by ucan | Nov 9, 2021 | Energy
SDG&E recently indicated it would support allowing gas capacity upgrades at existing sites to count toward the 11.5 GW procurement previously ordered by the CPUC. At that time, the Commission hailed the procurement package — approved amid the threat of more...
by ucan | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, governments scrambled to “keep everyone’s lights on.” Nationally, 34 states imposed moratoriums on utility shutoffs in the year since lockdowns began. As UCAN has extensively written about, California was one of those states. ...
by ucan | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy
A recent CPUC decision, in the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) proceeding, may not fully resolve simmering issues between Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) and emerging Consumer Choice Aggregate entities. The absence of a definitive decision on who owns...
by ucan | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy
Across California, cities are seeking to ditch gas and require buildings be equipped to run solely on electricity for all energy needs including heating and cooking. But union-represented gas workers are worried it could cost them jobs. UCAN has been following this...
by ucan | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a deal regarding a botched SDG&E lightbulb project that will see the utility refund $51.6 million to ratepayers and pay a $5.5 million fine. UCAN earlier highlighted the agreement that resulted from...
