by ucan | Feb 24, 2021 | Energy
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...
by ucan | Feb 2, 2021 | Energy
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...
by ucan | Jan 26, 2021 | Energy
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...
by ucan | Jan 26, 2021 | Energy
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...
by ucan | Jan 26, 2021 | Energy
A final analysis of the 2020 rolling blackouts confirmed what a preliminary report in October found — that the blackouts were not caused by one single thing but by a combination of factors. But as the Governor himself stated: “We failed to predict and plan for these...
by ucan | Dec 7, 2020 | Energy
Power Shut-Off Alert! SDG&E notifies 50,000 customers that they could lose power this week as the region gets hit by strong Santa Ana winds. A red flag fire weather warning will be in effect for the eastern half of San Diego County until at least 10 p.m....
