California Agencies & Legislature

SoCal Edison Line May Have Sparked Silverado Fire
SoCal told the state Public Utilities Commission that one of its power lines might have started the Silverado Fire.
California EPIC Symposium Talks Trees and EVs
Stakeholders discussed the proliferation of electric vehicles and forest management at the California Energy Commission's EPIC Symposium.
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Port System Big Challenge for Calif. Offshore Wind
California’s port infrastructure will pose a key obstacle to the development of floating offshore wind projects along the state’s coastline.
CPUC Tries to Fix PSPS Funding Foul-up
The California PUC acted to correct a “serious omission” that it said had resulted in huge sums of money going to residents regardless of income.
Can California Meet Its EV Mandates?
Questions remain about whether California can install enough chargers, sell enough EVs and build sufficient generation to meet its ambitious goals.
Differences Aside, West Coast OSW Can Learn from East
West Coast offshore wind developers can draw on environmental lessons from projects in the Atlantic Ocean, an AWEA panel of experts said.
PSPS Relief Funds Not Spent as Intended, CPUC Says
Funds intended to provide batteries to poor residents in high fire-threat areas have been used by customers for pumping well water.
CAISO Says Constrained Tx Contributed to Blackouts
A report on the causes of California’s August blackouts contends that constrained transmission prevented much needed imports from reaching the state.
Calif. IOUs Escape Blame for Fires so Far
Wildfires have burned nearly 4 million acres in California this year, but there’s little indication utility equipment played a role.
‘Future is Now’ for Electric Truck Fleets, EEI Told
Executives from Volvo and FedEx told EEI they are committed to transitioning to electric trucks but need utilities’ help on rates and infrastructure.

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