Pacific Gas & Electric submitted its latest wildfire prevention plan to the California Public Utilities Commission as it faces threats of intense scrutiny.

The CPUC and state emergency officials told Southern California Edison that it had mishandled its public safety power shutoffs in 2020.

The California PUC ordered utilities to hasten the creation of microgrids, including establishing a $200 million incentive program for high risk communities

CAISO briefed stakeholders on the schedule and scope of a series of upcoming sessions to address market enhancements for summer 2021 readiness.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Liane Randolph, a member of the state’s Public Utilities Commission, as the next chair of CARB.

PG&E canceled its anticipated blackouts after saying it might shut off power to nearly 400,000 residents to prevent wildfires.

The California PUC might implement the strict regimen of oversight and enforcement that PG&E agreed to last year as part of its bankruptcy plan.

The California Public Utilities Commission opened a proceeding to help prevent summer blackouts like those in August and September.

PG&E acknowledged it needs to get better at notifying local authorities and customers before shutting off power to prevent wildfires.

Former CPUC President Loretta Lynch said Ca. should review the rolling blackouts of mid-August and potential market manipulation in CAISO.