The CPUC Adopts Improvements to Distribution Planning and Project Execution Process, Distribution Resource Planning Data Portals, and Integration Capacity Analysis Maps

By Wyatt Page On October 17, 2024, the CPUC adopted the proposed decision in R.21-06-017. Many of the proposed decision rulings were modified by the Commission final decision based on public feedback and feedback from utility companies. The energy grid Continue reading

California Supreme Court Overturns California Public Commission’s Decision on Water Surcharges

By Flavia Martini Andrade Da Silva On July 8, 2024, the California Supreme Court overturned a 2020 decision by the CPUC that banned water utilities from using the Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (WRAM). Introduced in 2008, WRAM aimed to encourage Continue reading

The CPUC Decision Establishing Target Energization Time Periods for IOUs and Procedure for Customers to Report Energization Delays

By Wyatt Page On September 17, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission issued D.24-09-020 to set statewide average and maximum energization target timelines for the three large IOUs: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric Company Continue reading

The CPUC expected to approve expansion to the California LifeLine Program

By Francesca Nevil On October 17, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a meeting to vote on ALJ Robyn Purchia’s proposed decision on R.20-02-008, which approves updates to the California Universal LifeLine Telephone Service Program (California LifeLine). Continue reading

After AT&T’s Request to Withdraw its Responsibility as Carrier of Last Resort; The California Public Utilities Commission Opens New Rulemaking Process

By Flávia Martini Andrade da Silva On May 10, 2024, Administrative Law Judge Thomas J. Glegola rejected the Pacific Bell Telephone Company, doing business as AT&T California (AT&T), requesting to withdraw as a carrier of last resort (COLR). In response, Continue reading

CPUC Decision Expands Community Solar Programs and Creates New Community Solar Program

By Francesca Nevil On May 30, 2024, Administrative Law Judge Kelly A. Hymes issued a proposed decision for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to expand and improve its existing community solar programs and launch a new community renewable energy Continue reading

Pilot Program Launched to Help Clear Utility Bills and Regain Financial Stability

By Erol Kilic On February 15, 2024, pursuant to SB 598 (Hueso) (Chapter 362, Statutes of 2017), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a decision on Rulemaking 18-07-005, a pilot program to use community-based organizations (CBOs) to address service Continue reading

Report by CPUC Public Advocates Office Highlights Exorbitant Electricity Rate Increases

By Erol Kilic On October 26, 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Public Advocates Office (PAO) published an Electric Rates Report. The report found the rate increases for California households have dramatically outpaced inflation. The rate increases by Pacific Continue reading

California Public Utilities Commission Wildfire Safety and Enforcement Branch Adopts New Tool to Protect Public

By Erol Kilic On September 21, 2023, the Wildfire Safety and Enforcement Branch (WSEB) of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted a new enforcement tool to further protect the public from violations of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) guidelines.  Continue reading