Category Archives: CPUC

CPUC Urged PG&E to Crack Down on SmartMeter Resisters

Yesterday, we learned from the Chronicle that PG&E plans to disconnect residents who refuse to pay their extortionate opt out fees.   No consultation with the public about our energy system, no hearings to get to the bottom of why tens … Continue reading

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PG&E’s Lying and Spying May Cost Them

Yesterday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) ordered an investigation into PG&E’s activities to determine if PG&E engaged in illegal and deceitful conduct towards consumer groups.  The investigation centers around William “Ralph” Devereaux, the Senior Director of PG&E’s Smart Meter … Continue reading

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CPUC: PG&E Smart Meter Opt Out Fees “Suspended”

Utility Lacks Authority to Force Smart Meters or Charge Fees to Keep Analog Meters San Francisco, CA- Though PG&E’s arbitrary “deadline” of May 1st for signing up for their smart meter opt out program is fast approaching, the future of … Continue reading

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Southern CA “Opt Out” Approved

From EMF Safety Network April 20th post: On April 19th, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a smart meter opt out program for Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) customers, similar to the PG&E opt … Continue reading

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April is Fight-the-Fees Month

A campaign is mounting to fight the extortion: people are waking up to the outrageous fees PG&E is imposing on customers to “opt-out” of the smart meter program–a program no customer ever opted into–and that opposition is building all over … Continue reading

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