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Greetings,
It's been a busy summer for the San Diego Smart Energy Solutions campaign to protect Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the Cleveland National Forest and local communities from SDG&E's unnecessary, destructive Sunrise Powerlink proposal and ensure smarter energy solutions for our region. And, we're gearing up for an even busier fall. In the meantime, I'd like to share our latest news and also tell you about the upcoming 2nd Annual "Ranchita Rocks" benefit concert! LATEST SUNRISE POWERLINK NEWS On August 1st, California Public Utilities Commissioner (CPUC) Dian Grueneich issued a grim ruling. In it she stated that not only does it appear SDG&E misrepresented information to the Public Utilities Commission, but SDG&E also did not follow the rules in publicly filing documents that were given to CPUC staff during meetings the company had with them. Clearly unhappy with the utility, the CPUC has given SDG&E 15 days to respond and clarify why they should not be fined or receive other penalties for breaching CPUC rules. To read coverage in the San Diego Union-Tribune, please click HERE. Of course, this ruling appears to be the latest in a pattern of Sempra and SDG&E missteps, misinformation and contradictions that have plagued this process. It came almost a year to the day when Commissioner Grueneich delayed the proceeding on July 24, 2007 because SDG&E had withheld critical information about potential future expansion of the Sunrise Powerlink, information that is necessary for a proper environmental analysis. And, most recently, the CPUC delayed the process again when Sempra, SDG&E's parent company, changed critical information that impacted the environmental analysis. Then there's the fact that independent experts believe this unnecessary project is designed to import more global warming fossil fuels from Sempra's new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Mexico, even though SDG&E's PR campaign still clings to the seemingly empty promise of renewable energy. What other surprises are in store for the CPUC and the public about the troubled Sunrise Powerlink proposal? Stay tuned! We'll keep you posted when SDG&E responds to the CPUC, which we expect to happen any day now. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL RANCHITA ROCKS BENEFIT CONCERT! It's that time of year again, time to head into the backcountry, throw down your sleeping bag and enjoy a weekend of food, music and fun at the 2nd Annual Ranchita Rocks benefit concert. And all to help raise funds to protect Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the Cleveland National Forest and local communities from the global warming fossil-fueled Sunrise Powerlink proposal. We have smarter energy solutions! This year's festival promises one action-packed set after another with performers like Yonder Mountain String Band, Mountain, Particle and more! From local favorites to big-name headliners, there's something for everyone. And even better, you don't have to worry about your pesky carbon footprint, as this year's event will be powered by clean renewable energy. To view the full line-up, click HERE. The event also boasts a comedy tent, craft vendors, kid zone, healing arts, fire performers and delicious beer and wine. DON'T WAIT: Buy your Ranchita Rocks tickets today before the August 15th "early bird" deadline by clicking HERE! We know there are smarter energy solutions than Sempra/SDG&E's old-fashioned, fossil-fueled Sunrise Powerlink. This is the wrong direction for San Diego. We need clean reliable 21st Century energy infrastructure that will also create "green collar" jobs in our local economy, such as Bill Powers' San Diego Smart Energy 2020 proposal. Best, Micah P.S. Help fund the effort to stop Sunrise Powerlink and ensure a smarter energy future for our region. Buy your Ranchita Rocks benefit concert tickets today before the August 15th "early bird" deadline by clicking HERE.
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