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SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago

Lynch: California may need a revolt against its utility commission

California's Public Utilities Commission was established to protect consumers but is now criticized for failing to regulate utility companies effectively.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

PG&E reports profit of $2.47B for 2024, shattering records for second year in a row

PG&E achieved $2.47 billion in profits in 2024 amidst multiple rate hikes, prompting legislative proposals for caps on utility rate increases.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
California

After pushback, Gavin Newsom cuts much of his electric bill affordability plan. What's next?

California's legislative session is unlikely to produce significant relief for residents facing high electric bills.
Consumer advocates are fighting against utilities backed by financial interests for ratepayer relief.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Portland food

Average PG&E Utility Bills Have Gone Up Nearly 70% Since 2020 | KQED

PG&E seeks to raise electricity rates further amid a history of significant rate hikes, which many view as unfair to consumers.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago

Lynch: California may need a revolt against its utility commission

California's Public Utilities Commission was established to protect consumers but is now criticized for failing to regulate utility companies effectively.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

PG&E reports profit of $2.47B for 2024, shattering records for second year in a row

PG&E achieved $2.47 billion in profits in 2024 amidst multiple rate hikes, prompting legislative proposals for caps on utility rate increases.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
California

After pushback, Gavin Newsom cuts much of his electric bill affordability plan. What's next?

California's legislative session is unlikely to produce significant relief for residents facing high electric bills.
Consumer advocates are fighting against utilities backed by financial interests for ratepayer relief.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Portland food

Average PG&E Utility Bills Have Gone Up Nearly 70% Since 2020 | KQED

PG&E seeks to raise electricity rates further amid a history of significant rate hikes, which many view as unfair to consumers.
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Portland food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

PG&E seeking rate hike so shareholders can profit more. Here's how much it could cost you

PG&E is seeking a rate increase to benefit shareholders despite record profits and high energy bills for customers.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'My highest bill ever': Readers share how expensive their energy bills were this winter

Massachusetts gas providers ordered to reduce rates by at least 5% in response to high energy costs.
Consumer reactions highlight the financial stress caused by recent bill increases.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Senator Kevin Parker pushes for legislative package to protect utility ratepayers

New York's utility regulations are being reformed to ensure affordability and accountability for utility companies.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Science

PG&E Wants to Pull the Plug on Electrification Project at CSU Monterey Bay | KQED

PG&E's abrupt termination of a promising electrification project raises concerns over financial motivations and stakeholder disagreements.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago
Portland

It's Fucking Time

Public ownership is essential for power companies like PGE and PP&L.
Ratepayers are exploited by corporate greed in the utility sector.
Eminent Domain should be utilized to reclaim publicly-owned utilities.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Edison under scrutiny for Eaton fire. Who pays liability will be 'new frontier' for California

The wildfire fund established to protect utilities in California faces a significant challenge amid escalating wildfire risks and severe recent fires.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
California

Newsom energy plan sparks tug of war with lawmakers in final hours of legislative session

The California energy cost relief bills are criticized for lacking transparency and being weakened by lobbying, offering minimal actual relief for consumers.
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