SDG&E's Proposed Solar Tax is Rejected by Regulators
In a surprising but welcome move today, CPUC, the California Public Utilities Commission agreed with UCAN that SDG&E's attempt to raise rates and charge special fees to owners of solar photo-voltaic panels is illegal. SDG&E has been ordered to submit a new rate proposal that doesn't include this controversial charge. Full story.
Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Murtaza H. Baxamusa named to UCAN's Board of Directors
UCAN has named Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Dr. Murtaza H. Baxamusa to its Board of Directors. Details.
SDG&E reports 5,000 claims filed for damages and spoiled food from the September 8th blackout
Did you lose food or suffer property damages during the September 8th blackout? You may be able to get reimbursed by SDG&E. More.
East County residents burned by SDG&E's fire shut-off policy
Miriam Rafferty of East County Magazine is reporting that rural San Diego residents were intentionally left powerless by SDG&E due to a fire in Mexico. SDG&E shut off their power to limit its own insurance liability, thereby endangering the lives and property of San Diego ratepayers. More.
A "culture of corruption" at California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
On October 19, Katy Grimes of CalWatchdog reported on the "culture of corruption" at the California Public Utilities Commission. Here's our take.
SDG&E blasted in public hearings
It's usually a few degrees hotter in El Cajon, but on Wednesday, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) got scorched as angry ratepayers descended on the Commission and made their voices heard. Details.
If you charged the highest rates in the nation, you wouldn't want to talk about it on TV, either.
In this KPBS Evening Edition interview on the details of the latest SDG&E rate hike, it is revealed that SDG&E refused to be interviewed alongside UCAN's Michael Shames. Can you blame them?
How SDG&E's Cunning Accounting Tricks Could Cost You
UCAN's experts catch Sempra trying to dump costs upon SDG&E customers via depreciation and accounting tricks. UCAN submitted a protest to SDG&E's informal filing with the PUC, in which the utility hoped to slip through some benefits for its parent company.
UCAN members needed at rate hearings!
The hearings are over. Many thanks to all who attended.
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