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FERA — Family Electric Rate Assistance (Electric Only)

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

Please Don’t Take Away My Landline!

Thousands of TURN members urged their legislators to reject AB 2395, and let them keep their landlines. Their advocacy was key to defeating the bill. Here’s why one TURN member,

Save Water and Energy at the Same Time!

You Don’t Need to Suffer to Save! Dear Consumer Advisor, I know we’re in a drought, and that I need to conserve water. And in the hot climate I

Summer Special: Let Sunshine In-After you do the Math!

Is it better to purchase solar panels or to rent them? Several companies now offer leasing options, so you do not have to put down the $20,000-$30,000 to buy solar

TURNS out Verizon Owed Me Money

TURN training leads to refund from Verizon By Jessica Paz-Cedillos Consumers Fight Back Tip Working for TURN has taught me that an informed consumer is a wise consumer. I took

Lower Gas Price Scams?

Don’t Get Gassed: TURN is not convinced that gas deregulation can save customers money. Dear Consumer Advisor, I’ve received a couple of calls from gas companies claiming they can provide

Puzzled About Time-of-Use Rates

CPUC imposes new rates on small businesses Dear Consumer Advisor, I recently heard from PG&E that my small business, a retail shop in Fresno, is going to be billed differently,

No Spoils for the Victor

Recently, Sandy S., a senior who lives on a fixed income, contacted TURN for information on filing a claim against PG&E after a power outage left her with a refrigerator

Rules Governing Utility Shut-Offs

Rules to keep in mind if you are at risk of a utility shut-off. If you fail to make payments and are at risk of shut-off, keep in mind: Your

SoCalGas: Direct Assistance Program (DAP)

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) offers no-cost energy-saving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified limited-income renters and homeowners. The Gas Company offers no-cost weatherization and furnace

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