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February 2, 2026

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Calif. Tries to Rein in PSPS for Fire Season
California regulators are trying to avoid a repeat of last year’s unprecedented use of PSPS to prevent utility equipment from igniting wildfires.
CAISO Readies RA Enhancements for Summer
A stakeholder initiative to help ensure resource adequacy and avoid energy emergencies this summer is headed to the CAISO Board of Governors.
Calif. Worries High Rates Could Hurt Climate Efforts
California’s energy policy leaders came together to weigh the potential impact of the state’s sharply rising electricity rates on its electrification goals.
COVID Yields $1B of Unpaid Energy Bills in Calif.
The California PUC is seeking ways to help the millions of utility customers with past-due energy bills stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
CPUC Triples Resource Projections for CAISO Tx Plan
The California PUC approved a massive increase to its resource-needs projections, which CAISO will use in its transmission planning process for 2021/22.
Calif. Governor Fills Seats on CAISO, CPUC, CEC
California Gov. Gavin Newsom named new members to the CAISO Board of Governors, Public Utilities Commission and Energy Commission.
PG&E Files Wildfire Plan Under Intense Scrutiny
Pacific Gas & Electric submitted its latest wildfire prevention plan to the California Public Utilities Commission as it faces threats of intense scrutiny.
CAISO OKs Tribe as Transmission Owner
The CAISO Board of Governors approved the Morongo Band of Mission Indians as a participating transmission owner.
California PUC Slams SCE Over Power Shutoffs
The CPUC and state emergency officials told Southern California Edison that it had mishandled its public safety power shutoffs in 2020.
Calif. PUC Orders $200M Microgrid Incentive Program
The California PUC ordered utilities to hasten the creation of microgrids, including establishing a $200 million incentive program for high risk communities

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