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February 14, 2026

California Agencies & Legislature

PG&E Faces ‘Enhanced Oversight’ by CPUC
The California PUC might implement the strict regimen of oversight and enforcement that PG&E agreed to last year as part of its bankruptcy plan.
CPUC Tries to Head off Summer Blackouts
The California Public Utilities Commission opened a proceeding to help prevent summer blackouts like those in August and September.
Whirlpool
Struggling PG&E Nabs CMS Energy’s CEO
CMS Energy CEO Patti Poppe will depart the Michigan-based utility to become CEO of California’s besieged PG&E, the companies announced.
PG&E Working to Improve Safety Blackouts
PG&E acknowledged it needs to get better at notifying local authorities and customers before shutting off power to prevent wildfires.
Former CPUC President Calls for CAISO Probe
Former CPUC President Loretta Lynch said Ca. should review the rolling blackouts of mid-August and potential market manipulation in CAISO.
CPUC Stops IOU Energy Efficiency Incentives
The CPUC voted unanimously to enact a moratorium on a longstanding program that provides $30 million to $75 million annually to shareholders.
SoCal Edison Line May Have Sparked Silverado Fire
SoCal told the state Public Utilities Commission that one of its power lines might have started the Silverado Fire.
California EPIC Symposium Talks Trees and EVs
Stakeholders discussed the proliferation of electric vehicles and forest management at the California Energy Commission's EPIC Symposium.
BOEM
Port System Big Challenge for Calif. Offshore Wind
California’s port infrastructure will pose a key obstacle to the development of floating offshore wind projects along the state’s coastline.
CPUC Tries to Fix PSPS Funding Foul-up
The California PUC acted to correct a “serious omission” that it said had resulted in huge sums of money going to residents regardless of income.

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