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California's wildfire policy showdown sees a pivotal compromise falter, but the governor's new recovery measures promise hope for disaster-affected homeowners.

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State session ends with wildfire policy front and center; governor signs recovery bills
Full Moon Strategies advised the committee that wildfire liability, survivor assistance, and utility accountability were central in Sacramento; a reported SB 492 compromise failed in the Assembly and the governor signed four wildfire recovery bills on Sept. 15.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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When your power bill shows up and it's giving plot twist. 😩 #AlabamaPower #UtilityAccountability
September 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Join us for the Webinar on Wednesday!

Sick and tired of getting ripped off by ultility companies? 😡Here's the kicker: they're using your money to burn down the planet.

Attend Utility Justice 101 Training on 5/28 to learn more!

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May 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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‼️ @sdge.bsky.social reports $891 in profits for 2024 - while CA families struggle to pay their electric bills. Our elected officials need to fix this broken system. #UtilityAccountability

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San Diego Gas & Electric reports $891 million in profit in 2024 — TURN
San Diego, CA — San Diego Gas & Electric today reported near record profits of $891 million   o ff the backs of customers. SDG&E’s earnings report follows over $1.6 million sp ent in...
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February 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Big News: Maryland Public Service Commission rules Washington Gas misled customers about the truth of methane gas’ environmental impacts.

A big win for #UtilityAccountability and protecting customers. Sierra Club Maryland Chapter and Earthjustice

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Maryland state agency found WGL mislead costumers about effects of using natural gas
The piece of advertisement in question claimed that gas was "clean energy" with no environmental impacts.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Another one❗️ SoCal Edison earned $1.6B in profits for 2024. Meanwhile, ratepayers are being charged $1.5B for costs of the Thomas fire WHICH EDISON CAUSED in 2017.

They profit, we pay. #UtilityAccountability @consumerwatchdog.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social

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SoCal Edison reports record profits of $1.619 billion in 2024 while rates continue to rise — TURN
Los Angeles, CA — Southern California Edison (SCE) reported a record $1.619 billion in 2024 profits today, a 9.8% increase from the previous year. While profits increased, SCE customer’s rates have i...
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March 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Join our webinar on 6/2 (3-4 pm EST): lnkd.in/g8x9tqzz

Thanks to @energyjustlab.bsky.social for tracking state PUC reporting requirements over time!

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April 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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NEW: The Maryland Public Service Commission rules Washington Gas misled customers about the truth of methane gas’ environmental impacts. This is a big win for #UtilityAccountability and protecting customers.

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March 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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New Jersey's Senate is taking a bold step to investigate the alarming rise in energy prices that could leave residents in the dark this summer.

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Senate Joint Resolution 154 demands investigation into New Jersey's energy pricing crisis
Senate seeks to enhance investigation into electricity pricing and BPU's role in energy crisis.
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June 4, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Fairhope commissioners are fed up with AT&T's unfulfilled promises and are demanding answers before approving any new utility requests!

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Fairhope commissioners demand accountability from AT&T over unresolved utility issues
Commissioners consider tabling AT&T utility approvals until company addresses ongoing service issues.
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January 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Residents of the Gateway Apartments are demanding accountability from PG&E after a prolonged power outage left them without essential services, sparking outrage and calls for better communication.

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Gateway residents criticize PG and E for inadequate response to April power outage
Residents demand accountability from PG and E for suffering during prolonged outage in Gateway apartments.
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July 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Massachusetts residents could see relief from rising utility bills if the legislature passes a crucial energy affordability bill aimed at lowering costs and holding companies accountable.

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Agency official urges passage of energy affordability bill to lower utility bills
An agency official from the Office of the Governor urged the legislature to pass an energy affordability bill to rein in utility spending, accelerate clean energy deployment and shield ratepayers from rising electricity, gas and oil costs.
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July 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Councilman Burke's resolution could reshape sewer repair responsibilities, easing the financial burden on homeowners in St. Tammany Parish.

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Council asks state regulator to clarify sewer-repair responsibility after constituent complaints
Councilman Burke presented a resolution urging the Louisiana Public Service Commission to reconsider a tariff change that may shift sewer-repair responsibility to homeowners; Councilman Jeff Corbin successfully proposed an amendment defining the point of demarcation at the parish right-of-way, and the amended resolution passed unanimously.
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May 9, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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Energy bills are rising and so are utility profits. It raises a simple question: who is our energy system working for? Rural communities deserve affordable, transparent, people-first solutions.

#EnergyJustice #RuralVoices #MNPolitics #CleanEnergy #UtilityAccountability
Your rising power bill is fueling some sweet, sweet profits for Minnesota utilities • Minnesota Reformer
The 110 investor-owned utilities included in the report had an average profit margin of 12.8% from 2021 to 2024 and 14.6% in 2025. Xcel and Otter Tail were in the top 40 both years.
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March 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Two states accounted for 36% of shutoffs in America in 2024: 3.2M in Texas and 2.2M in Florida. Add Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Georgia and these top five states account for nearly half of all U.S. shutoffs.

#EnergyJustice #UtilityAccountability #DataTransparency #ShutoffAbolition
A hex map of the US showing total number of shutoffs in each state, with high concentrations in the south and Midwest, as well as California. On the right is a table showing the counts as follows: TX: 3.2M, FL: 2.2M, TN: 629K, OK: 625K, GA: 593K
May 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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The @CorpCommAZ Chair says they “can’t just say no” in a rate case. AND an ACC attorney recently argued affordability isn’t even relevant. Is this about people or corporations? We deserve rate cases that put customers first.
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APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase | Arizona Capitol Times
Before packing two Arizona Corporation Commission hearing rooms for nearly four hours of public testimony, local advocacy groups and utility ratepayers gathered outside of the commission’s downtown Ph...
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May 22, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Maryland is on the verge of a major energy revolution with the proposed $70M solar funding and $100M bill rebate aimed at tackling rising electricity costs for residents!

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Administration pitches 'Lower Bills and Local Power Act' with $70M gap funding and $100M bill rebates
State officials, including MEA Director Kelly Speaks Bachman, urged a favorable report for SB 386, which would fund in‑state solar and storage projects, require grid-enhancing technologies and offer $100 million in direct bill rebates, while senators pressed for targeting and long‑term fund sustainability.
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February 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Public Services Commission faces a financial crisis as millions in unpaid assessments from WAPA and Waste Management threaten its regulatory power and oversight capabilities.

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PSC tells Legislature unpaid WAPA, Waste Management assessments have gutted regulator's budget; staff seek direct-transfer fix
The Public Services Commission told the Budget, Appropriations and Finance Committee that WAPA and the Waste Management Authority owe millions in unpaid annual assessments, leaving the PSC's reserves depleted and limiting its ability to carry out rate investigations; PSC staff asked the Legislature to require direct transfers of assessment dollars into PSC accounts.
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July 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Mayor Malik Evans is urging Rochester residents to keep an eye on their mailboxes next week for rebate checks that will support crucial investments in childcare and housing.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #HouseholdBudgeting #RochesterChildcare #UtilityAccountability #HousingDevelopment
Rochester mayor, local lawmakers praise rebate and note childcare, housing ties
Mayor Malik Evans and Assemblymember Demond Meeks praised the governor's rebate announcement, urged residents to watch for mailed checks, and highlighted Monroe County as a demonstration site for childcare expansion and local housing gains fueled by state support.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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The mayor is hitting pause on AT&T's broadband talks and is calling for community input to tackle ongoing power outages—are we ready to rally for better services?

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#MorelandHillsCuyahogaCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #UtilityAccountability #CommunityInput
Mayor signals reevaluation of AT&T fiber talks; council presses utilities on outages
Mayor said discussions with AT&T over a village broadband arrangement are stalled on legal issues and the administration will step back to reassess whether to continue the current approach or pursue other paths, including reissuing an RFP; council also discussed sharing outage surveys with neighboring communities to press FirstEnergy on recurring power outages.
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August 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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PacifiCorp's shutoff policies are wasting millions of gallons of water and threatening local agriculture, prompting urgent calls for action from irrigation leaders.

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#CrookCounty #OR #WaterConservation #CrookCountyIrrigation #UtilityAccountability #RuralAgriculture
Irrigation districts ask Crook County to press PacifiCorp over safety shutoffs that waste water
Irrigation leaders told commissioners PacifiCorp's enhanced shutoff policies are causing wide-area power losses that force districts to dump water, creating flooding risk and wasting millions of gallons; district representatives asked the county to help open talks and consider a draft letter to the utility.
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September 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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A key discussion at the CSAC Board revolved around wildfire liability, with a push for PG&E to retain responsibility rather than shifting the burden to counties and individuals.

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#LakeCounty #CA #PolicyReform #CitizenPortal #WildfireLiability #UtilityAccountability
Supervisor says CSAC focused on wildfire liability and urged utility responsibility
A supervisor reported CSAC board discussion about wildfire liability, including a letter asking that liability remain with investor‑owned utilities (PG&E) and references to AB 1054 and compensation concerns.
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September 7, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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AB 2700 is making strides toward justice for thousands of wildfire survivors, aiming to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve for utility-caused fires.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #JusticeForVictims #RestitutionReform #UtilityAccountability
Committee advances AB 2700 to study restitution options for pre‑July 12, 2019 utility‑caused wildfire victims
Assemblymember Patterson said AB 2700 would direct a commission to prepare a report recommending mechanisms to provide restitution to victims of utility-caused wildfires that occurred before 07/12/2019; a witness representing survivors urged support, and the committee concurred in Senate amendments and advanced the measure.
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September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The governor is launching a formal investigation into utility outages, promising greater accountability and fairness for ratepayers in Indiana.

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Governor orders utility review, says IURC will weigh ratepayers after outages
The governor told Gary residents he has initiated an investigation into utility performance after extended outages and said the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will be rebalanced to better represent ratepayers' interests while evaluating whether utilities provide fair value.
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August 31, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Montana's Public Service Commission just took pivotal actions on energy plans and wildfire safety—what does this mean for the future of utilities in the state?

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Votes and actions at a glance: Montana PSC work session, Aug. 18, 2026
Key actions: unanimous approval of prior meeting minutes; 3–1 vote to return Northwestern Energy's 2026 IRP for corrections; 3–1 vote to adopt a notice finding deficiencies in Vista Utilities' wildfire plan and request resubmission within 45 days.
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August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM