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Marin officials lodge complaint against PG&E

Mucrury News -- Marin County energy officials have filed a complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission over what they claim are attempts by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to quash their plans to offer an alternative, cleaner energy source to county residents.
The Marin Energy Authority announced the complaint Friday, claiming that PG&E was violating state law by seeking to kill the Marin Clean Energy initiative.

The initiative, a program of the authority, is intended to increase the use of renewable energy in Marin County. It would also place the authority in the position of a competitor with PG&E as a provider of electricity in the area.

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Submitted Mar 14, 2010 By: JOHNNY95206

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BigDogOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,557 Points:834,340 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:31:45 AM Ignore BigDogOH Report Abuse Monopolys don't like to share power or profit
pnd1 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,885 Points:375,730 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:28:38 AM Ignore pnd1 Report Abuse Local utilities are often the only "legal" monopoly in the United States. If utility companies had to compete they would end up lowering prices and increasing customer service.
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:4,174 Points:1,101,190 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:26:42 AM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse They don't like competition.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:18,348 Points:1,371,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:26:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Progress, not stagnation. Renewable energy from solar, wind, thermal, tidal, hydro and/or nuclear – support the national electrical grid. Alternative fuels from NON food sources and the waste stream. No subsidies for fuel made from food and no corn used. Alternative fuels from many different sources, the ‘source’ will depend on what is available in that particular area.
Don1222 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,234 Points:766,905 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:24:06 AM Ignore Don1222 Report Abuse Support alternative energy.
applejoe Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,692 Points:558,020 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:21:16 AM Ignore applejoe Report Abuse The consumer has to be considered is these things as the consumer is always the one to pay for all projects like this. The dollar is important, yes, but if your bankrupt it's the most important.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,189 Points:1,642,045 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:20:28 AM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse Sounds like dumb politicians or a bad law.
tankneverfull Champion Author Charlotte Posts:4,252 Points:832,420 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:20:24 AM Ignore tankneverfull Report Abuse Why wouldn't they... you are trying to take their profits.
TeachR06 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:3,535 Points:1,012,760 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:20:03 AM Ignore TeachR06 Report Abuse need alternatives. Oil companies don't want them.
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,892 Points:582,940 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:19:34 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse I wonder if rates will go up to pay for the legal fees of PG&E.
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,170 Points:1,175,655 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:13:14 AM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse Not at all surprised
302mustang Veteran Author Akron Posts:488 Points:359,330 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:13:12 AM Ignore 302mustang Report Abuse Not relevant to this forum. This article is about a natural gas and electric matter. Who cares about a California utility company anyway?
checkum Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,335 Points:663,840 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:10:15 AM Ignore checkum Report Abuse PG&E wants the right to make buggy whips in this day and age? They run by GM?
cathevan Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,133 Points:524,025 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:07:44 AM Ignore cathevan Report Abuse i have to agree with turbosaab
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:4,771 Points:809,595 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:07:14 AM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Caleeeefornia EcoNutz will kill clean energy initiatives. They eat their own. Nutz.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,847 Points:1,922,210 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:05:37 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse There is always some so called do gooder trying to stop something and hurt the consumer in some way.
turbosaab Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,147 Points:1,439,640 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:05:01 AM Ignore turbosaab Report Abuse Let the free market reign. If Marin County can truly offer unsubsidized, cheaper energy from alternative sources, then let them compete.
carefrey All-Star Author Orlando Posts:990 Points:222,955 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:04:39 AM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse It's better for the environment and they want nothing to do with it! It is that almighty dollar they might miss out on.
racerdj Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,930 Points:1,083,960 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:04:24 AM Ignore racerdj Report Abuse I hope they don't succeed.
Metroman Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:8,202 Points:1,647,470 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 8:00:43 AM Ignore Metroman Report Abuse Imagine that the big guy trying to keep the little guy down
curlypooh Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,959 Points:1,038,140 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:59:12 AM Ignore curlypooh Report Abuse If it's free or cheaper they don't want us to have it!
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,110 Points:1,481,085 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:56:52 AM Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse Somehow stuff like this does not make the commercials for visiting California.
rogerparry Champion Author Florida Posts:4,629 Points:942,480 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:56:23 AM Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse Keep going Marin County. We need more options.
dhawk24 Champion Author Maine Posts:3,078 Points:677,330 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:52:56 AM Ignore dhawk24 Report Abuse Greed
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,864 Points:602,445 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:52:28 AM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse thats just how a free market should be
netman044 Champion Author Texas Posts:3,844 Points:646,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:50:47 AM Ignore netman044 Report Abuse Sounds like the long time provider is getting irritated.
naw62 Champion Author Maine Posts:4,570 Points:1,250,745 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:50:19 AM Ignore naw62 Report Abuse They don't want to lose there position for money
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:4,401 Points:314,725 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:45:46 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse And the fun begins. Instead of diversifying some companies will try & use the courts to stay in business with outdated technology.
SSchmidty Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,346 Points:822,270 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:38:19 AM Ignore SSchmidty Report Abuse Greed knows no bounds in the push for their piece of the $$$$
Mr Tex Rookie Author Dallas Posts:82 Points:1,853,840 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:35:25 AM Ignore Mr Tex Report Abuse "What if the solution came from an energy company?"
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,882 Points:1,657,130 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:32:32 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse California thinks differently from the rest of the country.
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FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,120 Points:575,570 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:22:57 AM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse PG&E just wants a good old fashioned monopoly on the product they produce. They've been at it for a long time now, don't you see! hehehehe!
dave364 Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,329 Points:538,025 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:22:45 AM Ignore dave364 Report Abuse more california lawyers making more money so that the tax payers can pay more money
rowing All-Star Author Macon Posts:880 Points:261,610 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:22:32 AM Ignore rowing Report Abuse ok
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RocketGeek Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:5,627 Points:1,138,960 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:20:28 AM Ignore RocketGeek Report Abuse Can't we all just play nice? It seems that for every "clean energy" initiative, there is an opponent.
jppezz Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,654 Points:718,105 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:15:10 AM Ignore jppezz Report Abuse I guess they don't want another energy company to compete with.
JCUBE Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,571 Points:952,050 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:14:59 AM Ignore JCUBE Report Abuse BIG FUEL INTERESTS ARE NOTHING BUT greedy SOB'S AND HAVE THE GOVERNMENT ON THEIR SIDE BECAUSE THEY GET THEIR WAR CHESTS FILLED, ESPECIALLY AT ELECTION TIME. Remember Nancy Peelouzy and buck toothed Henry Waxhead come from California, and most Californians have told me they're a total embarassment.
olcowboy14 Champion Author Spokane Posts:4,690 Points:744,475 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:13:54 AM Ignore olcowboy14 Report Abuse California will eventually drive itself into extinction.
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cajun57 Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:264 Points:768,465 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:08:34 AM Ignore cajun57 Report Abuse i don't doubt it.
Ringmaster2008 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,957 Points:504,610 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:07:57 AM Ignore Ringmaster2008 Report Abuse Corporate greed should not get in the way of progress. Unfortunately that is human nature and big business is run by human greed.
silverfox63 Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,364 Points:672,670 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:07:46 AM Ignore silverfox63 Report Abuse They will have problems fighting this big company, but hopefully the little guy wins.
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,956 Points:615,355 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 6:56:17 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse of course they do not want to loose millions
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theawesome1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,666 Points:811,115 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 6:54:37 AM Ignore theawesome1 Report Abuse Grow Up PG&E, this is 2010 & we want clean air & cheap power. PG&E wants PROFITS & GREED. So like a 5 year old they will kick & scream to get it.
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skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:3,534 Points:767,065 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 6:40:48 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse That's why California doesn't have clean air!
paoli8 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,992 Points:933,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 6:35:19 AM Ignore paoli8 Report Abuse What else could you expect in California