Editor's note: This is Part 1 of two. Part 2 is here. Nov. 26, 2012 By Katy Grimes As the price of natural gas has fallen to a decade low, utility ratepayers wouldn’t know it. Utility costs continue to explode. Given the low cost of natural gas, Pacific Gas & Electric’s lates...
November, 2012Lax CPUC oversight lets PG&E gouge ratepayersMonday, November 26th, 2012Secrecy pollutes first CA cap and trade auctionTuesday, November 20th, 2012 Nov. 20 2012 By Katy Grimes Ignoring a lawsuit filed by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Air Resources Board went ahead with its first auction of greenhouse gas allowances last Wednesday, Nov. 14. The results of the auction were announced Monday. Despite trying to sound a... Cal Chamber sues state for profiting from AB 32Friday, November 16th, 2012 Nov. 15, 2012 By Wayne Lusvardi The California Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday sued the state of California to stop it from making a profit by selling “free” air pollution emission credits as part of the new Cap and Trade program. Ninety percent of the first round of pollution permits wi... Democrats’ congressional wins delay supermajorityThursday, November 8th, 2012Nov. 8, 2012 By John Hrabe On Tuesday night, Democrats shocked the Capitol by seizing two-thirds control of the state Assembly. With it comes the power to override the governor and raise taxes. “Everyone was looking at the likelihood that the state Senate would reach the sought two-thir... CalWatchdog’s Comprehensive Guide to California Ballot InitiativesMonday, November 5th, 2012 Posted By Brian Calle Over the past few months and days, CalWatchdog.com contributors have been tracking and analyzing California's ballot propositions for the November election. Below is analysis on some of the most consequential ballot measures voters are being asked to decide this election cyc... |