SDG&E Lied? Utility Charged With Violating CPUC's First Commandment

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SDG&E Lied? Utility Charged With Violating CPUC's First Commandment
Posted August 2nd, 2008

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Here is the story that was reported in the Union-Tribune. The Commission's Order to Show Cause, referenced in this story is attached below.


SDG&E lied about power line project, PUC believes
Utility must explain why it shouldn't be sanctioned

By Bruce V. Bigelow
Staff Writer
August 2, 2008

The California Public Utilities Commission declared yesterday that San Diego Gas & Electric Co. officials appear to have deliberately misstated facts about the proposed Sunrise Powerlink in talks with PUC staffers.

In an unusual move, the commission launched a formal inquiry and ordered SDG&E to explain within 15 days – formally and under oath – why sanctions should not be imposed on the utility for its alleged misrepresentations.

If the inquiry finds that such misstatements occurred, SDG&E faces a variety of sanctions that include a fine ranging from $500 to $20,000 for each offense and banning the utility from certain PUC proceedings.

SDG&E spokeswoman Jennifer Briscoe said the order reflected a misunderstanding and expressed confidence that the matter can be resolved.

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