Energy

Local

San Diego protesters call out Sempra for environmental degradation

Erik Anderson

The Fortune 500 energy company is under fire from climate advocates who say the firm prioritizes profits over the planet’s climate.
Local

SDG&E begins energy conservation incentive program for summer months

City News Service

The Power Saver Rewards Program can be activated anytime between now and Oct. 31 whenever the California Independent System Operator issues an alert.
Local

San Diego electricity rates show no signs of coming down

Erik Anderson

The cost of electricity is expected to keep climbing in coming years, putting extra pressure on consumers trying to balance their budgets.
Local

SDG&E reports scams demanding over-the-phone payments are on the rise

City News Service

Scams targeting San Diego Gas & Electric customers are on the rise.
Local

Sempra shareholders vote in favor of pay increases for executives

Camille von Kaenel

The pay increases for Sempra executives came at a time of soaring profits for the company.
Local

California regulators want more information about solar power

Erik Anderson

The California Public Utilities Commission wants to know more about the state's solar marketplace before rewriting net energy metering rules.
Environment

California’s solar potential remains huge

Erik Anderson

California is a national leader in solar installations, but there are still a large number of homes that could have panels, but do not.
Economy

Uncertainty clouds future of California’s solar marketplace

Erik Anderson

California regulators are still mulling over changes to the state’s solar market three months after their first effort at reform was shut down.
Local

San Diego outshines most of nation on solar cities list

Erik Anderson

San Diego performs well on a survey of the nation's solar capacity. The amount of solar generating power has grown dramatically in the past decade.
Local

California utility to pay $55 million for massive wildfires

The Associated Press

Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires sparked in Northern California by its aging power lines.