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Tag: PG&E

The sun sets behind a row of electrical towers in Fresno County on Sept. 6, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things to know

Avatar photo by Wendy Fry July 20, 2023August 10, 2023

California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.

People walk along a trail during sunset in Death Valley National Park on July 16, 2023. Photo by John Locher, AP Photo
Posted inWhatMatters

Is this a way to limit high California electric bills?

Avatar photo by Lynn La July 20, 2023July 20, 2023
Aerial view of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo. Photo by Lionel Hahn/REUTERS
Posted inEnvironment

Feds allow Diablo Canyon to stay open while seeking 20-year extension

Nadia Lopez by Nadia Lopez March 2, 2023March 2, 2023
A PG&E Smart Meter in Oakland on Feb. 28, 2023. Consumers are facing high utility bills.
Posted inWhatMatters

How will California stop skyrocketing utility bills?

Avatar photo by Sameea Kamal March 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Aerial view of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo. Photo by Lionel Hahn/REUTERS
Posted inEnvironment

Diablo Canyon: Nuke plant a step closer to staying open longer

Nadia Lopez by Nadia Lopez September 1, 2022September 2, 2022
A firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire on Nov. 16, 2018, in Paradise. A lobbyist seeking a $1.5-billion state loan to help tens of thousands of victims of devastating California wildfires is leaving his job amid a sexual harassment scandal. The PG&E Fire Victim Trust reported Wednesday, April 20, 2022 that Patrick McCallum and the trust “have agreed to part ways." Photo by John Locher, AP Photo
Posted inWhatMatters

Yet another setback for PG&E wildfire victims

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven April 22, 2022April 22, 2022
Pacific Gas & Electric vehicles are parked at the PG&E Oakland Service Center in Oakland on Jan. 14, 2019. Photo by Ben Margot, AP Photo
Posted inWhatMatters

State under fire for granting PG&E safety license

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven February 2, 2022February 2, 2022
The Creek Fire burns in the Sierra National Forest on Sept. 6, 2020, near Big Creek, Calif. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo
Posted inWhatMatters

PG&E under federal investigation

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Posted inWhatMatters

Top PG&E regulator resigns

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven September 29, 2021September 29, 2021
blackouts
Posted inCommentary

California can help vulnerable communities prepare for blackouts

by Guest Commentary September 22, 2021September 21, 2021

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