Utilities

Companies and consumers aren’t happy, but consumer advocates say the proposed rule could be a more efficient use of the public’s money.

The proposed state budget fails to address the continuing economic fallout of the pandemic by not providing additional utility debt relief for families.

California grants a safety certificate to PG&E just after the utility came off probation for the deadly 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion.

SB 28 would provide two important tools to force transparency and ensure accountability from broadband internet providers.

AB 418 would provide local governments needed resources to ensure that critical services remain available during blackouts.

California utilities submitted proposals to slow the growth of solar energy by charging households $78 per month to have solar on their roof.

We fought to create today’s utility structure where companies providing public necessities must offer universal service at affordable rates.

State leaders and policymakers should develop a systematic strategy for the long-term phase-out of natural gas in our buildings.

PG&E customers pay 80% more than national average.

The network of utilities and operators running California’s electric grid must create a more flexible, sustainable system.