A few days later, the San Diego Unified School District joins the revolt. San Diego County, City of Santee, San Diego Community College district and other large users refuse to pay their full bills. For the first time, national news begins to focus on the brewing rebillion . San Diegans denounce it as inadequate and seek legislative relief. Legislature passes AB265 which brings San Diego meaningful relief from skyrocketing rates.
Governor agrees to sign it.
UCAN calls for massive reform of the broken energy market. Centerpiece creation of California Power Authority, state takeover of transmission grid and electric procurement for small customers and merging the ISO and PX with greater accountability to state. UCAN unites four large law firms who bring a major class action lawsuit again independent generators and marketers selling inflated power into California. For the first time, the ISO declares a Stage Three emergency when power reserves fall below 1.5 percent. Officials say conservation efforts averted rolling blackouts throughout the state.