[Nfbc-info] atention So. Cal. Edison consumers

[Joy Stigile]

I received this email flyer to day and thought if any of you are Southern California Edison consumers  and are opposed to rate hikes this would be something to respond to by January 20, 2012.

I have enclosed it below.

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ATTENTION: CONSUMERS WITH DISABILITIES



HELP OPPOSE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

UTILITY RATE INCREASES



Southern California Edison is seeking to raise or redesign its electricity rates in a way that will harm the state's low-income residents, including many people with disabilities who often live on a fixed income and rely on utilities more than the average Californian. The Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT) is opposing the proposals before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). We are collecting individual consumer stories to help us persuade the CPUC to reject Southern California Edison's proposed rate increases. 



These stories will help decision-makers understand the real-world impact of increased utility bills on individuals with disabilities. This type of information is essential in providing a complete picture to the PUC of the harmful effects of proposed rate hikes.



PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORY



If anyone in your household has a disability, we want to hear from you.



·        Do you struggle to pay your utility bills?



·        Would an increase in utility rates harm your ability to pay for all your monthly expenses?



·        Have you ever been forced to choose between paying your utility bill and a bill for another service? What choices have you made?



Please share your real-world stories of consumers with disabilities 

no later than Friday, January 20, 2012, by contacting Nicolie Bolster 

at Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. DREDF is working with CforAT to gather this information to present to the CPUC in opposition to the increases in electricity rates. You can reach Nicolie at:

Nicolie Bolster

800-348-4232 (Toll-Free)

Email: nbolster at dredf.org