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...
by ucan | Jun 25, 2021 | Energy
The CPUC just announced that the moratorium on utility disconnections has been extended. Previously, the Commission adopted an emergency resolution that directed energy, water and communications corporations to apply customer protection measures during the COVID-19...
by ucan | Jun 9, 2021 | Energy
Citing various reasons for the bankruptcy filing, CCA officials noted, in particular, the number of customers who fell behind on their utility bills because of the financial effects of the pandemic. The CPUC order prohibiting power companies from disconnecting...
