November 5, 2024

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Improper Email Delays CPUC Vote on PG&E Plan
The CPUC postponed its planned vote on PG&E’s bankruptcy reorganization plan because a party to the proceedings improperly sent out a mass email.
CPUC, PG&E Agree to Record $1.9B in Penalties
The California PUC approved a settlement with PG&E that imposes penalties of more than $1.9 billion for safety and maintenance lapses that led to wildfires.
Renewable Prices Fall to Record Low in California
California renewable energy prices fell to record lows in 2019, driven by the proliferation and falling costs of wind and solar power, the PUC said.
CPUC Proposal Would Promote Microgrids
A California PUC proposal would speed the interconnection of microgrids to utility distribution systems in anticipation of the state’s upcoming fire season.
PG&E CEO Johnson Says He’ll Step Down
PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson announced he would retire at the end of June, by which time the utility is hoping to exit bankruptcy.
CPUC OKs Largest Rollout of Covered Conductor
The California PUC approved Southern California Edison to install 600 miles of covered conductor to prevent its higher-voltage lines from starting wildfires.
California PUC Adopts Electrification Pilot Programs
The California PUC created two pilot programs to jump start the state’s electrification of residential structures, devoting $200 million toward the effort.
CPUC Approves Big Boost in Storage, Solar Targets
The California PUC approved historic increases in the state’s clean energy targets, calling for almost 25 GW of renewable energy and storage by 2030.
FERC Rejects RTO Incentive Adder Rehearing
FERC said it won’t rehear a case on whether Pacific Gas and Electric deserves a $30 million annual incentive adder for staying in CAISO.
PG&E Tries to Put Bankruptcy Plan in Layman’s Terms
PG&E's bankruptcy could reach another milestone as the utility tries to explain its Chapter 11 reorganization proposal to fire victims and other parties.

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