Zoned Out PNW is an independent Pacific Northwest newsletter that investigates utility rates, corporate influence and surveillance policy in Washington State. Recent issues examine Puget Sound Energy's proposed rate hikes and executive pay, Microsoft's special contract, and Flock camera placement near schools and ICE cooperation concerns.
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Green Juice is a satirical-tinged climate and energy newsletter covering utilities, geothermal technology, and clean energy programs, often with a public-power slant. Readers get opinionated, witty takes on energy policy and practical explainers about how to take over a utility or access home batteries and solar.
A curated briefing on California utility regulation, focused on CPUC decisions, agenda previews and rate filings, with occasional coverage of the CEC, CAISO and CARB. Readers get concise, dated summaries of ratemaking, interconnection, gas and demand-response proceedings and what they mean for ratepayers.
Flint Talk is a local news site covering Flint and Genesee County, with reporting and commentary on Michigan politics, utilities and community affairs. Recent issues mix national political stories, such as Trump's remarks about renaming New Mexico, with Michigan election and utility rate reporting.
A local news site for Smithville, Texas, covering city council decisions, police blotter entries and municipal business such as a $1.36 million smart meter replacement. The sample shows straightforward reporting on council votes, costs and vendor comparisons, with a named publisher and some background on the failed earlier system.
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