Riverside CCA Files for Bankruptcy

Citing various reasons for the bankruptcy filing, CCA officials noted, in particular, the number of customers who fell behind on their utility bills because of the financial effects of the pandemic. The CPUC order prohibiting power companies from disconnecting...

CPUC to Accelerate EV Charger Deployment

In a recent proceeding that UCAN contributed significantly, the Commission announced it would offer more flexibility in what infrastructure can be deploy before 2025.  And the CPUC required the utilities should follow to ensure equity in their EV infrastructure...

City of SD Approves New SDG&E Franchise

The San Diego City Council finalized a new utility franchise agreement between the city and SDG&E, confirming a deal that will see the utility continue to provide power service within the city limits for up to 20 years:  the new deal will run for 10 years and has...

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.