November 26, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

PG&E Files Wildfire Plan Under Intense Scrutiny
Pacific Gas & Electric submitted its latest wildfire prevention plan to the California Public Utilities Commission as it faces threats of intense scrutiny.
PG&E Cuts $1B Deal for Cell Sites on Transmission Towers
PG&E has agreed to sell rights to install wireless communications equipment on 700 transmission towers to SBA Communications.
California PUC Slams SCE Over Power Shutoffs
The CPUC and state emergency officials told Southern California Edison that it had mishandled its public safety power shutoffs in 2020.
California Energy Commission Updates Long-Term Forecast
The California Energy Commission updated its 2020-2030 forecast to account for the COVID-19 pandemic and increased electric-vehicle charging.
California Lawmakers Focus on Building Decarbonization
Legislators in Sacramento introduced bills to ban natural gas from new construction, promote hydrogen as a fuel source and increase DR to head off blackouts
Calif. PUC Orders $200M Microgrid Incentive Program
The California PUC ordered utilities to hasten the creation of microgrids, including establishing a $200 million incentive program for high risk communities
Summer Readiness Sought by CAISO, CPUC
CAISO briefed stakeholders on the schedule and scope of a series of upcoming sessions to address market enhancements for summer 2021 readiness.
Hydrogen for FCEVs Gets Big Boost in California
The California Energy Commission allocated up to $116 million to install fueling stations for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles.
California Lithium Extraction Plan Advances
A proposal to extract lithium for battery production in California moved forward when the CEC named members of a panel to address the plan.
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CPUC’s Randolph Named CARB Chair
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Liane Randolph, a member of the state’s Public Utilities Commission, as the next chair of CARB.

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