The Pelican Institute for Public Policy
Coverage of The Pelican Institute for Public Policy in the Nexus archive.
- Public Service Commission will vote on revised transparency rule at September meeting; some groups still have concerns.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission plans to vote next month on a revised rule that requires intervening parties, including corporations and environmental groups, to disclose all out-of-state funding. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta originally proposed the rule, citing concerns about potential foreign interference in energy regulation. However, opponents worry the measure could curb participation in critical regulatory debates after pushing for the proposal to be significantly reworked.
- Environmental groups worry proposed rule could chill debate before Louisiana’s utility regulators
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is considering a rule requiring groups seeking to intervene in utility regulatory proceedings to disclose out-of-state funding sources. Environmental groups and some commissioners, including Davante Lewis, argue the rule could suppress debate, while proponents claim it aims to prevent foreign interference and ensure energy dominance. The proposal follows a report by The Pelican Institute alleging Louisiana-based advocacy groups receive out-of-state funds linked to anti-fossil fuel agendas.
- Environmental groups worry proposed rule before state utility regulators could chill debate on fossil fuels, data centers
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is considering a rule requiring groups to disclose out-of-state funding for interventions in utility regulatory proceedings, citing concerns about foreign interference and energy dominance. Critics, including Commissioner Davante Lewis, argue the rule could suppress debate on fossil fuels and data centers by limiting participation.