Podcasts & Audio

PODCAST: Michael Shames argues against SDG&E's Sunrise powerline

  • Artist: UCAN.org podcasts
  • Title: The Sunrise Proposal with Michael Shames
  • Length: 12:43 minutes (11.65 MB)
  • Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
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  • PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses why UCAN is opposed to SDG&E Sunrise powerline with Brandon Weiner. Also, find out the role Governor Schwarzenegger and the current political climate plays in the potential construction of the powerline. Listen here.

    PODCAST: Michael Shames breaks down the SDG&E rate case

  • Artist: UCAN.org podcasts
  • Title: SDG&E Rate Case with Michael Shames
  • Length: 10:45 minutes (9.84 MB)
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  • PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses the major issues involved in San Diego Gas and Electric's 2007 rate request with Brandon Weiner. If you have questions about your utility rates, or are interested in the future of energy usage in San Diego, then this podcast is a must listen. Music courtesy of wonder bunny.

    PODCAST: Michael Shames breaks down the SDG&E rate case

  • Artist: UCAN.org podcasts
  • Title: SDG&E Rate Case with Michael Shames
  • Length: 10:45 minutes (9.84 MB)
  • Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
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  • PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses the major issues involved in San Diego Gas and Electric's 2007 rate request with Brandon Weiner. If you have questions about your utility rates, or are interested in the future of energy usage in San Diego, then this podcast is a must listen. Music courtesy of wonder bunny.

    PODCAST: Michael Shames breaks down the SDG&E rate case

  • Artist: UCAN.org podcasts
  • Title: SDG&E Rate Case with Michael Shames
  • Length: 10:45 minutes (9.84 MB)
  • Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
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  • PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses the major issues involved in San Diego Gas and Electric's 2007 rate request with Brandon Weiner. If you have questions about your utility rates, or are interested in the future of energy usage in San Diego, then this podcast is a must listen. Music courtesy of wonder bunny.

    PODCAST: Michael Shames breaks down the SDG&E rate case

  • Artist: UCAN.org podcasts
  • Title: SDG&E Rate Case with Michael Shames
  • Length: 10:45 minutes (9.84 MB)
  • Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
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  • PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses the major issues involved in San Diego Gas and Electric's 2007 rate request with Brandon Weiner. If you have questions about your utility rates, or are interested in the future of energy usage in San Diego, then this podcast is a must listen. Music courtesy of wonder bunny.

    AUDIO: Officials debate the Sunrise Powerlink on KPBS

  • Artist: KPBS
  • Title: AUDIO: Officials debate the Sunrise Powerlink on KPBS
  • Length: 2:02 minutes (955.35 KB)
  • Format: Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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  • KPBS San Diego: Listen to Michael Shames debate Sunrise along with representatives from SDG&E, CALISO, and the CA State Parks Foundation.

    AUDIO: SDG&E alleged to have hid information in order to boost rates

  • Artist: KPBS
  • Title: SDG&E alleged to have hid information in order to boost rates
  • Length: 441.22 KB
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  • KPBS San Diego: UCAN has filed a motion against San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), a subsidiary of Sempra Utilities, for unlawfully failing to disclose documents that include a major cost-cutting plan. It is not known how the previously undisclosed plan will affect SDG&E's proposed $1.5 billion rate increase. Listen here.

    AUDIO: UCAN Executive Director Michael Shames appears on KPBS' "These Days"

  • Artist: KPBS These Days
  • Title: Consumer Advocate Shares Outlook on Current Issues
  • Date: March 6, 2007
  • Length: 33:00 minutes (15.2 MB)
  • Format: Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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  • UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, talks to KPBS "These Days" host Tom Fudge about the latest SDG&E rate increase, skyrocketing gas prices, and recent San Diego City Council decision to approve a controversial water and sewer rate hike.



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