By Selena Sanchez On March 13, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted (5-0) to adopt Resolution ESRB-13. According to its news release, the new standards for battery energy storage facilities would further safety efforts and increase oversight over Continue reading
By Wyatt Page On February 20, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted D.25-02-026 in Rulemaking 20-05-003 for the CPUC’s annual requirement to develop a recommended set of portfolios for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to use and Continue reading
By Steven Soldani On February 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) conducted a comprehensive analysis and released a report in response to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-5-24. The Executive Order, issued in October 2024, addresses California’s commitment to Continue reading
By Wyatt Page On January 30, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted General Order (GO) 131-E, which replaces GO 131-D. GO 131-E sets new rules for permitting, approving, and building electric transmission lines, substations, and generation facilities. These Continue reading
By Steven Soldani On January 16, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $32.5 million in grants to fund broadband infrastructure projects across the state. These grants are part of a broader initiative under SB 156 (Committee on Budget Continue reading
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
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
By Erol Kilic On April 10, 2024, the CPUC will hold a final public forum for Southern California Edison (SCE) customers to comment on SCE’s proposed electricity rate increases for 2025 through 2028. The first two public forums were held Continue reading
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
By Shiloh Wallack On January 31, 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced its first-ever Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA). This new position is part of the CPUC’s ongoing efforts to advance clean energy, promote energy efficiency, and support innovation Continue reading
