San Diegans Behind on Their Water Bills

More than 69,600 people in San Diego County are behind on their water bill right now with over 11,200 San Diegans owing more than $1,000.  Statewide, one in eight Californians has water debt, and the unpaid bill total has swelled to $1 billion, according to a recent...

What is the Commission Doing About Covid-19 Utility Debt?

The CPUC opened a new proceeding to consider ways to deal with growing energy arrearages — the total amount of unpaid customer bills.  The pandemic led to shifts in energy usage, with residential customers consuming more power as they work and study from home; despite...

Mayor Gloria Proposed New Franchise Timeline

Mayor announces timeline to review and negotiate new franchise with SDG&E.  With the current franchise agreement set to expire on June, 1, 2021, Mayor Gloria and the City Council will hold various public meetings, via virtual town halls, to gather input.  Please...

Increase in Electricity Usage Due to Working from Home

A recent study confirms, given current conditions, California residents on average are using more electricity and, hence, spending more – $176 for the year – on electricity.  This story from the Union Tribune highlights the study which attributes the higher numbers to...

New Rule Regarding Microgrids

California regulators recently adopted on rules to facilitate microgrid deployment in California to ensure grid resilience and backup power capabilities.  UCAN participated and contributed to this proceeding to reduce barriers to microgrid development. The latest...

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.