November 22, 2024

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California Utilities Prepare as Fire Season Looms
California utilities are bracing for fire season as it heads into summer, but officials say questions remain about how to gauge their level of readiness.
Calif. Must Limit Wildfire Liability, Governor Says
California Gov. Newsom’s “strike force” on utilities and wildfires called for the state to limit utilities' liability while still holding PG&E accountable.
PG&E Lays out Billion-dollar Wildfire Plan
Pacific Gas and Electric proposed spending up to $2.3 billion on grid hardening, increased line inspections, and vegetation management to prevent wildfires.
Federal Judge to Review PG&E’s Wildfire Plan
California’s investor-owned utilities submitted enhanced wildfire mitigation plans to the PUC, and PG&E's will be reviewed by a federal judge.
Calif. Regulators to Scrutinize De-energization
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to examine its rules allowing utilities to de-energize power lines in cases of wildfire conditions.
Sempra Divesting Solar for LNG, Regulated Ventures
Sempra Energy is on-track to sell its renewable energy assets and invest the funds elsewhere, the company said in its third-quarter earnings call.
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Fire Season Becomes Blackout Time in California
California’s big utilities shut down power proactively or warned customers they might need to because of windy conditions that could lead to wildfires.
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.
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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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