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“Does the CEO or the public utility commission have confidence? The numbers could look perfect, and they might still say no.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

She also would audit all corporate tax incentives and push for a statewide public utility to replace private monopolies.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

American Water Works and Essential Utilities reached an agreement to merge in an all-stock deal that will result in a combined water-and-wastewater public utility valued at roughly $40 billion.

From Barron's Oct. 27, 2025

Burien chose land owned by Seattle City Light, Seattle’s public utility for electricity.

From Seattle Times May 20, 2024

It gave the public its first intimation of the status of coal as that of a public utility.

From The Coming of Coal by Robert W. Bruere



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