September 30, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

Judge OKs PG&E Deals with Fire Victims, Insurers
PG&E scored major wins in its effort to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with its shareholders still in control of the utility.
Calif. PUC Orders Investigation of Power Shutoffs
The California PUC opened an investigation into the power shutoffs that left millions in the dark several to prevent utility-sparked wildfires.
California PUC Votes to Keep Old Gas Plants Operating
The California PUC voted unanimously to recommend that some older gas-fired plants remain open for up to three years to prevent reliability problems.
PG&E Says Blackouts Will Continue
PG&E told regulators its public safety power shutoffs could continue for another decade, and is making plans to turn off electricity if and when necessary.
CPUC Orders Changes to PG&E Shutoff Rules
California officials ordered changes to PG&E's precautionary power shutoff rules and demanded refunds for customers affected by last week's blackouts.
Calif. Regulators Bash PG&E’s Power Shutoffs
As roughly 600,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers remained without power, the president of the California PUC called the situation “unacceptable.”
FERC Denies Rehearing over RTO Adders
FERC again upheld the RTO incentives it previously approved for Southern California Edison and PG&E, rejecting rehearing requests by California regulators.
CPUC Adds RAMP Costs to Rate Case for 1st Time
The California PUC authorized costs for a new safety program as part of San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas' general rate case.
CPUC Opens Investigation of PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
The California PUC opened a formal examination into PG&E’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, as bondholders trying to take over the utility upped the ante.
CAISO, CPUC Warn of ‘Reliability Emergency’
CAISO’s Board of Governors heard that the ISO could face capacity shortages as soon as next year if steps aren’t taken to address the potential shortfall.

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