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Wonder why your electric bill is so high? It may be funding massages and golf for utility execs

Utility companies are charging customers for luxury expenses and lobbying costs, exploiting loopholes in regulatory systems.
#california

Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

Utility companies in California are planning power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk from strong winds this week.
Over 350,000 customers may lose power as the state faces heightened fire weather warnings.

Californians pay billions for power companies' wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?

California is implementing significant wildfire prevention measures, impacting electric rates and affordability amidst climate change challenges.

As California bills soar, PG&E pushes costly wildfire projects over cheaper options. Here's why

Undergrounding power lines is a costly yet effective strategy to reduce wildfire risks in California, but it leads to rising electricity bills.
Utility companies hinder legislative efforts to lower electricity rates, prioritizing their profits over cost-effective wildfire safety solutions.

Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

Utility companies in California are planning power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk from strong winds this week.
Over 350,000 customers may lose power as the state faces heightened fire weather warnings.

Californians pay billions for power companies' wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?

California is implementing significant wildfire prevention measures, impacting electric rates and affordability amidst climate change challenges.

As California bills soar, PG&E pushes costly wildfire projects over cheaper options. Here's why

Undergrounding power lines is a costly yet effective strategy to reduce wildfire risks in California, but it leads to rising electricity bills.
Utility companies hinder legislative efforts to lower electricity rates, prioritizing their profits over cost-effective wildfire safety solutions.
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#power-outages

Southern California residents losing power amid summer heat wave

Severe heat wave led to power outages affecting tens of thousands in Southern California, urging residents to conserve energy.

SMUD resolves storm outages after a 'long five days.' Some PG&E customers remain in dark

Thousands of residents in the capital region, including a college campus, were without power due to storm damage.
SMUD was able to restore all outages caused by the storm in its territory, but hundreds of customers relying on another major utility remain without power.

Southern California residents losing power amid summer heat wave

Severe heat wave led to power outages affecting tens of thousands in Southern California, urging residents to conserve energy.

SMUD resolves storm outages after a 'long five days.' Some PG&E customers remain in dark

Thousands of residents in the capital region, including a college campus, were without power due to storm damage.
SMUD was able to restore all outages caused by the storm in its territory, but hundreds of customers relying on another major utility remain without power.
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#california-public-utilities-commission

Anger builds over sweeping change in the way most Californians will pay for electricity

State lawmakers passed an energy bill for fixed monthly electric charges, critics cite it as favoring utility companies over consumers.

California lawmakers kill measure meant to keep politics out of customer utility bills

Utility companies like PG&E have faced criticism for using ratepayer funds for political activities, highlighting the need for more stringent regulations and oversight.

Anger builds over sweeping change in the way most Californians will pay for electricity

State lawmakers passed an energy bill for fixed monthly electric charges, critics cite it as favoring utility companies over consumers.

California lawmakers kill measure meant to keep politics out of customer utility bills

Utility companies like PG&E have faced criticism for using ratepayer funds for political activities, highlighting the need for more stringent regulations and oversight.
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#energy-industry

Georgia gets closer to carbon-free power with a second nuclear reactor complete

The second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has entered commercial operation, costing much more and taking longer than expected.

Here's how simple (but not simplistic) brands are bringing light to the energy sector

Utility companies need to prioritize simplicity in their brand experience for success.
Adding purpose to the brand experience can elevate a utility company to best in class.

Georgia gets closer to carbon-free power with a second nuclear reactor complete

The second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has entered commercial operation, costing much more and taking longer than expected.

Here's how simple (but not simplistic) brands are bringing light to the energy sector

Utility companies need to prioritize simplicity in their brand experience for success.
Adding purpose to the brand experience can elevate a utility company to best in class.
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Letters: Green space

Importance of including green spaces in urban development projects.
Criticism of constant rate increases by utility companies.

Wildfire threats make utility companies uninsurable in Northern California, across West

Utilities face challenges in obtaining insurance coverage against wildfire risks, leading to potential bankruptcy liabilities.
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