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The next Big Oil? Democrats set their sights on utilities.

Politico | Energy & Environment

By Nico Portuondo and Pavan Acharya

20 May 2026 at 22:45

Congressional Democrats are increasingly paying attention to electric utilities and the way they’re run as energy prices rise.

Rep. Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) this year launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus.

Rep. Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) this year launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus.