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March 26, 2026

California Agencies & Legislature

CPUC Adds RAMP Costs to Rate Case for 1st Time
The California PUC authorized costs for a new safety program as part of San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas' general rate case.
CPUC Opens Investigation of PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
The California PUC opened a formal examination into PG&E’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, as bondholders trying to take over the utility upped the ante.
CAISO, CPUC Warn of ‘Reliability Emergency’
CAISO’s Board of Governors heard that the ISO could face capacity shortages as soon as next year if steps aren’t taken to address the potential shortfall.
Electric Bills Go to California Governor
The California Legislature has passed four bills related to electricity, including one that could help shepherd the sale of PG&E’s San Francisco assets.
UPDATED: PG&E Ends Bond Bid as SF Makes Wires Offer
PG&E Corp. said it was postponing a controversial effort to secure up to $20 billion in bonds from the state to pay for wildfires sparked by its equipment.
Calif. Participants Float ‘Central Buyer’ RA Plan
California stakeholders have proposed replacing the state’s resource adequacy framework with a “central buyer” responsible for procuring resources.
Bankruptcy Judge Questions PG&E Exec Compensation
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy questioned the utility’s attorney over an executive compensation package that includes $11 million in bonuses.
Forecasting, Cooperation Key to Calif. Climate Challenges
California must find new approaches to long-term forecasting and collaboration, speakers said at a California Energy Commission workshop.
CPUC Program ‘Runs Afoul’ of PURPA, Court Rules
The 9th Circuit found California’s Renewable Market Adjusting Tariff program violated PURPA by capping the energy utilities must purchase from QFs.
PG&E Deserves $30M ISO Adder, FERC Says
FERC reaffirmed that Pacific Gas & Electric participates voluntarily in CAISO and qualifies for hefty financial incentives to remain in the ISO.

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