The new rules would exclude groups like POWER, or any other individual ratepayer or group.
Greenberg said it’s useless to testify at budget hearings because at that point the decisions have already been made. Instead, she says, they want a seat at the table from the beginning, during the budget proceedings, to ensure they can fact-check any of the company’s claims and provide input from those with expertise on the clean energy transition.
“If we don’t see line items for a rapid transition away from fossil fuel in the budget and for clean energy, then there is no plan [to transition],” Greenberg said. “We’re bringing experts, big data and community voices.”
In the proposal, which the Gas Commission will…


