In October 2015, SBUA filed as a party before the California Public Utilities Commission to intervene on Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) request for revenue and rate increases related to its Electric and Gas Services. Prior to intervening, SBUA had been in extensive negotiations with PG&E to advance issues of importance to SBUA’s constituency, such as spending, customer service and outreach, tracking systems, high-bill notifications, economic development incentives, and promoting contracting opportunities for small businesses.