Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at finding ways to reduce rising electricity bills that beleaguered customers pay each month — although the order did not offer specific dollar figures and timetables. One of the major drivers of higher bills comes from spending by the state’s investor-owned utilities such as San Diego Gas & […]
With the recently completed AgX MFRO, the new $64M two-million-gallon-per-day facility membrane filtration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) water reuse treatment plant, the City of Escondido has achieved an important milestone in its goal of creating a high-quality alternative to potable water for local agriculture growers. With this facility beginning operations, the City and its partners the Filanc […]
Michael Mudurian served in the Air Force and then settled into his Point Loma home with an ocean view 50 years ago. For decades, the lifelong bachelor said he had a pretty high water bill because he loved to water his garden and nourish the lush, green grass in his front yard.
At a special meeting on Oct. 7, the Santa Fe Irrigation District board started initial discussions on potential improvements to its corporate yard and administrative offices at their Rancho Santa Fe Village site on Linea Del Cielo. The project, which would address staff space needs, aging facilities and new regulations and compliance requirements, came with […]
Newsom Issues Executive Order on Rising Electric Bills — But How Much Will it Help?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob NikolewskiGov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at finding ways to reduce rising electricity bills that beleaguered customers pay each month — although the order did not offer specific dollar figures and timetables. One of the major drivers of higher bills comes from spending by the state’s investor-owned utilities such as San Diego Gas & […]
Escondido Unveils California’s First Agricultural-Only Water Reuse Facility
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Smart Water MagazineWith the recently completed AgX MFRO, the new $64M two-million-gallon-per-day facility membrane filtration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) water reuse treatment plant, the City of Escondido has achieved an important milestone in its goal of creating a high-quality alternative to potable water for local agriculture growers. With this facility beginning operations, the City and its partners the Filanc […]
San Diego Issues $25,000 Credit for Erroneous Water Bill to 84-Year-Old Veteran after Team 10 Investigation
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /ABC 10by Craig HarrisMichael Mudurian served in the Air Force and then settled into his Point Loma home with an ocean view 50 years ago. For decades, the lifelong bachelor said he had a pretty high water bill because he loved to water his garden and nourish the lush, green grass in his front yard.
Santa Fe Irrigation District Considers Improvements to Rancho Santa Fe Corporate Yard
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen BillingAt a special meeting on Oct. 7, the Santa Fe Irrigation District board started initial discussions on potential improvements to its corporate yard and administrative offices at their Rancho Santa Fe Village site on Linea Del Cielo. The project, which would address staff space needs, aging facilities and new regulations and compliance requirements, came with […]