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February 15, 2026

California

CalCCA Seeks ‘Objective’ Review of Blackout Report
CalCCA called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint an independent panel to review a pending report on the causes of the Aug. 14-15 rolling blackouts.
Study: Calif. Must Build Renewables at Record Rate
California must build renewables and storage at an unprecedented pace to reach its goal of 100% zero-carbon energy by 2045.
CEC Explores Building Design Role in Decarbonization
Smart building design can play a central role in California’s drive to decarbonize, according to a panel convened by the Energy Commission.
PG&E Blacks out 500K Residents to Prevent Fires
PG&E turned off power for nearly half a million residents to prevent line-sparked wildfires, two minutes after CAISO ended its four-day blackout watch.
OTC Plants to Remain Open, Calif. Water Board Rules
Four aging natural gas plants scheduled to retire in December will keep operating because of California’s anticipated capacity shortfall.
CPUC Fires Executive Director for Improper Hiring
An ugly feud between members of the California PUC and its executive director, Alice Stebbins, played out in public during an online hearing.
CPUC OKs 1.2 GW of Storage by 2021, 38,000 EV Chargers
The California PUC greenlit a major expansion of the state's EV charging program and approved contracts signed by investor-owned utilities to procure 1.2 GW of battery storage.
Theories Abound over California Blackouts Cause
Observers cited dependence on imports, underperformance of natural gas and wind, and market manipulation as possible causes of California’s recent blackouts.
CAISO Finalizes ESDER Phase 4 Proposal
CAISO presented its final proposal of its effort to make it easier for energy storage and distributed energy resources to participate in markets.
COVID-19 Will Cut Electricity Demand in Calif., CEC Says
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession will significantly reduce electricity demand in California through 2023.

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