The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation organized as a statewide consumer organization representing utility ratepayers in regulatory, legislative, and judicial proceedings before theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and in other forums, as well as providing a wide range of consumer services. Founded in 1973, TURN also handles complaints and grievances, conducts outreach to senior and low-income groups, provides educational information, community training and research, and acts as liaison between ratepayers and utility regulators.
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.