Press Releases
TURN Applauds CPUC Decision to Reduce Utility Return on Equity, Saving Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions in 2025
Oakland, CA – TURN proudly announces a significant win for California ratepayers! The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a decision that will reduce shareholder profits for the state’s largest energy utilities, including PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, and SDG&E.
California voters want policymakers to lower utility bills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters want policy leaders to take decisive action to address the root causes of high electricity bills, including limiting how much utilities can spend and profit, according to a poll conducted by David Binder Research...
CPUC Proposal Requires AT&T to Remain Carrier of Last Resort & Preserve Landlines
On May 10, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision to dismiss AT&T’s application to withdraw as Carrier of Last Resort (COLR), requiring AT&T to continue to provide landline telephone service to all customers in its territory in California…
PG&E Customers Facing Additional $4–$6 Monthly Bill Increase
On February 1, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision to authorize early collection of $516 million from PG&E customers for wildfire safety, and other infrastructure upgrades, conducted in 2022…
PG&E Uses CPUC Delay to Squeeze $1.8 Billion More from Customers
On November 7, PG&E executives scheduled a private meeting met with Commission staff to lobby for an additional $1.8 billion in ratepayer increases in the Alternative Proposed Decision, which had already been modified in PG&E’s favor.
TURN Appeals $11 Billion PG&E Bailout
Securitization—Just another word for a Bailout
TURN files in Court to reverse risky CPUC $11 billion PG&E Bailout
The Utility Reform Network filed a challenge in the State Court of Appeals on September 10 to reverse the May 6 California Public…
CPUC to Vote on Massive So Cal Edison 18% Rate Hike
Typical Customer Bill Would Skyrocket $180 Annually by 2023
California Public Utilities Commission has scheduled an August 19 vote to take action on its Proposed Decision (PD) to authorize a massive increase for SCE customers…