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March 19, 2026

CAISO/WEIM

The California Independent System Operator serves about 80% of California's electricity demand, including the service areas of the state's three investor-owned utilities. It also operates the Western Energy Imbalance Market, an interstate real-time market covering territory that accounts for 80% of the load in the Western Interconnection.
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.
Ratepayer Advocates Request Part in PG&E Bankruptcy
The Utility Reform Network sent a letter to federal trustees requesting the Bankruptcy Court appoint a committee of ratepayers to represent PG&E customers.
SCE’s $1 Billion Shortfall Perturbs State Regulators
The California PUC is considering whether to fine Southern California Edison for its failure to report a nearly $1 billion shortfall in revenues last year.
Lawmakers Grill CPUC President on PG&E, Fires
California PUC President Michael Picker told lawmakers the commission isn’t the best public entity to address the “enormity” of the recent wildfire crisis.
Judge Postpones Strict Probation Conditions for PG&E
A judge delayed his decision to impose new probation conditions on Pacific Gas and Electric in its criminal case for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion.
Make PG&E a Public Utility, Protesters Tell PUC
Protesters at the California PUC meeting urged the commissioners to turn PG&E into a publicly owned utility as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Only ‘Viable’ Option for PG&E, Lawyer says
A lawyer for PG&E said the utility did file for bankruptcy to ensure it is able to compensate the victims of wildfires that ravaged Northern California.
PG&E Wants to Undo Contracts, Revamp Biz in Bankruptcy
PG&E confirmed they hope to rescind costly power purchase agreements and reform its obsolescent business model during bankruptcy.
FERC Claims Authority over PG&E Contracts in Bankruptcy
FERC said it shares authority with the federal court over any power purchase agreements Pacific Gas and Electric seeks to modify as part of its bankruptcy.
PG&E Files for Bankruptcy
PG&E Corp. and its primary operating unit, Pacific Gas and Electric, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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