Energy RSS FeedSummary of UCAN's Opening Brief in protest of proposed SDG&E rate hike
Today, UCAN published its Opening Brief in protest of a proposed 7.75% rate in favor of SDG&E. UCAN prevailed with a $70 million reduction in SDG&E's smart meter costs, but other apsects of the decision are troubling. Click here for our summary of UCAN's Opening Brief to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Opening Brief in response to CPUC's proposed rate increase for SDG&E
UCAN has published its response and protest to a recommendation by an Administrative Law Judge to increase SDG&E's rates by 7.75%. If the rate hike is approved, SDG&E's rates will be the second highest in the nation. READ THE OPENING BRIEF to the California Public Utilities Commission.
CPUC agrees to hold public participation meetings on San Onofre nuclear restart
CPUC, the California Public Utilities Commission will hold hearings on whether or not the failed nuclear reactors at San Onofre State beach should be restarted. The announcement, reported in today's edition of the UT comes days after UCAN filed a motion demanding public hearings. More.
UCAN to demand public hearings on San Onofre in San Diego
Today, UCAN, the Utility Consumers' Action Network, announced that it will be filing a motion in regulatory court to demand public hearings in San Diego on the planned restart of the failed nuclear reactor at San Onofre. Full story.
Public Hearing on San Onofre Nuclear Plant, February 21, 2013
On February 21, the public will have a rare opportunity to speak out against the proposed 70% restart of the failed and incredibly costly San Onofre Generator. Details.
UCAN condemns SDG&E's secret rate hike
SDG&E's $1 billion back-door rate hike
slated for approval by unelected bureaucrats
slated for approval by unelected bureaucrats
UCAN and consumer attorney Michael Aguirre
urge San Diego voters to contact their
elected officials in protest
urge San Diego voters to contact their
elected officials in protest
PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY, 8:00 AM, DECEMBER 20
UCAN and former City Attorney Mike Aguirre will
be holding a joint Press Conference at 444 West C
Street, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92129 at 8:00 AM
this morning.
Attorneys for SDG&E ratepayers and wild fire victims
will be calling on voters to contact their elected
officials to protest a NEW $1 billion dollar electric
rate hike that is about to be approved by the California
Public Utilities Commission.
DETAILS.
What to do when you can't pay your SDG&E Bill
UCAN's Guide to getting financial help for your SDG&E bill. Are you having trouble your electric and gas bill from SDG&E? You aren't alone. There are several programs available that may be able to help you. Click here for details.
The problem with Prepaid Utility Service from SDG&E
San Diego Gas & Electric is proposing that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopt a new money-making scheme that forces San Diego's most vulnerable ratepayers to pay their electric bills in advance or face shut-offs. Prepaid utility service is a flawed solution to the problem of "helping" individuals who are struggling to pay some of the highest electric bills in the nation. Full Story.
UCAN smart meter opt-out proposal gets green light from Commission
SDG&E customers who don't want to be served by smart meters now have an option as a result of today's CPUC decision adopting a UCAN proposal.....but only if they take action. FULL STORY.
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