UCAN’s efforts are focused on:
Intervening In Regulatory Proceedings
UCAN intervenes in regulatory proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to advocate and represent the interest of consumers.
Individual Utility Customers
Consumer Education
How We’ve Helped
UCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting consumer interests by advocating for lower rates before the California Public Utilities Commission and to ensure fair billing practices through advocacy and representation of consumer interests in other settings. We also help resolve customer disputes on behalf of individuals regarding service and billing issues with utility providers.
Educate Rate Payers
Provide info on fair utility rates
Lower Bills
Save San Diegans money
Our Latest PrOceedings
Higher prices for San Diego ratepayers…again!
Every four years, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) submits an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting the amount of money it needs to collect from customers to provide electric and gas services. This year, SDG&E filed...
SDGE Offers “New” Super Off-Peak Period from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekdays Year-Round
Back in 2019, SDG&E began defaulting customers onto its “Time-of-Use” rates. These rates were the result of changing grid conditions due to the increase of rooftop and utility-scale solar generation. Changing grid conditions included abundant solar energy during...
Base Service Charge
In October 2025, SDG&E began its new “Base Services Charge” or “BSC”. Below is some information to help you understand what changed on your electricity bill and why. WHY IS MY ELECTRICITY BILL CHANGING? In June 2022, the CA Legislature passed AB 205 requiring the...