Public power feasibility study

IBEW Local 465 executive board member and Army veteran urged the council to end municipalization efforts, calling it union busting.

Tech San Diego director said the risks and costs of a multi-billion-dollar takeover aren't sufficiently understood before proceeding.

IBEW Local 465 business manager said the study offers no job protections for 700 gas construction workers and urged the city to end the effort.

IBEW Local 569 member opposed municipalization, saying the study leaves workers in limbo without job guarantees.

District 3 resident supported public power, saying SDG&E puts profits before people and customers pay among the highest rates in California.

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce rep called municipalization a costly gamble with startup costs near $9 billion and urged rejection.

Chula Vista Chamber CEO said there isn't enough information on financial and operational impacts and praised SDG&E's wildfire mitigation work.

Former councilmember warned running the power grid would dwarf the city's existing utility headaches and force rate increases to pay bond debt.

IBEW Local 465 president said workers will fight municipalization every step of the way and urged focus on homelessness instead.

IBEW Local 465 business manager, speaking with seeded time, said municipalization won't fix affordability, will destroy union contracts, and the city lacks the $9 billion needed.

SDSU environmental science instructor said the study proves public power is feasible and would cut costs and give locals control.

Public Power San Diego board member said labor needs a seat on the utility's governing board and argued a distribution-only model avoids LAFCO delays.

Public Power San Diego board chair distinguished nonprofit utilities from city-run ones, noting 40+ California cities have public power with half the rates.

Log Heights senior on fixed income described a $3,500 utility bill debt and urged more affordable rates and competition.

Public Power San Diego program director said the study shows savings are 'mind-blowing' at realistic rate growth and urged the council to act.

District 1 Navy veteran and SD 350 volunteer detailed SDG&E's rates rising 117% since 2014 versus 39% inflation and called out corporate lobbying.

San Diego North EDC CEO urged caution, saying the report doesn't explain regional wildfire coordination or impacts on North County communities.

San Diego 350 activist detailed SDG&E's new general rate case seeking an 8% electric increase and said the study's 4% assumption is too low.

Criticized the study's huge cost range, said the real acquisition cost is $9.3 billion, and flagged omitted exit fees and wildfire insurance costs.