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
Consumer Education
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
A.25-03-010-Cost-of-Capital Proceeding
Every three years SDG&E files what is known as its “Cost-of-Capital” proceeding that determines the appropriate “rate of return” on its capital assets. Capital assets are the physical resources used by SDGE to get electricity and gas to your home. These assets...
Base Service Charge
SDG&E customers will soon see a new charge on their bill: the Base Services Charge or BSC. Below is some information to help you understand what is changing on your electricity bill and why. WHY IS MY ELECTRICITY BILL CHANGING? Back in June 2022, the CA...
What is Happening with the Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program in California?
On Aug. 7, 2025, the California Supreme Court directed the lower appeals court to revisit its ruling upholding the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) December 2022 decision on Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0). This decision reduced payments to solar panel...