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The CPUC has an opportunity to send a PG&E a strong message about public safety

State regulators propose that PG&E be punished with a record $2.25 billion penalty for San Bruno blast State regulators recommended on Monday that PG&E pay a $2.25 billion penalty—the largest

Cal Water customers speak out against rate hikes

Cal Water customers speak out against rate hikes An administrative law judge heard nearly two hours of testimony Friday night from Lucerne residents angry, frustrated and – in one woman’s

Bill Would Strip PUC’s Oversight of Land Lines, Critics Say

A coalition of SB 1161 backers, led by AT&T and Verizon Communications, says the proposed legislation is needed to reaffirm California’s generally hands-off stance toward “an open and competitive Internet.”

Dumbest Smart Meters Yet for SoCalGas

TURN OpEd: The dumbest smart meters yet are gas smart meters The dumbest smart meters yet—gas smart meters—are poised to ignite a new round of smart meter wars in California.

PG&E Gets A Rake Hike, But Smaller Than It Wanted.

RTURN and our allies win concessions from PG&E Rates are going up for customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.— but not nearly as steeply as the company originally proposed.

Rebate Debate Over Utility-Sector Cap & Trade Revenues

TURN welcomes new CPUC Commissioner’s new perspective SAN FRANCISCO—Catherine Sandoval has upended AT&T’s hopes of smooth sailing in California over its bid for T-Mobile. Sandoval, a former official with the

TURN And DRA Urge CPUC To Put Pipeline Safety Before Smart Meters

Consumer Groups Urge SoCalGas to Put Safety Before Smart Meters For Immediate Release from TURN, The Utility Reform Network and DRA Contact: Mindy Spatt, TURN Communications Director, 415.929.8876 ext. 306

Looking Closer At Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Programs

Energy efficiency should not be a gravy train for utility companies. Not all energy efficiencies are created equal. At least, that’s the argument of consumer and environmental groups lobbying the

DRA and TURN Request Reconsideration of $68 Million in Ratepayer-Funded Bonuses for Energy Efficiency

CPUC laxity is turning energy efficiency programs into a gravy train for the utility companies. Ratepayers should not be on the hook for unearned shareholder profits. The CPUC needs to

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