High User Charge is Ending

by | Mar 5, 2021 | Energy

The California Public Utilities Commission voted to end a high usage charge that affected San Diego Gas & Electric customers during hot summer months.  The state-mandated High Usage Charge — a substantially higher price for electricity at 400% of normal usage — was established in 2017 to encourage energy conservation.  But the special charge caused bills to spike for tens of thousands of SDG&E customers during heat waves when air-conditioning is essential.  UCAN heard from members and customers complaining of their bill increases.  UCAN joined the CPUC proceeding and, in this case, joined SDG&E in fighting to end the High Usage Charge. 

Please see:  https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2021/03/04/sdge-wins-state-approval-to-eliminate-summertime-high-usage-charges/.

Jason Zeller has over thirty years of professional experience in public utility regulation, including experience in all of the industries regulated by the CPUC. Previously he served as an Assistant General Counsel at the Commission for twelve years and was a staff counsel for six years. Jason is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and New York Law School. He also holds a Master’s in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis from The New School. He is an active member of the California State Bar Association.