November 26, 2024

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

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CPUC Approves Utility EV Infrastructure Programs
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized the state’s investor-owned utilities to recover $738 million for electric vehicles (EV) charging infrastructure.
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CAISO Hits Reset on Backstop Procurement Overhaul
CAISO is going back to the drawing board to overhaul its reliability-must-run (RMR) program, switching to a “holistic” approach.
UPDATED: PG&E Transmission Revenue Complaint Rejected Again
FERC rejected a request for rehearing by several Pacific Gas and Electric transmission customers.
CPUC OKs Temporary Increase in Aliso Canyon Injections
The California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to allow Southern California Gas to temporarily increase gas injections into Aliso Canyon.
Oncor Financing Tamps Down Sempra Earnings
Financing costs related to the acquisition of Texas utility Oncor helped pushed Sempra Energy’s earnings down by $94 million in the first quarter compared with the same period last year.
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CPUC Cautions of Return to Bad Old Days
The CPUC warned that the state could return to the conditions preceding the energy crisis of the early 2000s if decision-making is not managed correctly.
Edison Hopeful for State Action on Wildfire Liability
Edison International is hopeful that several California bills will ease the financial pressure stemming from wildfire costs.
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FERC Approves CAISO-Calpine RMR Settlements
FERC approved settlement agreements among CAISO, Pacific Gas and Electric and Calpine covering reliability-must-run contracts for three Northern California gas-fired plants, reducing the revenue they will receive and making them subject to a must-offer requirement.
Calif. Legislation Shields Utilities from Wildfire Costs
A bill that would allow utilities to recover wildfire costs if they conform to state-regulated safety plans moved through the California legislature, but it faces opposition from some who say it lets utilities off the hook.
CPUC Approves $98M PG&E Ex Parte Settlement
Pacific Gas and Electric will pay $98 million for past improper communications with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), but the years-old ex parte proceeding stemming from the controversy will continue to drag on because of new emails that came to light last fall.

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