Electric Giants Fork Over $1M for Toxic Transformer Sins
Published Date: 12/22/2025
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Summary
Six electric companies that sent toxic transformers to a Texas cleanup site will pay over $1 million to help cover the cleanup costs. This deal settles a lawsuit and stops the government from asking these companies for more money later. People have 30 days from December 22, 2025, to share their thoughts on this agreement.
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