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document December 7, 2015

Carlsbad Case appeal

Legal action taken to address backroom dealing and unlawful approval of Carlsbad Gas Plant

The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. When SONGS retired, SDG&E was directed to solicit proposals that would enable clean energy providers to compete with power plant developers to replace the lost energy. However, SDG&E ignored bids for thousands of megawatts from clean energy companies. (Photo courtesy of Luke Jones)
Press Release December 7, 2015

California Utility Commission’s Carbon-Polluting Power Grab Facing Legal Scrutiny

Legal action taken to address backroom dealing and unlawful approval of Carlsbad Gas Plant

document March 9, 2015

Document: California Public Utilities Judge Proposes To Deny Approval for Large Gas Plant in Carlsbad, CA

An Administrative Law Judge at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision rejecting San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) proposal to build a $2 billion gas plant, known as Carlsbad.

The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. When SONGS retired, SDG&E was directed to solicit proposals that would enable clean energy providers to compete with power plant developers to replace the lost energy. However, SDG&E ignored bids for thousands of megawatts from clean energy companies. (Photo courtesy of Luke Jones)
Press Release: Victory March 6, 2015

California Public Utilities Judge Proposes To Deny Approval for Large Gas Plant in Carlsbad, CA

In replacing San Onofre Nuclear plant, state failed to consider clean energy and energy efficiency

A fossil-fueled power plant in Carlsbad, CA. CPUC must hold SDG&E accountable and allow clean energy to compete with fossil fuels. (Photo courtesy of Joe Wolf)
Article July 8, 2014

Unveiling Utility's Pro-Fossil Fuel Plan

Little did we know that San Diego Gas & Electric would work so quickly to undermine San Diego’s future energy plan.

The Kumeyaay Wind Power Project at Campo Reservation, about 60 miles east of San Diego, CA. (Robert Gough / NREL)
case June 26, 2014

Fighting for Clean Energy in Southern California

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has voted on their plan to replace the power from the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Generating System. The CPUC passed their proposed decision unanimously, which will require Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric to incorporate clean energy to replace the San Onofre system. Ultimately, the final…

Press Release March 13, 2014

California Public Utilities Commission Votes for More Dirty Gas Plants

Last minute changes may allow for more fossil-fueled energy