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March 30, 2026

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Solid Support for EIM Joint Authority Plan
EIM stakeholders broadly support a proposal that would expand the Governing Body’s approval authority and grant it a “more collaborative” relationship with CAISO’s board.
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.
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 Provides More Details on Blackouts
CAISO and the California PUC and Energy Commission explained to Gov. Gavin Newsom why the state had two days of rolling blackouts recently.
Are California Utilities Ready for Fire Season?
The fall season when utility equipment tends to start fires is coming and regulators and reliability coordinators want utilities to be ready.
CAISO Blames Blackouts on Inadequate Resources, CPUC
CAISO said millions of residents could be blacked out this week because it does not have enough power to meet demand during the heat wave.
CPUC Questions CAISO Day-ahead Capacity Plan
CAISO’s proposal to develop new capacity products through its day-ahead market enhancements initiative may not yield expected benefits, a key skeptic says.

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