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Later this year, the California Public Utilities Commission expects to update the rules over how owners of rooftop solar systems are compensated and if the past is any indication, the debate will be a fierce one between the state’s utilities and the solar industry.
Monday marked the day the two sides as well as other interested parties in the debate had to turn in proposals to the commission concerning net energy metering.
The big three investor-owned utilities San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric turned in a joint proposal that looks to resolve their complaints that net energy metering results in a “cost-shift” that unfairly burdens customers who do not have solar installations at their homes and businesses. “The structure to compensate solar customers is in desperate need of reform,” said Scott Crider, SDG&E’s chief customer officer.
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More than 300,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers who are still on tiered pricing plans won’t have to worry about getting stuck paying a “high usage charge” this summer.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday voted to eliminate the charge, following calls from SDG&E officials who have lobbied the commission to get rid of it after a blazing hot summer in 2018 resulted in skyrocketing bills for some customers living in inland areas who cranked up their air conditioners to get some relief.
“We heard from our customers loud and clear that they felt strongly the high usage charge was punitive and unfair, particularly for those who live in hotter climate zones and by necessity, use more energy for cooling during summer months,” SDG&E’s Chief Customer Officer Scott Crider said in a statement.
Administrators affirm UD’s Catholic fidelity, commitment to civil rights after dueling petitions over Upham post 02/02/2021 at 2:56 PM Posted by Kevin Edward White
By Belynn Hollers and Valeria Reyna , February 1, 2021, University News (the University of Dallas student newspaper),
After controversy erupted over Politics professor Dr. David Upham’s online comments regarding a transgender nominee to the Biden administration, University administrators have sought to both affirm the University of Dallas’ fidelity to Catholic teaching and to stress their commitment to maintaining the civil rights of all members of the University community.
Dueling petitions regarding Upham’s post have been bouncing around the emails of alumni after he posted a statement to Facebook opposing the Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Power has been restored to all customers who were impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Upon restoration of power, all Community Resource Centers have closed down. We thank our customers for their patience and understanding. We hope you all have a safe holiday. pic.twitter.com/3qewGzbTzU SDG&E (@SDGE) December 24, 2020
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Santa Ana winds returned to the region Wednesday, combining with low humidity levels to create dangerous fire conditions that are expected to continue into Thursday. Those weather conditions have prompted San Diego Gas & Electric to notify approximately 31,000 customers that they could be at risk of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in the coming days.