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The NRC has kowtowed to political pressure to keep PG&E’s Diablo Canyon open

March 3, 2023March 8, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

Advocates at the nonprofit consumer group, Public Watchdogs say that today’s disastrous decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to keep the antiquated Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open flies in the face of the NRC’s own Principles of Good Regulation. “The NRC has broken the public’s trust by betraying its own values and ‘Principles of Good Regulation’” said Public Watchdogs’ Director of Development, Nina Babiarz….

James Conca’s outrageous and deceptive statements

February 20, 2023June 27, 2023 Public Watchdogs 3 Comments

Is spent nuclear fuel really “harmless after four years?” In this video, James Conca, who styles himself as a “scientist,” is falsely claiming that the nuclear waste at the beachfront San Onofre Nuclear Waste Dump is harmless after four years. He then suggests that people who are concerned about it “don’t understand the science.” Both statements are outrageously deceptive. According to Scientific American, the USA’s oldest…

Yes, you are getting gouged on the price of gasoline

February 16, 2023February 17, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

Oil prices are down, yet gas prices are up. Expect $5 a gallon or more throughout the summer, even if oil prices crash. Today, AAA has reported that the official average price for a gallon of gas in San Diego is $4.737, about a penny more than the price was last year on the same day. If there was ever proof that we are getting gouged,…

En banc natural gas hearing at CPUC spawned by Governor’s demand for lower gas prices

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom sent a demand letter to FERC, the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission to initiate an investigation into natural gas price manipulation. In a separate press release, Newsom has claimed that “Natural Gas Price Relief is on the way!” According to Newsom, The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently accelerated the delivery of electricity bill credits of $90 to $120 to provide…

Intervenor

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

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January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Public Watchdogs

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Redacted Files

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Exhibits_A-M

January 18, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

Exhibit A: Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Application No. 9-19-0194 for its DECONTAMINATION AND DISMANTLEMENT (D&D) ACTIVITIES HYPERLINK Exhibit B: Public Watchdogs’ September 6, 2019 letter to CCC to delay Oct. 17, 2019 vote HYPERLINK Exhibit C: Public Watchdogs’ October 11, 2019 letter to CCC to delay Oct. 17, 2019 vote HYPERLINK Exhibit D:…

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January 17, 2023February 16, 2023 Public Watchdogs

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SONGS

January 13, 2023January 14, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

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Public Utility Commiission Meeting Tonight on San Onofre Nuclear

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

There is a very important online public meeting on the decommissioning of the failed San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) tonight at 5:00PM. To log in at 5:00 PM, CLICK HERE for instructions This is a “Public Participation Hearing” hosted by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) so that the judges and commissioners can gain a first-hand understanding and insight into the public’s concerns with San…

Questions about the so-called “Natural Gas Shortage” and why your utility bills are increasing

January 8, 2023August 4, 2023 Public Watchdogs 4 Comments

At this time, there is a global natural gas shortage due to harsh winters, the Ukraine crisis, and increased demand. However, the current prices hikes for customers of Southern California Gas, SDG&E, and ultimately, Sempra Energy, may be completely unjustified and should command the attention of energy regulators. SDG&E has claimed that it is unlawful for them to make a profit on natural gas sales to…

Why are my natural gas bills so high?

January 8, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

QUESTION: Why are Compressed Natural Gas Prices SO high? ANSWER: The utility companies claim: elongated cold weather spell brought with the rain CNG reserves low due to national temperature spikes Short commodity purchasing period QUESTION: What can consumers do to decrease their bills? ANSWER: Consumers can: Turn down the thermostat Put on a sweater Fill any leaks that allow cold air to come inside…

PG&E’s Dirty Diablo Canyon Deal will spike your Utility Bill by 3%

December 30, 2022March 6, 2023 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

MEDIA ADVISORY Friday, December 30, 2022 Click here for text of Senate Bill 846 San Diego, Calif. (December 30, 2022) – At the behest of Governor Newsom, the California legislature has voted to bail out Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E’s) failing Diablo Canyon nuclear plant at your expense. The bailout will increase every ratepayer’s bill by 3%. The move will crush the competition…

Nicole

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Public Watchdogs Leave a comment

ABC video of Hurricane Nicole – 100 feet of beach gone in seconds. This brief excerpt was uploaded 11-11-2022, aired on CBS 11-10-22. This document is published under the Fair Use Provision of Federal Law. Get the full ABC video here.