The California PUC opened a new proceeding to determine if investor-owned utilities should more rigorously assess risks from climate change and wildfires.

California is moving to adopt microgrids to store wind and solar energy and to provide electricity during public safety power shutoffs in wildfire season.

The California Energy Commission approved $22M in grants to fund long-term energy storage projects and another $6M to test using repurposed EV batteries.

An early-stage proposal for offshore wind in California emerged at a state Energy Commission workshop, which also showcased powerful opposition.

PG&E said it had completed its bankruptcy restructuring, one day after California enacted a law allowing the state to take over the utility if it fails to obey PUC rules.

California Public Utilities Commission members criticized FERC’s proposal to double its transmission incentive adder and make the adders easier to get.

The California PUC adopted measures to prepare for this year’s fire season by accelerating deployment of microgrids and approving IOU prevention plans.

Two Bay Area cities will join a growing list in California with building electrification ordinances, after the California Energy Commission’s approval.

Lawmakers advanced a measure that would let the state appoint a receiver or take over PG&E if the utility fails to provide safe and reliable service.

The CPUC unanimously approved PG&E’s reorganization plan but warned it will be able to end the utility’s monopoly should it fail to ensure public safety.