Karl R. Rábago
@krrabago.bsky.social
Disciple of Experience. Utility regulatory geek. Science Believer. Airborne & Ranger qualified. Liberal Patriot. Husband & Tandem Cyclist. Dad & Pop-Pop. Standard poodle Dad. Former prof: energy, environmental, criminal, military, and Constitutional law.
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Shrimp harvests in southwest Louisiana, once the seafood capital of America, were down 50 percent in 2024. Local fishermen say a new LNG export terminal is to blame.
‘Because of the Goddarn Plant.’ Fishermen in Southwest Louisiana Say LNG Terminals Are to Blame for Shrimp Harvest Decline - Inside Climate News
Commercial fishermen are leaving what was once the seafood capital of America in search of shrimp as LNG export terminals move in.
insideclimatenews.org
September 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Shrimp harvests in southwest Louisiana, once the seafood capital of America, were down 50 percent in 2024. Local fishermen say a new LNG export terminal is to blame.
It's like someone said "Louisiana doesn't have the most corrupt and captured utility regulators." And the corrupt and captured utility regulators in Louisiana said, "Hold my beer."
Energy efficiency program killed; advocates say Louisianans will pay the price. lailluminator.com/2025/04/17/e...
Energy efficiency program killed; advocates say Louisianans will pay the price. lailluminator.com/2025/04/17/e...
Energy efficiency program killed; advocates say Louisianans will pay the price. • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana’s energy regulators voted to scrap plans for an independently operated energy efficiency program more than 14 years in the making.
lailluminator.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's like someone said "Louisiana doesn't have the most corrupt and captured utility regulators." And the corrupt and captured utility regulators in Louisiana said, "Hold my beer."
Energy efficiency program killed; advocates say Louisianans will pay the price. lailluminator.com/2025/04/17/e...
Energy efficiency program killed; advocates say Louisianans will pay the price. lailluminator.com/2025/04/17/e...
The good folks at Utility Dive provided some space for some of my thoughts on #communitysolar.
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Utilities are shedding crocodile tears over community solar ‘cost-shift’
Regulators and utilities should compensate community solar fairly for the money-saving value those facilities and their subscribers bring to the grid system.
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April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The good folks at Utility Dive provided some space for some of my thoughts on #communitysolar.
www.utilitydive.com/news/utiliti...
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www.utilitydive.com/news/utiliti...
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A lot of rich people made a lot of money by shorting against Trump's market manipulation. Rich people are always going to make money from and for corrupt politicians. What I am sickened by is the extent to which Trump was willing to cause huge financial harm to so many in order to make this happen.
April 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A lot of rich people made a lot of money by shorting against Trump's market manipulation. Rich people are always going to make money from and for corrupt politicians. What I am sickened by is the extent to which Trump was willing to cause huge financial harm to so many in order to make this happen.
Since I first read Nash' "Rights of Nature" while studying for my LL.M. in Environmental Law, I have been focused on the use of law to advance fundamental ecological principles. Is there a BSKY group out there that carries on such a conversation? Thanks!
April 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Since I first read Nash' "Rights of Nature" while studying for my LL.M. in Environmental Law, I have been focused on the use of law to advance fundamental ecological principles. Is there a BSKY group out there that carries on such a conversation? Thanks!
So very humbled by and respectful of these climate champions! Onward!
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A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
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A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights.
apnews.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
So very humbled by and respectful of these climate champions! Onward!
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A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
apnews.com/article/supr...
A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
Intolerance for differing opinions is baked into the minds of insecure people. Abuse of power is baked into the minds of oligarchs. We all need to fight it all the way to the Supreme Court. And given this Supreme Court, even beyond. Sending $$ to Greenpeace now.
www.eenews.net/articles/how...
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How the Greenpeace defamation verdict could stifle public protest
A jury in North Dakota ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Dakota Access pipeline developer Energy Transfer.
www.eenews.net
March 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Intolerance for differing opinions is baked into the minds of insecure people. Abuse of power is baked into the minds of oligarchs. We all need to fight it all the way to the Supreme Court. And given this Supreme Court, even beyond. Sending $$ to Greenpeace now.
www.eenews.net/articles/how...
www.eenews.net/articles/how...
After a lifetime of work & personal responsibility, rule following, paying taxes & Social Security, I, like so many, am just a pawn in the grandiose & selfish games of insecure white men compensating for their inadequacy. It takes so many to feed them & satisfy their greed. My dreams are dying.
March 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
After a lifetime of work & personal responsibility, rule following, paying taxes & Social Security, I, like so many, am just a pawn in the grandiose & selfish games of insecure white men compensating for their inadequacy. It takes so many to feed them & satisfy their greed. My dreams are dying.
The problem for “them”with good public education and skills training is that higher expectations for oneself that good education produces reduces willingness to serve the rich for mere crumbs. All other arguments are just cover for class warfare, elitism, racism, misogyny, and bigotry.
March 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The problem for “them”with good public education and skills training is that higher expectations for oneself that good education produces reduces willingness to serve the rich for mere crumbs. All other arguments are just cover for class warfare, elitism, racism, misogyny, and bigotry.
We are joining the boycott! Please join us all!
February 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We are joining the boycott! Please join us all!
I believe in capitalism - not unrestrained and unregulated capitalism, but the use of markets to efficiently allocate discretionary resources and drive innovation, competition, and customer focus. So, we are going to be part of the economic blackout--because we can, and with hope to send a signal.
February 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I believe in capitalism - not unrestrained and unregulated capitalism, but the use of markets to efficiently allocate discretionary resources and drive innovation, competition, and customer focus. So, we are going to be part of the economic blackout--because we can, and with hope to send a signal.
Putting this question out there seriously:
Half the stuff from Amazon comes from China anyway. So, why not use TEMU or other?
Half the stuff from Amazon comes from China anyway. So, why not use TEMU or other?
February 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Putting this question out there seriously:
Half the stuff from Amazon comes from China anyway. So, why not use TEMU or other?
Half the stuff from Amazon comes from China anyway. So, why not use TEMU or other?
Seems like this signals that we should look for actions by the current regime to illegally park public funds with private institutions. What they accuse, they usually do.
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The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, Explained www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/c...
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The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, Explained www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/c...
The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, Explained
An attempt by the agency to claw back billions in climate funds has led to confusion and the resignation of a top prosecutor.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Seems like this signals that we should look for actions by the current regime to illegally park public funds with private institutions. What they accuse, they usually do.
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The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, Explained www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/c...
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The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, Explained www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/c...
Oh FFS. What are these snowflake corporate shills so afraid of?
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Citizens could still gather evidence of air pollution. But it might not matter anymore in Kentucky. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/c...
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Citizens could still gather evidence of air pollution. But it might not matter anymore in Kentucky. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/c...
Citizens could still gather evidence of air pollution. But it might not matter anymore in Kentucky. • Kentucky Lantern
Industry-backed bill that could exclude evidence of air pollution gathered by citizens is up for a vote in the Kentucky House.
kentuckylantern.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Oh FFS. What are these snowflake corporate shills so afraid of?
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Citizens could still gather evidence of air pollution. But it might not matter anymore in Kentucky. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/c...
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Citizens could still gather evidence of air pollution. But it might not matter anymore in Kentucky. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/c...
When your elected officials are thoroughly captured by the monopoly utilities, anti-competitive IS the point.
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Utah lawmakers propose bill to prevent PacifiCorp from ‘double counting’ renewables utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/02/19/u...
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Utah lawmakers propose bill to prevent PacifiCorp from ‘double counting’ renewables utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/02/19/u...
Utah lawmakers propose bill to prevent PacifiCorp from ‘double counting’ renewables • Utah News Dispatch
A bill changing how utilities like PacifiCorp conduct their energy resource planning is advancing in the Utah Legislature.
utahnewsdispatch.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When your elected officials are thoroughly captured by the monopoly utilities, anti-competitive IS the point.
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Utah lawmakers propose bill to prevent PacifiCorp from ‘double counting’ renewables utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/02/19/u...
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Utah lawmakers propose bill to prevent PacifiCorp from ‘double counting’ renewables utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/02/19/u...
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REPOST if you stand with AOC!
February 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
REPOST if you stand with AOC!
One more thing to add to your watchlist in these fossil-furioso times in the utility industry: Greenwashing and Resource Swapping shell games. Especially with data center deals by utilities in the south and southeast U.S.
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Letters: Claims of a clean energy Super Bowl should have been scrutinized
In December, the New Orleans City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a short-term agreement between Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana.
www.nola.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
One more thing to add to your watchlist in these fossil-furioso times in the utility industry: Greenwashing and Resource Swapping shell games. Especially with data center deals by utilities in the south and southeast U.S.
www.nola.com/opinions/let...
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These Texas Railroad Commissioners are elected, and campaigns are funded by payments from the industry they "regulate." But Texas voters keep them in office. Thanks, @insideclimatenews.org for great reporting!
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Railroad Commission Approves More Waste Disposal in East Texas - Inside Climate News
Oil and gas commissioners overruled the recommendations of technical staff, authorizing an oilfield waste site in Paxton, Texas. It is one of several proposed East Texas facilities that will accept wa...
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February 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
These Texas Railroad Commissioners are elected, and campaigns are funded by payments from the industry they "regulate." But Texas voters keep them in office. Thanks, @insideclimatenews.org for great reporting!
insideclimatenews.org/news/1602202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1602202...
More than frustrated that utility profits skyrocket almost everywhere while we face financial hardships, worsened by the current federal oligarchy. Plenty of blame to go around. Cuz I have been one, I start with "regulators need to cape up." We can fix this.
www.siliconvalley.com/2025/02/13/p...
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PG&E reports profit of more than $2 billion for 2024
Utility titan expects profits to be higher in 2025 than 2024.
www.siliconvalley.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
More than frustrated that utility profits skyrocket almost everywhere while we face financial hardships, worsened by the current federal oligarchy. Plenty of blame to go around. Cuz I have been one, I start with "regulators need to cape up." We can fix this.
www.siliconvalley.com/2025/02/13/p...
www.siliconvalley.com/2025/02/13/p...
Classic case of regulatory failure (& regulatory capture) - bills like this are unnecessary if regulators do their basic job--protect the public interest.
Kansas House bill allows KCC to tweak electric utility profits based on customer rate changes kansasreflector.com/2025/02/05/k...
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Kansas House bill allows KCC to tweak electric utility profits based on customer rate changes kansasreflector.com/2025/02/05/k...
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Kansas House bill allows KCC to tweak electric utility profits based on customer rate changes • Kansas Reflector
Businesses that are heavy electricity users want Kansas Legislature to incentivize Evergy to hold annual customer rate hikes under 1% per year.
kansasreflector.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Classic case of regulatory failure (& regulatory capture) - bills like this are unnecessary if regulators do their basic job--protect the public interest.
Kansas House bill allows KCC to tweak electric utility profits based on customer rate changes kansasreflector.com/2025/02/05/k...
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Kansas House bill allows KCC to tweak electric utility profits based on customer rate changes kansasreflector.com/2025/02/05/k...
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Reading utility proposals about building gas plants and getting sweetheart deals from regulators to serve fantastical industrialized tech load . . . and I can't stop thinking: Grifters go where the marks are chumps. Am I wrong?
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February 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Reading utility proposals about building gas plants and getting sweetheart deals from regulators to serve fantastical industrialized tech load . . . and I can't stop thinking: Grifters go where the marks are chumps. Am I wrong?
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Here is a simple, just, and reasonable approach to dealing with growing energy demand from data centers - require them to pay the costs they cause!
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Georgia SB34 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session
Bill Text (2025-01-28) Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit...
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February 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Here is a simple, just, and reasonable approach to dealing with growing energy demand from data centers - require them to pay the costs they cause!
legiscan.com/GA/text/SB34...
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A Snickers bar is $31.18 at Home Depot in Denver. No I didn’t buy one. What is the Trump equivalent of “Let’s Go Brandon?”
February 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A Snickers bar is $31.18 at Home Depot in Denver. No I didn’t buy one. What is the Trump equivalent of “Let’s Go Brandon?”
I expect a trend. Thanks to @insideclimatenews.org for spotting and explaining how sovereign state initiatives can be frustrated by the federal administration.
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Duke Energy Promised to Limit Emissions at Four New Gas Plants. It’s Already Back-Tracking - Inside Climate News
NC’s biggest utility is among 10 companies that have written to Trump’s new EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, asking for relief from a key Biden emissions rule, as well as coal ash disposal requirements.
insideclimatenews.org
January 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I expect a trend. Thanks to @insideclimatenews.org for spotting and explaining how sovereign state initiatives can be frustrated by the federal administration.
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By this summer, all my grass will be gone. Water-wise natives and hearty plants are so much prettier, and the energy and water savings are a bonus!
Colorado's cities, counties could be required to limit the amount and type of grass allowed around homes by 2028 coloradosun.com/2025/01/31/c...
Colorado's cities, counties could be required to limit the amount and type of grass allowed around homes by 2028 coloradosun.com/2025/01/31/c...
Colorado's cities, counties could be required to limit the amount and type of grass allowed around homes by 2028
House Bill 1113 would leave it up to counties, municipalities and local districts to determine how to restrict turf installation
coloradosun.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
By this summer, all my grass will be gone. Water-wise natives and hearty plants are so much prettier, and the energy and water savings are a bonus!
Colorado's cities, counties could be required to limit the amount and type of grass allowed around homes by 2028 coloradosun.com/2025/01/31/c...
Colorado's cities, counties could be required to limit the amount and type of grass allowed around homes by 2028 coloradosun.com/2025/01/31/c...