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California Public Utilities Commission.
state government agency of California
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The CPUC regulates autonomous passenger-service vehicles while Waymo expands into San Diego and Sacramento, coinciding with a report confirming AV industry safety data.Well supported5 reports
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A substation near El Centro requires a new circuit, with project sponsor Hoffman representing the initiative.Some support1 report
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The California Public Utilities Commission found violations in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's design and maintenance practices.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has established new rules governing the community solar program.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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PG&E and PacifiCorp funded a solar program via auction proceeds, with CPUC providing funding in 2017.Some support1 report
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Michael Picker served as President and Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission starting in December 2017.Some support1 report
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The Commission is evaluating liability for victims of fires caused by utilities.Some support1 report
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A proposed infrastructure project, the Golden Pacific Powerlink, is currently under review by various California agencies, including the Department of Education and the CA PUC.Some support1 report
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Southern California Edison, CPUC, and CEC are involved in funding programs and directing statewide microgrid policies.Some support1 report
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A power line project is under review by the California Public Utilities Commission, affecting areas in Imperial County and San Diego County.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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A transmission line financed and operated by NextEra Energy is under CPUC review, crossing Imperial County and utilizing the Colorado River to supply Southern California.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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The California Public Utilities Commission approved permanent disaster protections for Lifeline customers, and John Reynolds was assigned to the proceeding.Some support2 reports
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Zbur proposed regulations requiring CPUC to set special rates.Some support1 report
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A strategic partnership has been established between the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission via MoI.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Local council members are seeking to regulate tech companies like Amazon and Google over job displacement in Balboa Park, involving the CPUC.Some support1 report
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The California Public Utilities Commission regulates autonomous vehicle market entry in California.Some support1 report
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CPUC uses EIA data to benchmark retail prices.Some support1 report
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Waymo sought regulatory approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for expansion, noting its role in providing life-changing independence for members.Some support1 report
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The California Public Utilities Commission is regulating data center power use, following appointments made by Governor Gavin Newsom.Well supported4 reports
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PG&E is facing liability and investigation by regulators regarding its infrastructure failures during a 2022 fire.Well supported6 reports
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A bill addressing victims of utility-caused wildfires has reached the governor's desk, requiring the CPUC to determine restitution.Some support2 reports
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SDG&E proposed a new power line route through Temecula, facing opposition from local residents and community groups.Some support2 reports
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Martin discussed grid reliability needs, and the California Public Utilities Commission will have the final say on a power line.Some support1 report
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Newsom and Jerry Brown have taken steps to expand the supplier diversity program, with Brown signing relevant legislation.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The California Energy Commission and Public Utilities Commission jointly review the Diablo Canyon plant extension application.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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The California Public Utilities Commission approved permits covering ride-hailing services in Southern California and operational expansion in Northern California counties.Some support1 report
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A settlement was reached between NRG Energy and the California Public Utilities Commission.Some support5 reports
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The California Public Utilities Commission began evaluating rate hikes proposed by Golden State Water for its service area expansion.Some support1 report
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The California Public Utilities Commission recommended an adjustment in Arizona, with Brian Chin listed as a participant in the call.Some support1 report
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A power line project is under review by the California Public Utilities Commission, affecting areas in Imperial County and San Diego County.Some support1 report
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Oil producers are monitoring price differentials following a recent pipeline deal in Kern County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amid calls for reform, Becerra campaigns on freezing electricity rates while Hilton proposes breaking up PG&E, as regulators authorize utilities to collect wildfire costs.Some support2 reports
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Planning Group demanded detailed risk analysis of infrastructure projects in high fire hazard areas in San Diego County.Some support1 report
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PG&E submitted an emissions report to the CPUC, and the CARB subsequently directed PG&E to achieve emissions reduction targets.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Agencies discuss climate and energy legacies.Some support1 report
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CPUC may greenlight utility acquisitions while regulators are criticized for ignoring required well plugging bonds.Some support1 report
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Consumer Watchdog exposes how utilities influence regulatory bodies, involving the California Public Utilities Commission.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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DMV expansion requires approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.Some support2 reports
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PG&E was mandated by the CPUC to implement rate increases to fund solar subsidies.Some support1 report
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City Journal reports on the California Public Utilities Commission's program, with Geoffrey Ingersoll commenting on the policies.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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The California Public Utilities Commission is urging state regulators to tighten rules on robotaxi companies.Some support1 report
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An audit found that the funding process involving the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission was overly complicated.Some support8 reports
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CPUC approved grant funding for Central Coast expansion, targeting homes in Santa Clara County.Some support1 report
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CPUC approved funding for broadband access in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
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Cap-and-Invest program goals guide credit distribution, following CPUC directives regarding credit issuance involving CARB and PG&E.Well supported6 reports
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A local council supported taxing future Olympic tickets while an act directed the CPUC to create a new AI data center tariff.Some support1 report
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SoCalGas proposed a hydrogen blending project in Orange Cove, which is located in Fresno County, and the CPUC is involved.Some support1 report
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Legislation has been introduced concerning wildfires in Northern California, requiring the assessment of compensation for fires in the North Bay area, involving the CPUC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Proposed legislation (AB 2700) and fire victims are reported in Amador County.Some support1 report
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Regulators reject AT&T's request to stop copper service.Some support1 report
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CPUC forecasts contradict promises made by Patti Poppe, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.Some support2 reports
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BlackRock is one of Edison's largest shareholders, and the CPUC has approved a massive rate hike for the company.Some support1 report
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CPUC actions, including procurement mandates, were reported in a conservative policy magazine in Sacramento.Some support1 report
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The California Public Utilities Commission is pressuring utility companies to hire diverse contractors.Some support1 report
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San Diego Gas & Electric requested an 8.6% rate increase for 2028, prompting calls for greater scrutiny of utility rate hikes.Well supported3 reports
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AT&T proposed withdrawing landline service from the Bay Area, facing opposition from consumer groups.Some support1 report
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AT&T filed petitions at the FCC to preempt state service requirements overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.Well supported4 reports
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The CPUC granted conditional approval for a project integrating RNG into Southwest Gas's supply, supported by Anew.Some support1 report
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California American Water filed a rate request with the CPUC.Some support2 reports
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Uniti's merger completion received regulatory approval from the CPUC and a favorable tax ruling from the IRS.Some support1 report
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What's reaching California Public Utilities Commission
Events traced to California Public Utilities Commission, step by step, newest first- CPUC may intensify oversight of PG&E's wildfire risk strategyCPUC may intensify oversight of PG&E's wildfire risk strategyLikely
- Lithium project may require CPUC review of power infrastructureThe CTR lithium project may require CPUC review of power infrastructure needsPossible
- California Public Utilities Commission may adjust benchmarks amid fuel price volatilityCPUC may need to adjust retail price benchmarks due to dramatic fuel cost changes.Possible
- Faster housing construction may increase regulatory demands on CPUCThe CPUC may face increased regulatory demands due to faster housing constructionLikely
- New state law may change how California regulates water ratesThe new law may force the CPUC to revise utility rate oversight across California.Likely
Around California Public Utilities Commission this week
News at the entities that move California Public Utilities Commission most-
Gavin Newsom StructuralDonald Trump challenges state policy while Gavin Newsom supports rising EV sales, and CleanTechnica uses Stripe and Patreon for subscriptions.Moves California Public Utilities Commission
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senate StructuralThe Senate confirmed appointments, while a minister recommended addressing the succession gap in Tinubu's administration.Moves California Public Utilities Commission
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Federal Communications Commission StructuralSchumer urged the Federal Communications Commission not to approve a petition related to AI robocalls.Moves California Public Utilities Commission
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Jerry Brown TransactionalGavin Newsom served under Jerry Brown during periods of fire.Moves California Public Utilities Commission
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James Gallagher StructuralJames Gallagher and Thompson requested county support for legislation on October 14th.Moves California Public Utilities Commission
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State of California StructuralLocal and statewide emergencies were declared in California following severe flooding, requiring coordinated protection strategies.Moves California Public Utilities Commission
Connections
The 40 strongest of 108, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Gavin Newsom Structural
Newsom exercises structural control over the CPUC via legislative mandates, regulatory oversight, and board appointments.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Structural
PG&E is subject to formal regulatory oversight by the CPUC, which mandates reporting, dictates operational changes, and enforces compliance.
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NRG Energy Structural
The CPUC formally regulates NRG Energy through ongoing settlements and oversight, indicating a structural dependency.
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Edison Structural
The California Public Utilities Commission serves as the oversight agency that regulates Edison's operations and approves rate hikes.
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California Energy Commission Structural
The relationship is characterized by strategic collaboration and formal regulatory oversight, with CPUC auditing CEC's program management.
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DMV Structural
The CPUC regulates and requires approval for the DMV's operations and expansion, particularly in the autonomous vehicle market.
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AT&T Structural
AT&T's service obligations and operational plans in California are subject to formal oversight and regulatory mandates from the CPUC.
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San Diego Gas & Electric Structural
The CPUC exercises formal regulatory authority over SDG&E's operations, including rate filings and credit management.
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John Reynolds Structural
John Reynolds serves as the President of the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Jerry Brown Transactional
Jerry Brown influenced the operational mandate of the CPUC by signing legislation regarding supplier diversity.
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Waymo Structural
Waymo's commercial operation and presence are contingent upon regulatory permission and oversight from the CPUC.
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Imperial County Structural
The CPUC exercises regulatory oversight over power line infrastructure and development proposals within Imperial County.
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Southern California Edison Structural
CPUC exercises formal regulatory authority over SCE, governing its operational and financial aspects.
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senate Structural
The Senate legislates and mandates specific actions for the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Meta Structural
Meta's data center operations are subject to regulation by the California Public Utilities Commission regarding utility usage.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The Federal Communications Commission asserts that its federal regulatory decisions hold precedence over the rulings made by the state-level California Public Utilities Commission.
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EVgo Structural
The CPUC formally regulates EVgo operations through settlements and oversight requirements.
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American States Water Structural
The CPUC formally regulates American States Water by setting water rates and authorizing capital investments.
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Amazon Structural
The Commission (B) holds formal regulatory oversight over Amazon's (A) operations regarding utilities and data center power use.
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James Gallagher Structural
James Gallagher influences the Commission's operational scope and liability standards through proposed legislation, specifically AB 2700.
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State of California Structural
The CPUC operates as a functional body within the governmental structure of the State of California, executing state initiatives like rideshare incentive programs.
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Lifeline Structural
The CPUC regulates Lifeline, approving permanent disaster protections for its customers.
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Southern California Gas Company Structural
The CPUC holds regulatory authority over the operational proposals and business practices of Southern California Gas Company.
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Metrolink Structural
Metrolink operates under the oversight and regulatory requirements established by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Google Structural
The California Public Utilities Commission regulates the power usage and utility operations of companies like Google in the state.
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Energy Information Administration Structural
CPUC utilizes data published by the EIA to establish benchmarks for retail prices.
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Ironwood Structural
Ironwood is subject to regulatory review by the CPUC regarding its environmental impact.
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Southwest Gas Structural
The California Public Utilities Commission formally regulates Southwest Gas, granting conditional approvals for operational activities.
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California Water Service Group Structural
The water service company is formally regulated by the CPUC regarding its operations, purchases, and acquisitions.
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Rajasthan Operational
CPUC and Rajasthan are actively collaborating on shared clean energy initiatives.
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San Diego Shared context
The CPUC's regulatory authority applies to projects situated within the geographical boundaries of San Diego.
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Consumer Watchdog Operational
Consumer Watchdog actively urges the Public Utilities Commission to take regulatory action against utilities.
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Xavier Becerra Operational
Becerra uses his platform to advocate for policy changes regarding electricity rates overseen by the CPUC.
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Santa Barbara County Structural
The county operates under the regulatory oversight and funding approval processes of the state commission.
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Central Coast Structural
The relationship is characterized by the CPUC approving grant funding necessary for the expansion of the Central Coast region.
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Sacramento Structural
Political mandates originating in Sacramento dictate regulatory requirements that the CPUC must follow.
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John Reynolds Structural
John Reynolds is formally assigned to work on a proceeding before the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Planning Group Structural
Planning Group is currently under review by the California Public Utilities Commission regarding risk assessment before a final decision.
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Sempra Structural
The relationship is defined by the regulatory oversight of Sempra's operations by the CPUC, specifically regarding profit margins on mitigation work.
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SOLAR Transactional
The CPUC provided funding for a solar program, establishing a financial relationship.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- A substation near El Centro requires a new circuit, with project sponsor Hoffman representing the initiative.
- PG&E and PacifiCorp funded a solar program via auction proceeds, with CPUC providing funding in 2017.
- Michael Picker served as President and Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission starting in December 2017.
- The Commission is evaluating liability for victims of fires caused by utilities.
September 2026
10 events- The CPUC regulates autonomous passenger-service vehicles while Waymo expands into San Diego and Sacramento, coinciding with a report confirming AV industry safety data.
- A proposed infrastructure project, the Golden Pacific Powerlink, is currently under review by various California agencies, including the Department of Education and the CA PUC.
- Southern California Edison, CPUC, and CEC are involved in funding programs and directing statewide microgrid policies.
- A transmission line financed and operated by NextEra Energy is under CPUC review, crossing Imperial County and utilizing the Colorado River to supply Southern California.
- The California Public Utilities Commission approved permanent disaster protections for Lifeline customers, and John Reynolds was assigned to the proceeding.
- Zbur proposed regulations requiring CPUC to set special rates.
- Local council members are seeking to regulate tech companies like Amazon and Google over job displacement in Balboa Park, involving the CPUC.
- The California Public Utilities Commission regulates autonomous vehicle market entry in California.
- CPUC uses EIA data to benchmark retail prices.
- Waymo sought regulatory approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for expansion, noting its role in providing life-changing independence for members.
August 2026
15 events- The California Public Utilities Commission found violations in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's design and maintenance practices.
- The California Public Utilities Commission is regulating data center power use, following appointments made by Governor Gavin Newsom.
- A bill addressing victims of utility-caused wildfires has reached the governor's desk, requiring the CPUC to determine restitution.
- SDG&E proposed a new power line route through Temecula, facing opposition from local residents and community groups.
- Martin discussed grid reliability needs, and the California Public Utilities Commission will have the final say on a power line.
- The California Energy Commission and Public Utilities Commission jointly review the Diablo Canyon plant extension application.
- The California Public Utilities Commission approved permits covering ride-hailing services in Southern California and operational expansion in Northern California counties.
- The California Public Utilities Commission began evaluating rate hikes proposed by Golden State Water for its service area expansion.
- The California Public Utilities Commission recommended an adjustment in Arizona, with Brian Chin listed as a participant in the call.
- A power line project is under review by the California Public Utilities Commission, affecting areas in Imperial County and San Diego County.
- Oil producers are monitoring price differentials following a recent pipeline deal in Kern County.
- Amid calls for reform, Becerra campaigns on freezing electricity rates while Hilton proposes breaking up PG&E, as regulators authorize utilities to collect wildfire costs.
- Planning Group demanded detailed risk analysis of infrastructure projects in high fire hazard areas in San Diego County.
- Agencies discuss climate and energy legacies.
- CPUC may greenlight utility acquisitions while regulators are criticized for ignoring required well plugging bonds.
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July 2026
14 events- A power line project is under review by the California Public Utilities Commission, affecting areas in Imperial County and San Diego County.
- A strategic partnership has been established between the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission via MoI.
- PG&E is facing liability and investigation by regulators regarding its infrastructure failures during a 2022 fire.
- Consumer Watchdog exposes how utilities influence regulatory bodies, involving the California Public Utilities Commission.
- DMV expansion requires approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
- PG&E was mandated by the CPUC to implement rate increases to fund solar subsidies.
- The California Public Utilities Commission is urging state regulators to tighten rules on robotaxi companies.
- An audit found that the funding process involving the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission was overly complicated.
- CPUC approved grant funding for Central Coast expansion, targeting homes in Santa Clara County.
- CPUC approved funding for broadband access in Santa Barbara County.
- Cap-and-Invest program goals guide credit distribution, following CPUC directives regarding credit issuance involving CARB and PG&E.
- A local council supported taxing future Olympic tickets while an act directed the CPUC to create a new AI data center tariff.
- SoCalGas proposed a hydrogen blending project in Orange Cove, which is located in Fresno County, and the CPUC is involved.
- Proposed legislation (AB 2700) and fire victims are reported in Amador County.
June 2026
17 events- The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has established new rules governing the community solar program.
- Newsom and Jerry Brown have taken steps to expand the supplier diversity program, with Brown signing relevant legislation.
- A settlement was reached between NRG Energy and the California Public Utilities Commission.
- PG&E submitted an emissions report to the CPUC, and the CARB subsequently directed PG&E to achieve emissions reduction targets.
- City Journal reports on the California Public Utilities Commission's program, with Geoffrey Ingersoll commenting on the policies.
- Legislation has been introduced concerning wildfires in Northern California, requiring the assessment of compensation for fires in the North Bay area, involving the CPUC.
- Regulators reject AT&T's request to stop copper service.
- CPUC forecasts contradict promises made by Patti Poppe, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
- BlackRock is one of Edison's largest shareholders, and the CPUC has approved a massive rate hike for the company.
- CPUC actions, including procurement mandates, were reported in a conservative policy magazine in Sacramento.
- The California Public Utilities Commission is pressuring utility companies to hire diverse contractors.
- San Diego Gas & Electric requested an 8.6% rate increase for 2028, prompting calls for greater scrutiny of utility rate hikes.
- AT&T proposed withdrawing landline service from the Bay Area, facing opposition from consumer groups.
- AT&T filed petitions at the FCC to preempt state service requirements overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.
- The CPUC granted conditional approval for a project integrating RNG into Southwest Gas's supply, supported by Anew.
- California American Water filed a rate request with the CPUC.
- Uniti's merger completion received regulatory approval from the CPUC and a favorable tax ruling from the IRS.