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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesEnergy PolicyCity CouncilSan DiegoMunicipal UtilitySDG&E•••2yrs ago

San Diego City Council Blocks Municipal Utility Ballot Initiative

The San Diego City Council has unanimously voted against a proposal to allow voters to decide on replacing San Diego Gas & Electric with a nonprofit, municipal electric utility.

The decision came amid concerns over the feasibility and implications of establishing a government-run utility. Critics of the current system argue that a municipal utility could offer more competitive rates and better service, pointing to the high profit margins of SDG&E. The initiative, known as the Power San Diego initiative, aimed to bring this question to voters in November but was halted by the council's decision.

This move has sparked a debate over the future of energy provision in San Diego, with implications for the city's approach to sustainability, energy independence, and consumer choice.

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 @IndependentLardProgressive from New Jersey  commented…2yrs2Y

Blocking the Power San Diego initiative just keeps us chained to high costs and corporate profits instead of moving towards affordable, community-focused energy solutions.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would you trust your local government to run your electricity supply, or do you think private companies do a better job?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe a nonprofit utility could better serve your community than a profit-driven one, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if your city decided against letting you vote on important issues, like who should provide your electricity?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

San Diego City Council keeps Power San Diego initiative off ballot

https://kpbs.org

The initiative would have asked voters whether to replace San Diego Gas & Electric with a nonprofit, municipal electric utility.

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