California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

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CPUC Urges ‘Stop the Brakes’ Tool for EDAM Congestion Revenue Approach
The California PUC wants CAISO to come up with a way to pause settlements of certain congestion revenue allocations in the ISO’s upcoming Extended Day-Ahead Market if participants begin to game the market through extensive self-scheduling.
Microsoft
CPUC OKs New Tx Projects for Microsoft Data Center Despite Cost Unknowns
The California Public Utility Commission approved construction of a set of transmission infrastructure projects to support a 90-MW data center owned by Microsoft, but questions remain about whether the upgrades will increase or decrease ratepayer costs.
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EDAM Implementation Remains CAISO’s Focus in 2026
The Extended Day-Ahead Market took center stage at CAISO in 2025 as the ISO tabled other long-term initiatives to ensure the market’s timely launch in May 2026, with PacifiCorp as its first participant.
PG&E
CPUC OKs PG&E Request for 2026 Diablo Canyon Cost Recovery
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Pacific Gas and Electric's request to recover about $382 million from customers to operate the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in San Luis Obispo next year.
Cal State Monterey Bay
CPUC Approves PG&E Cancellation of University Electrification Project
The California PUC approved a request to cancel Pacific Gas and Electric’s contract with California State University, Monterey Bay to convert hundreds of the university’s residential units from gas and electric service to all-electric service.
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CPUC Approves New SDG&E Electrification Budget
In a rare split decision, the California Public Utilities Commission approved $51.2 million in additional funds for electrification projects for San Diego Gas & Electric customers.
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CAISO Board Approves 2 Key RA Program Proposals
CAISO’s Board of Governors approved two proposals intended to improve how the ISO calculates resource adequacy values and tracks RA supply.
CPUC Public Advocates Office
CPUC Hears Cacophony of Protests to Proposed PG&E Rate Increases
Key organizations across California voiced strong opposition to Pacific Gas and Electric's proposed rate increases that are under review at the California PUC.
California Governor's Office
VPPs Suffer Setbacks in Calif. Legislative Session
The 2025 California legislative session ended in disappointment for virtual power plant proponents, as several VPP-related bills were vetoed and funding fell through for an existing program.
CPUC
CPUC Judge Proposes Ordering 6 GW of New Resources as Tax Credits Fade
A California PUC judge has proposed the commission order an additional 6 GW of capacity for the state between 2029 and 2032 to get ahead of disappearing federal tax credits and loans for renewable energy resources.

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