California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.
Author Archives: Malena Carollo, CalMatters
Posted inUtilities
They rely on landlines for emergencies. AT&T’s political moves in California could take those away
AT&T’s failed effort this year to retire copper landlines in parts of California seemed to have support from a diverse grassroots coalition. But many of the members had ties with the telecom giant, CalMatters found.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners
Justices told a lower court to revisit their decision to uphold cuts of 75 percent to payments for solar panel owners.
Posted inFire & Emergency
California launched an AI chatbot for wildfires. It can’t answer one crucial question
The bot fails at some basic questions about fires. Cal Fire says it is working on fixes.