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By exposing the corruption of California’s investor-owned utilities, we will hold them and our government accountable.
EWG has a long and proud history of taking on big oil, big pesticide companies, big polluters, and more.
EWG has a long and proud history of taking on big oil, big pesticide companies, big polluters, and more.
California’s top utility regulator is notorious for green-lighting bloated spending plans by PG&E and the state’s two other investor-owned utilities. Instead of acting as a needed check on utility spending, the CPUC approves the companies’ increased spending plans with little to no pushback.
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
California’s top utility regulator is notorious for green-lighting bloated spending plans by PG&E and the state’s two other investor-owned utilities. Instead of acting as a needed check on utility spending, the CPUC approves the companies’ increased spending plans with little to no pushback.
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@exposeutilities.bsky.social & other advocates will be on hand for a "listening session" hosted by California electricity regulators to hear from Fresno-area residents about PG&E's massive rate hike proposal. #StoptheStamp. Details can be found here: tinyurl.com/55whs8ky
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
@exposeutilities.bsky.social & other advocates will be on hand for a "listening session" hosted by California electricity regulators to hear from Fresno-area residents about PG&E's massive rate hike proposal. #StoptheStamp. Details can be found here: tinyurl.com/55whs8ky
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It's really too bad California policymakers saw a PGE bankruptcy as a horrible catastrophe to avoid rather than an opportunity to clean house and nationalize it. When they asked to raise rates because of their huge wildfire lawsuit payouts regulators should have just said "no"
October 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It's really too bad California policymakers saw a PGE bankruptcy as a horrible catastrophe to avoid rather than an opportunity to clean house and nationalize it. When they asked to raise rates because of their huge wildfire lawsuit payouts regulators should have just said "no"
As it stands, ratepayers are on the hook for $9 billion in wildfire liabilities, on top of all the other ballooning costs and rate increases. While Edison will have to pony up their own $9 billion why should ratepayers be on the hook for Edison’s mistakes?
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
As it stands, ratepayers are on the hook for $9 billion in wildfire liabilities, on top of all the other ballooning costs and rate increases. While Edison will have to pony up their own $9 billion why should ratepayers be on the hook for Edison’s mistakes?
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“Their stamps are almost certainly worn to nubs, the ink pads are bone dry, while Californians are left footing the bill. We figured they could use a fresh set.” @exposeutilities.bsky.social
Re-Volt will restock California utility regulators’ worn-out rubber stamps for PG&E rate hike
SACRAMENTO – Energy accountability campaign Re-Volt announced today it will supply the California Publ
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October 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
“Their stamps are almost certainly worn to nubs, the ink pads are bone dry, while Californians are left footing the bill. We figured they could use a fresh set.” @exposeutilities.bsky.social
What’s going on with SCE's recent rate hike? Right now, SCE is saying that bills are going up more than what the @californiapuc.bsky.social authorized.
Any energy nerds want to help us make sense of this?
Any energy nerds want to help us make sense of this?
October 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
What’s going on with SCE's recent rate hike? Right now, SCE is saying that bills are going up more than what the @californiapuc.bsky.social authorized.
Any energy nerds want to help us make sense of this?
Any energy nerds want to help us make sense of this?
Here’s the thing: when the government becomes the "utility’s best friend” as @davidpomerantz.bsky.social rightly points out, then the proverbial fox is watching the hen house.
October 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Here’s the thing: when the government becomes the "utility’s best friend” as @davidpomerantz.bsky.social rightly points out, then the proverbial fox is watching the hen house.
A recent investigation from @npr.org uncovered SCE transmission line failures in Altadena, potentially starting the deadly January 7th wildfire.
Meanwhile, residents throughout SCE’s territory are facing increased rates this month.
Meanwhile, residents throughout SCE’s territory are facing increased rates this month.
October 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A recent investigation from @npr.org uncovered SCE transmission line failures in Altadena, potentially starting the deadly January 7th wildfire.
Meanwhile, residents throughout SCE’s territory are facing increased rates this month.
Meanwhile, residents throughout SCE’s territory are facing increased rates this month.
What can $5 get you these days?
@pacificgaselectric.bsky.social recently reported that customers can expect a $5 reduction in their bills, but failed to mention the $115 net increase in the last five years.
$5 can’t even get you a footlong at Subway these days.
@pacificgaselectric.bsky.social recently reported that customers can expect a $5 reduction in their bills, but failed to mention the $115 net increase in the last five years.
$5 can’t even get you a footlong at Subway these days.
October 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
What can $5 get you these days?
@pacificgaselectric.bsky.social recently reported that customers can expect a $5 reduction in their bills, but failed to mention the $115 net increase in the last five years.
$5 can’t even get you a footlong at Subway these days.
@pacificgaselectric.bsky.social recently reported that customers can expect a $5 reduction in their bills, but failed to mention the $115 net increase in the last five years.
$5 can’t even get you a footlong at Subway these days.
Who should foot the bill: ratepayers or shareholders?
California regulators rubber-stamped SCE’s plan to hike electricity rates to fund wildfire mitigation, even as aging power lines continue to endanger communities.
California regulators rubber-stamped SCE’s plan to hike electricity rates to fund wildfire mitigation, even as aging power lines continue to endanger communities.
October 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Who should foot the bill: ratepayers or shareholders?
California regulators rubber-stamped SCE’s plan to hike electricity rates to fund wildfire mitigation, even as aging power lines continue to endanger communities.
California regulators rubber-stamped SCE’s plan to hike electricity rates to fund wildfire mitigation, even as aging power lines continue to endanger communities.
San Diego families already pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country — and it’s no accident.
@SDGE’s parent company, @Sempra, continues to post massive profits while customers are left choosing between bills and basic needs.
@SDGE’s parent company, @Sempra, continues to post massive profits while customers are left choosing between bills and basic needs.
September 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
San Diego families already pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country — and it’s no accident.
@SDGE’s parent company, @Sempra, continues to post massive profits while customers are left choosing between bills and basic needs.
@SDGE’s parent company, @Sempra, continues to post massive profits while customers are left choosing between bills and basic needs.
The @californiapuc.bsky.social approved spending increases that resulted in six rate hikes for PG&E customers in 2024.
September 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The @californiapuc.bsky.social approved spending increases that resulted in six rate hikes for PG&E customers in 2024.
PG&E customers have seen a 64% increase in their bills since 2020.
Recently, PG&E bragged that their customers can expect a $5 reduction in their monthly bills.
But $5 is nothing compared to the $115/month increase we’ve seen in the last 5 years.
Recently, PG&E bragged that their customers can expect a $5 reduction in their monthly bills.
But $5 is nothing compared to the $115/month increase we’ve seen in the last 5 years.
September 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
PG&E customers have seen a 64% increase in their bills since 2020.
Recently, PG&E bragged that their customers can expect a $5 reduction in their monthly bills.
But $5 is nothing compared to the $115/month increase we’ve seen in the last 5 years.
Recently, PG&E bragged that their customers can expect a $5 reduction in their monthly bills.
But $5 is nothing compared to the $115/month increase we’ve seen in the last 5 years.
It is not fair that California’s working families should have to spend a single penny covering for Edison's mistakes. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Electric customers to pay $9 billion more to state wildfire fund under proposed bill
California electric customers would pay $9 billion more to shore up the state’s wildfire fund under a last-minute deal reached behind closed doors that was introduced as legislation on Wednesday.
www.latimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It is not fair that California’s working families should have to spend a single penny covering for Edison's mistakes. www.latimes.com/environment/...
DOJ is looking out for taxpayers, but who’s looking out for California ratepayers? abc7.com/post/doj-fil...
New photos appear to show start of Eaton Fire as DOJ files lawsuits against SoCal Edison
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Southern California Edison over the deadly Eaton and Fairview fires, seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages.
abc7.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
DOJ is looking out for taxpayers, but who’s looking out for California ratepayers? abc7.com/post/doj-fil...
While customers saw higher bills, @SCE quietly cashed in, backed by a $38–$43 billion capital spending plan through 2028. 💰 The more they spend, the more they profit.
September 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
While customers saw higher bills, @SCE quietly cashed in, backed by a $38–$43 billion capital spending plan through 2028. 💰 The more they spend, the more they profit.
It’s long past time for utility accountability. Californians deserve affordable, reliable, clean energy.
The California Public Utilities commission is an unelected regulatory body appointed by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
The California Public Utilities commission is an unelected regulatory body appointed by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It’s long past time for utility accountability. Californians deserve affordable, reliable, clean energy.
The California Public Utilities commission is an unelected regulatory body appointed by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
The California Public Utilities commission is an unelected regulatory body appointed by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
#California 's electricity rates are the 2nd highest in the country.
Politicians in Sacramento have shielded utilities from liability for wildfires they cause, and made working people foot the bill.
Politicians in Sacramento have shielded utilities from liability for wildfires they cause, and made working people foot the bill.
August 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#California 's electricity rates are the 2nd highest in the country.
Politicians in Sacramento have shielded utilities from liability for wildfires they cause, and made working people foot the bill.
Politicians in Sacramento have shielded utilities from liability for wildfires they cause, and made working people foot the bill.
“I’m deeply disappointed in the fact that ratepayers are being treated like an endless bucket of money because they are not.” says Senator Wahab.
This is what real leadership looks like in Sacramento.
This is what real leadership looks like in Sacramento.
August 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“I’m deeply disappointed in the fact that ratepayers are being treated like an endless bucket of money because they are not.” says Senator Wahab.
This is what real leadership looks like in Sacramento.
This is what real leadership looks like in Sacramento.
Surprise, surprise. PG&E gets what they want. The people pay. And the politicians render themselves ineffective.
This is the pattern. This is why electricity rates are so high.
This is the pattern. This is why electricity rates are so high.
Three years ago, Gov. Newsom's administration convinced lawmakers to give PG&E a highly unusual $1.4 billion loan to keep open its nuclear power plant. It was supposed to be completely repaid by expected federal money.
We found nearly half might have to be forgiven. My latest for @calmatters.org
We found nearly half might have to be forgiven. My latest for @calmatters.org
California taxpayers gave PG&E a huge, supposedly safe loan. The losses are already mounting
Gov. Gavin Newsom said federal funds would cover a $1.4 billion loan to keep Diablo Canyon open. They could fall $588 million short.
calmatters.org
August 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Surprise, surprise. PG&E gets what they want. The people pay. And the politicians render themselves ineffective.
This is the pattern. This is why electricity rates are so high.
This is the pattern. This is why electricity rates are so high.
We’ve had enough from California’s Monopoly Utilities that prioritize profit above people and planet.
August 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We’ve had enough from California’s Monopoly Utilities that prioritize profit above people and planet.
By exposing the corruption of California’s investor-owned utilities, we will hold them and our government accountable.
EWG has a long and proud history of taking on big oil, big pesticide companies, big polluters, and more.
EWG has a long and proud history of taking on big oil, big pesticide companies, big polluters, and more.
August 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
By exposing the corruption of California’s investor-owned utilities, we will hold them and our government accountable.
EWG has a long and proud history of taking on big oil, big pesticide companies, big polluters, and more.
EWG has a long and proud history of taking on big oil, big pesticide companies, big polluters, and more.