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BETTER RULES AND POLICY TO REDUCE RESIDENTIAL DISCONNECTIONS (R.18-07-005)
SUMMARY: This proceeding is designed to reduce the number of residential customer disconnections and to improve reconnection processes for disconnected customers. The goal of the Commission is to develope a comprehensive set of policies and rules to reduce the...
PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITIES DURING POWER SHUTOFFS (R.18-12-005)
SUMMARY: In this proceeding, the CPUC is deciding further rules and regulations that govern when, how and why utilities may shut off power lines during California’s fire season. The CPUC has determined, as a matter of last-resort and to avoid further wildfire damages,...
New CPUC Proposal
In a new development, with potentially significant ramifications, the CPUC issued a proposal that could require utilities to consider the impact of the environment before deciding what infrastructure to build. If approved, utilities, like SDG&E, would need to...
What is an Intervenor?
At the CPUC, UCAN is an “Intervenor” in regulatory proceedings affecting energy, tele-communication and other corporations. An Intervenor, upon showing a justifiable interest, is permitted to become a party to a proceeding. Intervenors are full participants in the...
CPUC Reduces the High User Charge
In a case of “better late than never” the CPUC approved reducing the “High User Charge ” (essentially an expensive third-tier for usage over 400% of baseline allowance) for SDG&E customers to help thwart the effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this...
SDG&E Information
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a California corporation, wholly owned by Sempra Energy, provides electric service in a portion of Orange County and electric and gas services in San Diego County. SDG&E provides...