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business1 year ago

"Homebuyers Seek Alternatives as CPUC Approves Another PG&E Rate Hike"

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved another rate hike for PG&E, adding an average of $5 a month to customers' bills on top of recent historic increases, prompting some potential homebuyers to look outside of PG&E's coverage territory. Lawmakers and customers are expressing frustration over the continuous price hikes, with some calling for legislative intervention to set limits on utility companies' rate increases.

via CBS Sacramento|
#business#california#cpuc
environment1 year ago

"Xcel Energy's Involvement in Texas Wildfire Confirmed by Satellite Images"

Xcel Energy has acknowledged that its facilities may have been involved in igniting the largest wildfire in Texas history, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, which has burned over 1 million acres. The cause is still under investigation, and the company is conducting its own review. Xcel Energy disputes claims of negligence but encourages those affected to submit claims. The fire has resulted in two deaths, destroyed roughly 500 structures, and is 74% contained as of Thursday. This incident adds to a series of accusations against utility companies for sparking major wildfires in different states.

via NBC News|
#environment#investigation#texas
business1 year ago

"Atlanta Contractor Hit with $30K Water Bill for Empty Lot, Denied Justice by Utility Company"

An Atlanta contractor, Jeff Raw, was shocked to receive a $30,000 water bill for an empty lot with no water line, despite his appeals for an adjustment being denied by Atlanta Watershed Management. The utility company claimed the water was either used, lost, or stolen, and despite briefly conceding to a lower balance due to a water leak, they ultimately reinstated the hefty bill. Raw described the appeals process as a "kangaroo court," and it was revealed that 80% of people who disputed their water bills with the company lost their appeals. If faced with a suspiciously high water bill, homeowners are advised to verify their water usage, check for leaks, and seek professional help if necessary.

via Yahoo Finance|
#atlanta#billing-dispute#business
environment2 years ago

Hawaii Wildfires: Lawsuits and Petitions Surrounding Power Lines and Water Allocation

Bare and uninsulated power lines in Hawaii may have caused the recent wildfires, as videos and images analyzed by the Associated Press revealed that the wires were among miles of line left exposed to the weather and foliage by Hawaiian Electric Co. Many of the utility's wooden power poles were also in poor condition and did not meet national standards for withstanding high winds. Hawaiian Electric is now facing lawsuits and criticism for not shutting off power during high wind warnings. In contrast, utilities in California have been insulating and burying their lines to prevent wildfires. Experts emphasize the need for utilities to better prepare for extreme weather conditions to prevent devastating fires.

via The Guardian US|
#environment#hawaii#infrastructure
energyenvironment2 years ago

Hawaiian Electric's Neglect of Wildfire Safety Raises Concerns Amid Renewable Energy Focus

Hawaiian Electric, Hawaii's largest electricity supplier, prioritized its pursuit of renewable energy over wildfire prevention, spending only $245,000 on wildfire-specific projects between 2019 and 2022. The utility company focused on converting to renewables after a spike in oil prices in 2008 and a state mandate to derive 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2045. However, this focus may have come at the cost of fire mitigation, as the company is now facing scrutiny for not shutting down power lines during high winds that contributed to devastating wildfires in Maui. Proposed class action lawsuits have been filed against Hawaiian Electric, alleging negligence in maintaining the grid and failure to prevent the fires.

via Daily Mail|
#energyenvironment#hawaiian-electric#maui-wildfires
odd-news2 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger takes matters into his own hands and fixes LA pothole.

Arnold Schwarzenegger filmed himself filling what he thought was a troublesome pothole near his Los Angeles home, but was later told by city officials that it was actually an essential service trench for work being performed by a utility company. The actor's rogue deed has created a problem, with SoCal Gas having to reopen the trench to complete the contract. Schwarzenegger's representative did not comment on the matter.

via The Guardian US|
#arnold-schwarzenegger#civic-responsibility#los-angeles