National View of Rising Electricity Costs

by | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, governments scrambled to “keep everyone’s lights on.”  Nationally, 34 states imposed moratoriums on utility shutoffs in the year since lockdowns began.  As UCAN has extensively written about, California was one of those states. ...

Cities are Ditching Gas

by | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy

Across California, cities are seeking to ditch gas and require buildings be equipped to run solely on electricity for all energy needs including heating and cooking. But union-represented gas workers are worried it could cost them jobs.  UCAN has been following this...

SDG&E Refunding Ratepayers for Botched Lightbulb Project

by | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy

The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a deal regarding a botched SDG&E lightbulb project that will see the utility refund $51.6 million to ratepayers and pay a $5.5 million fine.  UCAN earlier highlighted the agreement that resulted from...

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.