Global Infrastructure Partners
Coverage of Global Infrastructure Partners in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio lawmaker pushes for local hearings before PUCO decides on Dayton utility purchase
Ohio state Rep. Tristan Rader wants the Public Utility Commission of Ohio to hold local hearings before approving a $10.7 billion deal to purchase Dayton’s electric utility, AES. Rader expressed concern that the private ownership would be controlled by a group with few ties to the region and potential conflicts of interest. Despite this push for hearings, a PUCO staff review indicated the buyers were a “suitable owner” and suggested little to no foreseeable drawbacks for AES Ohio.
- Trump to pay more companies to abandon offshore wind and invest in fossil fuels
The Trump administration will refund two energy companies for offshore wind projects to redirect investments toward fossil fuels. The Interior Department announced the move, involving Global Infrastructure Partners (linked to BlackRock) and Golden State Wind.