Tag Archives: Public Utilities Commission

Calif. may lower fines for utility in fatal blast

Posted on February 23, 2012 by integritythatworks

A state administrative judge is proposing to fine a utility under fire for the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion only $3 million, rather than going with a prior plan to charge Pacific Gas & Electric Co. $1 million each day … Continue reading →

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San Bruno one year on…Consumers will be asked to help pay for billions in gas pipeline upgrades needed after Bay Area blast.

Posted on September 9, 2011 by integritythatworks

Three of California’s largest utilities are asking customers to help pay for nearly $4 billion in pipeline safety projects needed after last year’s deadly San Bruno disaster. Power companies and private operators across the nation are racing to improve the … Continue reading →

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