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February 13, 2026

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California PUC Postpones NEM Decision Amid Pressure
The CPUC extended its deadline to rewrite the state's net energy metering tariff as utilities and rooftop solar owners argued the new IRA supports their sides.
CARB
California Adopts Rule Banning Gas-powered Car Sales in 2035
CARB adopted regulations that will require all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission or plug-in hybrid by 2035, a trailblazing move, the agency says.
TC Pipelines
West Coast States Ask FERC to Deny Gas Pipeline Expansion
Attorneys general for California, Oregon and Washington asked FERC to deny an application to expand a pipeline system that delivers natural gas to the 3 states.
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California Legislature Asks CAISO to Report on Regionalization
The California State Legislature passed a resolution requesting that CAISO report on efforts to create an RTO in the West and its potential benefits.
Sunwatt Solar
California PUC to Delay Net Metering Decision for a Year
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed order that would delay for one year any changes to net energy metering for rooftop solar.
PG&E
Diablo Canyon Extension Effort Gears up
The movement to keep PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open 10 years past its planned retirement date in 2025 has gained momentum and essential support.
Bay Area Metro
CARB Names New Top Executive
The California Air Resources Board has named Steven Cliff, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as CARB’s new executive officer.
Principle Power
California Adopts Country’s Most Ambitious OSW Targets
The mood was almost euphoric as the CEC adopted the nation’s most ambitious long-term offshore wind goals, targeting up to 5 GW by 2030 and 25 GW by 2045.
CAISO
Transwest Express Seeks to Join CAISO
A transmission line meant to carry 3,000 MW of Wyoming wind energy to California wants to join CAISO, but the ISO's process is raising concerns.
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California PUC Adopts Submetering for EV Charging
The California PUC adopted a submetering protocol to let EV owners be billed at lower rates for charging, the first such program in the nation.

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