Alan Zibel

Nov 25, 2024 | citizen.org | Alan Zibel

Public Citizen Menu Pennsylvania’s households, businesses and electric power plants could pay up to $16 billion more on gas bills if the U.S. continues to accelerate exports of liquefied gas (LNG) to overseas customers under President-elect Donald Trump. Pennsylvania’s total natural gas bill for residential customers, business customers and gas-fired power plants is expected to rise by $9.6 billion to $15.7 billion from 2035 to 2050 if the federal government approves all export permits for...

Jul 1, 2024 | citizen.org | Alan Zibel

Public Citizen Menu A Texas oil baron under federal scrutiny over crude oil price-fixing allegations and his oil tycoon son have ramped up their political spending in recent years, giving generously to federal and state political campaigns — including the elected leaders of the Texas oil and gas regulator. Public Citizen examined the political giving of Scott Sheffield, former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil driller in Texas until its acquisition by Exxon Mobil this year....

Apr 5, 2024 | citizen.org | Alan Zibel

By Alan Zibel American utility customers, from households heating their homes to businesses making goods, would be far more vulnerable to dramatic energy price spikes under misguided legislation being pushed by fossil fuel allies on Capitol Hill.