Despite law barring utilities from owning power plants, Ohio lawmaker mulls a carveout for nuclear

Despite Law Barring Utilities from Owning Power Plants, Ohio Lawmaker Mulls a Carveout for Nuclear

So, if lawmakers just went through all the trouble of reinforcing the distinction between the companies generating power and those distributing it, why is one lawmaker working on a plan to let the distributors get back into the generation market?

Amid utility corruption trial, leaked GOP bill would allow for electric companies to own nuclear

Image by Morgan Trau, WEWS.An Ohio lawmaker is moving to allow electric utilities to own nuclear power, according to a leaked bill draft. The legislation, allegedly co-written by an energy company, surfaced as utility executives are on trial for the largest public corruption scheme in state history. Ohio electric customers have paid for corrupt legislation for years. “If we’re not able to see how the moneyed interests are influencing us, we’re j…