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Newsom wants investigation into soaring natural gas costs in California
Source: Fox KTVU 2 | By Allie Rasmus
“Was their profiteering? Price-gouging from pipelines out of state?” Toney said. “It is a fact that California paid more for gas than the rest…”
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The cost of natural gas has dropped across the country, but not here in California. Prices here have soared compared…
California wants people to switch to all-electric appliances. But what happens when the power goes out?
Source: San Francisco Chronicle | By Claire Hao
“Microgrids are very expensive, and generally, our experiences are that they are more likely to be set up in communities that are more …”
California has ambitious plans for an all-electric future: No natural gas power plants are to be built. The state will ban the sale of new natural…
Can Californians Afford All-Electric Zero Carbon Goals as Power Costs Skyrocket?
Source: GVWire.com | By Nancy Price
“Unless we can moderate the electricity rates, we’re going to end up in a situation where more and more people can’t afford to pay their…”
Rising electricity rates in California are on a “collision course” with the state’s goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2045, says Mark.…
Tales From the Dark: Why My Power Is Still Out 10 Days After a Storm — and Counting
Source: KQED | By Farida Jhabvala Romero
“PGE must work closer with county health departments, closer with community based organizations that are serving vulnerable…”
I never paid much attention to my house’s electrical panel, until a huge blue spruce next door crashed down on our driveway and…
Mass storm outages bring misery across California, exposing power grid’s vulnerabilities
Source: Los Angeles Times | By Grace Toohey
“We expect, unfortunately, more weather extremes, more climate volatility — not just hotter in the summer, but more extreme…”
David Higares was on his fourth day without power in his Morada home in San Joaquin County when he woke up to indoor…
California looks at ways to curb soaring natural gas bills for SDG&E and other consumers
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune | By Rob Nikolewski
(This story is a San Diego Union-Tribune subscriber exclusive.)
“There’s no point in billing people all of it right now when we expect (the commodity price for natural gas is) going to be…”
The California Public Utilities Commission and its independent arm that looks out for ratepayers is looking at measures — at least in…
Thousands in Sacramento lost power for 3 days or more. Can SMUD do more for vulnerable seniors?
Source: The Sacramento Bee | By Cathie Anderson
“The utility can’t do this alone, but I think it’s important for them to take some initiative to grow the network and have resources on…”
Only an air mattress separates Sacramento resident Linda Barnard, 73, from the frame of her hospital bed, an electrical pump steadily…
Want to estimate your monthly energy bill in a new home — before you buy it? This new service may help.
Source: MarketWatch | By Aarthi Swaminathan
“It’s a terrific idea, It’s an absolutely essential part of a home...”
A new feature from a brokerage can help home shoppers estimate monthly utilities payments. Home shoppers often try to estimate the…