Action
Our action center provides accurate and understandable information about critical energy and phone issues, and mobilizes people statewide for change through our campaigns. You can strengthen our fight for affordable utlities and livable California communities by participating in the actions below, and by joining our e-mail alert list.
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
April 3rd, 2012
April 3rd, 2012
TURN Opposes SB 1161, AT&T’s bid for total phone deregulation
Don’t Let PG&E Profit from San Bruno
PG&E’s proposed pipeline safety improvement plan would cost customers close to $2 billion, and allow PG&E to “earn” returns on that investment, also paid for by customers, for years to come. TURN wants safety improvements to come out of profits, not rates.
CONSUMERS CAN STOP GOLDEN STATE WATER RATE HIKES
Customers of Golden State Water Company are struggling with higher bills- in the last two years most customers’ rates have gone up between 20-40%. Now, Golden State is back at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), demanding new increases that would raise rates an average of 25% per customer.
STOP So Cal Gas Meters
November 9th, 2011
November 9th, 2011
CPUC Approves the Dumbest Smart Meters Yet. If gas bills go up, it should be for what customers do want - safety, not what they don't want - more smart meters.
SoCalGas Rate Hikes Reek of Corporate Greed
October 21st, 2011
October 21st, 2011
Customers of SoCalGas could soon be hit with drastically higher gas bills. Speak Out Now to STOP Higher Gas Bills! Public Hearings Oct. 24-27
Tell Governor Brown: New Leadership Is Needed at CPUC
The NTSB's investigation into the San Bruno explosion revealed not only that PG&E negligence caused the blast, but also that regulators bore responsibility. The report makes it clear that change is needed not only at PG&E, but at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as well.
Edison Rate Hikes: Wrong Time, Wrong Reasons
Tell the CPUC: No Rate Hike for SCE
Demand An Affordable Smart Meter Opt Out
Customers who don't want smart meters should have a choice. We've already paid millions for smart meters and PG&E wants to charge an arm and a leg for opting out. Join TURN in demanding affordable smart meter opt-outs.
Defend basic phone service, demand accountability
Phone rates have gone up by as much as 600% in the last 3 years and the CPUC wants to let phone companies have unlimited rate increases. Take action to demand affordable phone service for all Californians.
Contact your representative to encourage them to support pro-consumer legislation.