such as trade associations, that influence public opinion on political and civic activities—many of which may not have interests that are aligned with ratepayers’ interests. In his comments, AG Raoul detailed the importance of regulatory oversight for utility spending on political activity, including through trade association dues.
- Documents: Comments
- Document Type: Comment Letters
- States: Illinois
- Agencies: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Issues: Consumer Protection Energy & Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Utilities & Rates
- Era: Biden Administration
- Action Type: Rulemaking & Other Federal Administrative Proceedings