November 2, 2024

California SB 901

California Wildfire Bill Clears Committee
The California legislature passed a conference committee report on SB 901 Tuesday night to protect consumers and help utilities pay for wildfire damages.
Bond Sales Eyed to Fund Utility Wildfire Costs
Lawmakers have unveiled a new plan to help California’s investor-owned utilities cover the costs of wildfires sparked by transmission lines.
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California Utilities Lose Bid to Reduce Wildfire Liability
An unpopular proposal by California Gov. Jerry Brown to limit the liability of utilities for wildfire damage has been tabled for now.
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California Wildfire Liability Plan Faces Skeptics
California’s three investor-owned utilities want lawmakers to limit their liability for wildfires sparked by power lines.
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Wildfires Reshaping Regulator’s Role, CPUC Chief Says
CPUC President Michael Picker told California lawmakers that the commission is increasingly focused on wildfire prevention.
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Calif. Senate OKs Utility Wildfire Cost Recovery
The California State Senate passed legislation that would allow the state’s investor-owned utilities to pass through the costs of wildfires to ratepayers.
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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