Two Bay Area cities will join a growing list in California with building electrification ordinances, after the California Energy Commission’s approval.

Lawmakers advanced a measure that would let the state appoint a receiver or take over PG&E if the utility fails to provide safe and reliable service.

Bankruptcy attorneys representing PG&E told Judge Dennis Montali the utility’s reorganization plan is the best possible outcome for victims and ratepayers.

Fire victims unhappy with PG&E’s reorganization scheme urged U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali to reject it during the second day of arguments.

The CPUC unanimously approved PG&E’s reorganization plan but warned it will be able to end the utility’s monopoly should it fail to ensure public safety.

The CPUC postponed its planned vote on PG&E’s bankruptcy reorganization plan because a party to the proceedings improperly sent out a mass email.

FERC partly rejected CAISO Tariff revisions seeking deliverability enhancements for interconnection customers, saying a proposal to limit self-scheduling by some generators wasn’t reasonable.

California should have enough capacity to get through this summer’s peak demand but dwindling hydropower and limited imports during late-season heat waves could strain supply, CAISO said.

Backers of manufactured methane say it could replace natural gas and help California meet its goal of 100% carbon neutrality by midcentury.

The California PUC approved a settlement with PG&E that imposes penalties of more than $1.9 billion for safety and maintenance lapses that led to wildfires.