Electric companies are allowed to shut off power throughout their territories when the weather causes high risk of fires sparked by their equipment. During a planned power shut off, landline
Your Right to Privacy
Consumers should have control of their own energy usage data and information. Right now, electric utilities can track your electricity usage every 15 minutes using Smart
Dear Consumer Advisor,
I recently saw TURN Executive Director Mark Toney on TV warning about punishment pricing being instituted by PG&E. I didn’t understand exactly when this would be started,
Everything you ever wanted to know about net metering
Dear Consumer Advisor,
I’m considering solar panels. I don’t use a huge amount of electricity, but I’ve heard I can sell
Thursday, June 15, Los Angeles—Small business owners in the Los Angeles area are facing a double whammy from a combination of fraudulent hackers and an imperious phone company. Customers whose
Dear Consumer Advisor,
I’ve heard that my PG&E bill is changing- for the worse- but I don’t really understand what is going on or why. Can you explain?
Sincerely,
Mystified
Avoid having your electricity or gas shut off.
Step 1: Call your utility company. PG&E, SDG&E, SoCal Gas and SoCal Edison can offer customers in danger of shut off
We all want to be warm during the winter. Unfortunately some of us live in drafty old apartments or homes where the central heating is insufficient, forcing us to rely
Sign Up For The National Do Not Call Registry.
157 million consumers depend on the Do-Not-Call list to keep annoying telemarketers away. Those consumers can now enjoy more freedom
For households with three or more persons, this program provides a discount on electricity costs once your energy usage reaches certain levels.
Currently, residential electricity is measured in five levels
Consumer Survey: Were You Harmed by Planned Power Outages?
We know that thousands of customers were impacted by the shutoffs and instead of feeling safe, many customers were left fearing for their safety, unprepared and angry.
Schools, universities and
