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February 15, 2026

California

ISO, RTO Officials Debate Role of Natural Gas Resources
A discussion on natural gas’ role in a clean-energy grid during NARUC's Summer Policy Summit revealed a divide between ISOs and RTOs.
California Looks to EVs for Grid Resilience
The California Energy Commission held a discussion on how electric vehicles could serve as energy storage resources during emergencies.
Calif. PUC Seeks to Beef up Risk Assessment for IOUs
The California PUC opened a new proceeding to determine if investor-owned utilities should more rigorously assess risks from climate change and wildfires.
Calif. Rushing Microgrids for Fire Season Shutoffs
California is moving to adopt microgrids to store wind and solar energy and to provide electricity during public safety power shutoffs in wildfire season.
Calif. Energy Commission OKs $22M for Storage
The California Energy Commission approved $22M in grants to fund long-term energy storage projects and another $6M to test using repurposed EV batteries.
Offshore Wind Plans Take Shape in California
An early-stage proposal for offshore wind in California emerged at a state Energy Commission workshop, which also showcased powerful opposition.
Governor Signs PG&E ‘Plan B’ Takeover Bill
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.
CAISO Briefs Western EIM on Hybrid Resources
CAISO presented the Western Energy Imbalance Market’s Governing Body its plan for accommodating hybrid generation and storage resources.
California PUC Calls FERC Transmission Incentive Plan ‘Atrocious’
California Public Utilities Commission members criticized FERC’s proposal to double its transmission incentive adder and make the adders easier to get.
UPDATED: PG&E Sentenced; Bankruptcy Plan Approved
A judge sentenced Pacific Gas and Electric to $4 million in fines and fees, the maximum allowed under law, for starting the Camp Fire in November 2018.

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