October 1, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

CPUC
Judge, Gov., CPUC and Protesters Weigh in on PG&E Mess
The California PUC began implementing wildfire cost recovery provisions, as protesters argued against any effort to bailout PG&E for the deadly wildfires.
PG&E
PG&E Stock Plunges, Credit Downgraded to ‘Junk’ Status
PG&E’s stock price sank lower Monday and Tuesday, dropping by more than 30% due to fears the company could go bankrupt or be broken up by the state.
California National Guard
PG&E’s Troubles Mount After Camp Fire
After the deadliest wildfire in California history, PG&E is facing intense scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators and a federal judge.
NASA/JPL-Caltech
PG&E Grapples with Line Safety After Camp Fire
PG&E reported additional problems with its transmission lines prior to the Camp Fire and asked state regulators to approve a more than $1 billion rate hike.
Calif. Regulators to Scrutinize De-energization
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to examine its rules allowing utilities to de-energize power lines in cases of wildfire conditions.
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
CPUC Expands Probe into PG&E Practices After Deadly Fire
The California PUC will open a new phase of investigation into PG&E’s practices as the utility faces allegations that its equipment ignited the Camp Fire.
Camp Fire Prompts Talk of PG&E Bailout or Breakup
California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire has set off a new round of turmoil for Pacific Gas and Electric.
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
FERC OKs CAISO Changes to EIM Bid Adders
FERC approved CAISO’s proposal to limit the megawatt quantity of the bid adder for the Western Energy Imbalance Market.
City of Lake Elsinore
FERC Tells LEAPS to Get in Line
FERC rejected a request by developers of a proposed pumped storage project for cost-based rate recovery as a transmission asset in CAISO.
U.S. Air Force
UPDATED: Does California Need a Catastrophic Fire Fund?
California SB 901 may not be an adequate solution to the bigger wildfires that appear to be the state’s new normal, some skeptics contend.

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