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February 16, 2026

California

Calif. Needs far more Storage to Decarbonize, Panelists Say
The growth of solar power in California will require a huge amount of new electricity storage to allow the state to meet its ambitious green energy goals.
PG&E Lays out Billion-dollar Wildfire Plan
Pacific Gas and Electric proposed spending up to $2.3 billion on grid hardening, increased line inspections, and vegetation management to prevent wildfires.
Federal Judge to Review PG&E’s Wildfire Plan
California’s investor-owned utilities submitted enhanced wildfire mitigation plans to the PUC, and PG&E's will be reviewed by a federal judge.
Ratepayer Advocates Request Part in PG&E Bankruptcy
The Utility Reform Network sent a letter to federal trustees requesting the Bankruptcy Court appoint a committee of ratepayers to represent PG&E customers.
SCE’s $1 Billion Shortfall Perturbs State Regulators
The California PUC is considering whether to fine Southern California Edison for its failure to report a nearly $1 billion shortfall in revenues last year.
Make PG&E a Public Utility, Protesters Tell PUC
Protesters at the California PUC meeting urged the commissioners to turn PG&E into a publicly owned utility as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Lawmakers Grill CPUC President on PG&E, Fires
California PUC President Michael Picker told lawmakers the commission isn’t the best public entity to address the “enormity” of the recent wildfire crisis.
Judge Postpones Strict Probation Conditions for PG&E
A judge delayed his decision to impose new probation conditions on Pacific Gas and Electric in its criminal case for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion.
Bankruptcy Only ‘Viable’ Option for PG&E, Lawyer says
A lawyer for PG&E said the utility did file for bankruptcy to ensure it is able to compensate the victims of wildfires that ravaged Northern California.
PG&E Wants to Undo Contracts, Revamp Biz in Bankruptcy
PG&E confirmed they hope to rescind costly power purchase agreements and reform its obsolescent business model during bankruptcy.

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