Press Releases
California Strengthens Protections Against Disconnections During Extreme Heat
SAN FRANCISCO— The California Public Utilities Commission today agreed to reduce the temperature that triggers a statewide ban on utility disconnections to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, rejecting corporate utilities’ proposal to keep the threshold at 100 degrees.
The Utility Reform Network Intervenes in AT&T’s Federal Lawsuit Against the CPUC to Defend Reliable Communications Services for California Ratepayers
Oakland, CA - Today, The Utility Reform Network (TURN) has filed a motion to intervene in AT&T’s federal lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission and California Attorney General. TURN submitted this filing in partnership with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), and the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
Bills Protecting Ratepayers from Data Center Costs and Incentivizing Sustainable Tech Infrastructure Introduced
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bills 886and 887, two measures designed to protect California ratepayers from the potential increased costs and environmental damage caused by data centers.
PG&E Rate Hike Could Cost Families Over $500 a Year by 2030—TURN Urges Public to Speak Out
Oakland, CA — The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is calling on PG&E customers to raise their voices against PG&E’s proposed rate increases, which could drive monthly bills up by $42—totaling more than $500 annually—by 2030…
SoCal Edison reports record profits of $1.619 billion in 2024 while rates continue to rise
Los Angeles, CA — Southern California Edison (SCE) reported a record $1.619 billion in 2024 profits today, a 9.8% increase from the previous year. While profits increased, SCE customer’s rates have increased by 26% in the last three years…
San Diego Gas & Electric reports $891 million in profit in 2024
San Diego, CA — San Diego Gas & Electric today reported near record profits of $891 million off the backs of customers. SDG&E’s earnings report follows over $1.6 million spent in 2024 by its parent company…
PG&E Requests $2 Billion in Additional Rate Increases
On December 1, PG&E submitted a CPUC filing requesting its customers to pay an additional $2 billion in rate increases to cover wildfire mitigations costs, barely two weeks after approval of record breaking increases for its General Rate Increase.
TURN Applauds Governor Newsom for Recognizing Utility Debt as Major Issue for California Families
Mark Toney, Executive Director for TURN (the Utility Reform Network), applauded California Governor Newsom following today’s announcement that the Governor’s office will propose significant debt relief funds in the upcoming budget…