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Related: About this forumFormer NC Utilities Commission chair joins law firm representing Duke [Energy]
Former NC Utilities Commission chair joins law firm representing Duke
By
Peter Castagno
May 7, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA A former lead regulator of the commission charged with overseeing Duke Energy joined a law firm that frequently represents Duke and other utilities in rate cases and other matters before the agency.
International law firm McGuireWoods announced it hired former North Carolina Utilities Commission chair Charlotte Mitchell as a partner last month. Mitchell chaired the agency from 2019 to 2025 after former Gov. Roy Cooper appointed her in 2018.
McGuireWoods frequently represents Duke Energy and other private firms before the Utilities Commission, which is responsible for regulating rates and services of investor-owned public utilities including Duke Energy and Dominion. It also oversees pipeline safety and North Carolinas transition to renewable energy under Dukes Carbon Plan.
[Mitchell] understands how regulators think and is keenly aware of the challenges our clients face in a changing environment, McGuireWoods Energy Regulatory group co-director Vishwa Link said in the release. Her unique perspective will be a valuable asset for our team and clients.
Snip...Much, much more at the link.
https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2025/05/07/former-nc-utilities-commission-chair-joins-law-firm-representing-duke/
By
Peter Castagno
May 7, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA A former lead regulator of the commission charged with overseeing Duke Energy joined a law firm that frequently represents Duke and other utilities in rate cases and other matters before the agency.
International law firm McGuireWoods announced it hired former North Carolina Utilities Commission chair Charlotte Mitchell as a partner last month. Mitchell chaired the agency from 2019 to 2025 after former Gov. Roy Cooper appointed her in 2018.
McGuireWoods frequently represents Duke Energy and other private firms before the Utilities Commission, which is responsible for regulating rates and services of investor-owned public utilities including Duke Energy and Dominion. It also oversees pipeline safety and North Carolinas transition to renewable energy under Dukes Carbon Plan.
[Mitchell] understands how regulators think and is keenly aware of the challenges our clients face in a changing environment, McGuireWoods Energy Regulatory group co-director Vishwa Link said in the release. Her unique perspective will be a valuable asset for our team and clients.
Snip...Much, much more at the link.
https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2025/05/07/former-nc-utilities-commission-chair-joins-law-firm-representing-duke/
More shady dealing through the revolving door? Unfortunately, it seems likely.
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Former NC Utilities Commission chair joins law firm representing Duke [Energy] (Original Post)
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SheltieLover
(67,730 posts)1. I detest Duke

littlemissmartypants
(27,592 posts)2. I feel the same. They don't respect people or the environment. ..
Another example of money hungry psychopaths.
Thanks for the reply, SL.
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SheltieLover
(67,730 posts)3. Repukes, no doubt, Pants!
