UCAN’s Impact

We’ve saved San Diegans over 400 million dollars since we’ve been established.

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UCAN’s efforts are focused on:

Intervening In Regulatory Proceedings

UCAN intervenes in regulatory proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to advocate and represent the interest of consumers.

Individual Utility Customers

UCAN primarily focuses its efforts on the rates and services of San Diego Gas & Electric company (SDG&E), the City of San Diego Water Department (and other local water departments), cell phone carriers and cable companies.

Consumer Education

UCAN also engages in consumer education through speaking engagements. If you are interested in having UCAN come to speak at your meeting or function please contact us.

How We’ve Helped

UCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting consumer interests by advocating for lower rates before the California Public Utilities Commission and to ensure fair billing practices through advocacy and representation of consumer interests in other settings.  We also help resolve customer disputes on behalf of individuals regarding service and billing issues with utility providers.

Educate Rate Payers

Provide info on fair utility rates

Lower Bills

Save San Diegans money

Our Latest PrOceedings

Ever Wonder How to Give Effective Public Comments?

The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is holding a 1 hour Zoom presentation on "How to Give Effective Public Comments" on Wednesday, March 15th from 6pm-7pm. UCAN encourages ratepayers to attend to learn how to voice their utility rate concerns to the CPUC. For more...

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A.22-05-015-SDG&E 2024 General Rate Case Phase 1

Public Participation Hearings will be held in March 2023. Please see ALJ's Ruling for more information. SDG&E filed its 2024 General Rate Case (GRC) on May 16, 2022. This is the case that establishes the overall amount of money (revenue requirement) SDG&E...

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A.23-01-008 SDG&E General Rate Case Phase 2

SDG&E filed its General Rate Case Phase 2 application on January 17, 2023. General rate cases (GRCs) determine the costs of operating and maintaining the utility system (revenue requirement) and are separated into two phases. The first phase of a GRC determines...

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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.