Customers are Falling Behind on Utility Bills Due to Covid

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Energy

The Union-Tribune’s Rob Nikolewski reports on SDG&E customers falling behind their utility bills.  UCAN’s Jason Zeller, quoted in the article, has been involved in CPUC proceedings seeking to provide consumer relief.  UCAN’s recent newsletter...

City of San Diego Issues Utility Franchise Bid

by | Sep 30, 2020 | Energy

After the City Council could not agree on terms to recommend, the Mayor’s Office released the requirements a utility must meet to win the right to provide electric and gas services within the city limits.  The Invitation to Bid calls for a new agreement lasting 20...

Why Did California Have Rolling Blackouts?

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Energy

Did the State Independent System Operator overreact in ordering rolling blackouts?   This excellent review provides background and details on why California suffered its first power outages since 2001.  But Governor Newsom, and others, were not happy with the lack of...

Rolling Blackouts in California

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Energy

California is confronting first significant rolling blackouts since 2001.  Over the August 14th-16th weekend, the State was challenged by a number of factors – the heatwave, insufficient procurement of resources, changing system needs, and a reduction in energy...

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.