CPUC Prematurely Closed Competition Probe, Consumer Groups Say
The California Public Utilities Commission closed its telecom competition probe too soon, consumer groups said. The Utility Reform Network (TURN), Center for Accessible Technology and Greenlining Institute applied for rehearing of the CPUC’s December decision, as expected (see 1612010061). "Joint…
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Consumers submit that the Commission has committed legal error by failing to ‘proceed in the manner required by the law’ and adopting a decision that ‘is not supported by the findings,’” said the application posted Tuesday in docket I. 15-11-007. It said the agency “closed this investigation despite specific findings in the Final Decision that expose the Commission’s failure to meet its statutory obligations and uphold long-held policies that protect vulnerable consumers, ensure just and reasonable rates, and encourage meaningful competition and innovative telecommunications offerings to all California consumers.”