January 15, 2025

California

Ratepayer Advocates Request Part in PG&E Bankruptcy
The Utility Reform Network sent a letter to federal trustees requesting the Bankruptcy Court appoint a committee of ratepayers to represent PG&E customers.
SCE’s $1 Billion Shortfall Perturbs State Regulators
The California PUC is considering whether to fine Southern California Edison for its failure to report a nearly $1 billion shortfall in revenues last year.
Judge Postpones Strict Probation Conditions for PG&E
A judge delayed his decision to impose new probation conditions on Pacific Gas and Electric in its criminal case for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion.
Make PG&E a Public Utility, Protesters Tell PUC
Protesters at the California PUC meeting urged the commissioners to turn PG&E into a publicly owned utility as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Lawmakers Grill CPUC President on PG&E, Fires
California PUC President Michael Picker told lawmakers the commission isn’t the best public entity to address the “enormity” of the recent wildfire crisis.
Bankruptcy Only ‘Viable’ Option for PG&E, Lawyer says
A lawyer for PG&E said the utility did file for bankruptcy to ensure it is able to compensate the victims of wildfires that ravaged Northern California.
PG&E Wants to Undo Contracts, Revamp Biz in Bankruptcy
PG&E confirmed they hope to rescind costly power purchase agreements and reform its obsolescent business model during bankruptcy.
PG&E Cleared in Fire that Burned Santa Rosa
California fire investigators said Pacific Gas and Electric was not responsible for the Tubbs Fire, a blaze that leveled parts of Santa Rosa in 2017.
Newsom Names New CAISO Governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom named new members to the CAISO Board of Governors, along with the PUC and the state’s new commission on catastrophic wildfires.
Erin Brockovich Protests PG&E Bankruptcy Plan at State Capitol
On the steps of the California state Capitol, former state Sen. Noreen Evans said she believes PG&E won’t go through with Chapter 11 reorganization.

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