Why It Matters
National Grid USA Service Co. Inc. terminated its lobbying relationship with Forbes Tate Partners LLC effective July 13, according to a termination notice filed in late August. Forbes Tate Partners LLC represented National Grid USA Service Co. Inc. on federal lobbying matters from 2022 through 2026.
The firm reported $26.27 million in total lobbying revenue across 153 clients in 2025, with National Grid representing one account among many.
The termination filing itself reported $10,000 in compensation.
Four lobbyists worked on National Grid matters: Ryan McConaghy, a partner at the firm; Kristina Dunklin; Rick Murphy III; and Cindy Brown. McConaghy served as policy director for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and legislative director for Rep. John Hall (D-NY-19). Dunklin worked in the House for seven years two months. Brown served in the House for nine years nine months. Murphy served as chief of staff for Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH).
Broader Context
The firm actively lobbied for the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the third quarter of 2022, then shifted to implementation work starting in the fourth quarter that year.
By the fourth quarter of 2025, however, National Grid's lobbying priorities narrowed. Forbes Tate's filing that quarter dropped explicit reference to the Inflation Reduction Act and instead focused on permitting, affordability, and reliability.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, ended the 30 percent residential solar credit and the $3,200 energy efficiency credit.
---
Spot something wrong? Report an issue with this article