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AUDIO: Drop in gas prices due to political pressure and less consumer demand

Listen to UCAN gas analyst Charles Langley's explanation for the current price of gas on KPBS.

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AUDIO: The price of oil is going up...why not the price of gasoline?

AUDIO: Listen to UCAN gas analyst Charles Langley discuss the reason behind the recent decline in gas prices with KCRW's Warren Olney

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PODCAST: Mayor Sander's newest sewer and water rate increases

PODCAST: UCAN's Brandon Weiner attended Mayor Sander's sewer and water rate presentation at the Rancho Bernardo Library and spoke with Dr. Timothy Bertch, Director of Mertropolitan Wastewater. Join Brandon as he interviews Dr. Bertch and shares his thoughts on the rate proposal. Listen

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

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.

610 downloads 1094 plays

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

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.

615 downloads 670 plays

AUDIO: Officials debate the Sunrise Powerlink on KPBS

KPBS San Diego: Listen to Michael Shames debate Sunrise along with representatives from SDG&E, CALISO, and the CA State Parks Foundation.

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AUDIO: Gas prices may rise come 4th of July

AUDIO: UCAN gas analyst Charles Langley tells KPBS San Diego that falling gas prices may soon rise. 

780 downloads 13 plays

PODCAST: Netflix gift card subscriptions

PODCAST: Listen to UCAN legal intern Carter Knopke explain what he found concerning Netflix's questionable gift subscription practices to Brandon Weiner on the UCAN.org podcast. Listen here or read Carter's blog on Netflix here. Music by wonder bunny.

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AUDIO: How to cancel your cell phone contract interview with Art Neill on KNX 1070

UCAN staff attorney Art Neill talks with Bob McCormick of KNX 1070's Money 101 about cancelling your cell phone contract. Listen here.

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


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.

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