Category Archives: CPUC

CA Stocking Up on Candles as VT Gets Free Opt Out

Posted on May 8, 2012 by onthelevelblog

Last week the Vermont legislature passed a bill that requires utility companies to offer a free opt out for its customers- we believe the first such state law in the US.   It’s not a total ban but it’s one step … Continue reading →

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PG&E’s Opt Out Shrouded in Confusion and Obfuscation

Posted on May 3, 2012 by onthelevelblog

We received the following e-mail yesterday from a resident on California’s Central Coast.  This is Chapter 1 out of the utility playbook- sound totally reasonable in media interviews, and then turn around and lie to, intimidate, and threaten individual ratepayers … Continue reading →

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Marin County, CA to PG&E: “Stay Out”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by onthelevelblog

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 MARIN COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX FILE MOTION TO DELAY FURTHER PG&E SMART METER INSTALLATIONS PENDING COMMUNITY OPT-OUT HEARINGS PG&E continues to push for smart meter installations, despite widespread … Continue reading →

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