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Author Archives: Kathiann M. Kowalski

Kathi is the author of 25 books and more than 600 articles, and writes often on science and policy issues. In addition to her journalism career, Kathi is an alumna of Harvard Law School and has spent 15 years practicing law. She is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and the National Association of Science Writers. Kathi covers the state of Ohio.

In this video screen capture, Asim Haque chairs an Aug. 4, 2017, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio hearing.
Posted inMidwest

Former PUCO chair texted he knew FirstEnergy charge was likely unlawful, but company would keep money anyway

by Kathiann M. Kowalski May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Texts about the $456 million charge may further undermine public confidence in the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

The FirstEnergy Building in Akron, Ohio.
Posted inMidwest

Eye on Utilities: FirstEnergy continues to play hardball with Consumers’ Counsel and others

by Kathiann M. Kowalski May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Ohio's Perry nuclear power plant.
Posted inMidwest

Ohio bill would open door to subsidize next-generation nuclear power work

by Kathiann M. Kowalski May 10, 2022May 19, 2022
Eye on utilities promo image
Posted inMidwest

Eye on Utilities: Challengers ask Ohio regulators to impose penalties on FirstEnergy

by Kathiann M. Kowalski April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
Utility workers address damaged power poles in May 2019, in Vandalia, Ohio, in the aftermath of strong tornadoes that spun through the Midwest.
Posted inMidwest

Storms strain Ohio’s electric grid, and climate change could make it worse

by Kathiann M. Kowalski April 26, 2022May 3, 2022

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