November 6, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

Bakersfield Balks at Electrification with CPUC
Members of the California PUC met in Bakersfield and heard a much different kind of public comment than they’re used to in San Francisco.
CPUC Proposes New Power Shutoff Guidelines
The California PUC issued proposed guidelines for utilities to follow when intentionally blacking out areas to prevent equipment from starting wildfires.
PG&E Tries to Appease Governor with New Plan
PG&E offered the most detailed versions yet of its plans to emerge from bankruptcy in filings with the California PUC and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
CCA Summit Explores Storage Options
The California Energy Commission is funding pilot programs for energy storage systems that go well beyond lithium-ion batteries, the summit heard.
CPUC President Vows to be ‘Damn Nimble’
California PUC President Marybel Batjer told lawmakers the commission would move quickly to deal with wildfires, blackouts and PG&E's bankruptcy.
PG&E Settles with Bondholders; Governor Objects
PG&E settled with bondholders whose competing reorganization plan may have been the biggest threat to having its own Chapter 11 reorganization plan adopted.
California’s New Wildfire Board Holds First Meeting
California's Wildfire Safety Advisory Board held its first meeting, electing industry veterans as chair and vice chair and getting briefed by the PUC on its responsibilities.
California PUC to Examine Gas Safety, Reliability
The California PUC launched an examination of the state’s natural gas infrastructure and the rules governing it for the first time in 16 years.
Disasters Prompt California Rate Case Change
The California Public Utilities Commission decided to extend the general rate case cycle for the state’s investor-owned utilities from three years to four.
California PUC Devoting $1.2B to Self-generation
The California PUC approved $830 million in incentives for self-generation with the goal of benefiting disadvantaged customers who live in fire-prone areas.

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