Every home in the city of San Diego could soon have a smart water meter, eliminating the human error that led to thousands of erroneous water bills reaching homes. On Monday, the San Diego City Council authorized up to $25 million to buy more than 250,000 smart water meters from company Itron Inc. The move […]
The National Weather Service has trimmed projected rainfall from the storm that’s expected to hit San Diego County on Wednesday and Thursday. But forecasters say a substantial system will hit the region, further lowering wildfire danger throughout the county.
One of the most pressing questions about a plan to expand the California power grid to as many as 14 states was how much it would cost to transfer oversight of the poles and wires from a state-run nonprofit to a regional board of appointees. The California Public Utilities Commission told lawmakers the plan to redefine the […]
San Diego City Council was recently warned about the damage an earthquake can cause to the region, specifically on the county’s water system. “Strengthen their water system, make that long-term investment,” seismologist Lucy Jones said of the city’s aging water infrastructure. Jones recently spoke with city council leaders about improvements she’s helped develop for Los […]
City of San Diego Could Install 250,000 Smart Water Meters
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10 Newsby Jonathan HornEvery home in the city of San Diego could soon have a smart water meter, eliminating the human error that led to thousands of erroneous water bills reaching homes. On Monday, the San Diego City Council authorized up to $25 million to buy more than 250,000 smart water meters from company Itron Inc. The move […]
Forecasters Trim Rain Forecast But Significant Storm Still Expected Wednesday
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsThe National Weather Service has trimmed projected rainfall from the storm that’s expected to hit San Diego County on Wednesday and Thursday. But forecasters say a substantial system will hit the region, further lowering wildfire danger throughout the county.
Top State Utility Regulator Intervened in Cost Study for Expanded Energy Grid, Records Show
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Jeff McDonaldOne of the most pressing questions about a plan to expand the California power grid to as many as 14 states was how much it would cost to transfer oversight of the poles and wires from a state-run nonprofit to a regional board of appointees. The California Public Utilities Commission told lawmakers the plan to redefine the […]
San Diego Urged to Make Water Line Improvements Ahead of Future Earthquakes
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /10 News (San Diego)by Mark SaundersSan Diego City Council was recently warned about the damage an earthquake can cause to the region, specifically on the county’s water system. “Strengthen their water system, make that long-term investment,” seismologist Lucy Jones said of the city’s aging water infrastructure. Jones recently spoke with city council leaders about improvements she’s helped develop for Los […]