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FIGHT THE COST SHIFT
Voice Your Support of the Cost Shift Appeal
The December 2nd decision by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) to shift hundreds of millions of dollars in unfair energy costs to San Diego businesses can't be taken sitting down.
Now more than ever, it is critical that you voice your opinion to the CPUC regarding this outrageous act.
Two weeks ago, three members of the five-member body (Commissioners Carl Wood, Geoffrey Brown and Loretta Lynch) opted to ignore calls for fairness and pleas from over 1,200 San Diego businesses and individuals. Instead, they voted to
shift over $700 million of Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric debt to the San Diego business community.
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce has joined several other organizations in asking the CPUC to charge us only our fair share of the electricity debt accrued during the energy crisis of 2000-2001. That debt amounted to
approximately $450 million of the one billion dollar total.
Representatives from the Chamber traveled to San Francisco on four different occasions to attend hearings and make this plea in person, all to no avail.
In the end, the CPUC's bias in favor of everyone North of South Orange County again prevailed and the San Diego business community will have to shoulder the burden of an additional $300 million in costs.
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For additional information regarding the energy cost shift, visit www.fighttheshift.com.
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"134th Annual Dinner"
The Networking Event of the Year
The Chamber's Annual Dinner is one of San Diego's most established business traditions. The event brings a Who's Who of the region's business and government leaders together.
The Spirit of San Diego, Courageous Leadership and Regional Unity Awards will be bestowed on individuals that demonstrated an entrepreneurial and business spirit unique to San Diego.
When: Tuesday, January 18
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Grande Ballroom
1380 Harbor Island Drive
Cost: $150 Per person
$1500 Bronze table for ten
$3000 Silver Table for ten
$5000 Gold table for ten
The event will feature the induction of the Chamber's 2005 Chairman of the Board, Mike Murphy, President & CEO of Sharp Healthcare, and the 2005 Board of Directors.
Register today by calling (619) 544-1370 or visit
sdchamber.org and register in the Events Main calendar under the chamber Events icon.
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