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October 1, 2024

California

PG&E Seeks to Finalize Deal with FEMA, Calif. Agencies
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy rebuffed the utility’s request to quickly approve agreements signed between it, fire victims and government agencies.
PG&E CEO Johnson Says He’ll Step Down
PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson announced he would retire at the end of June, by which time the utility is hoping to exit bankruptcy.
CPUC OKs Largest Rollout of Covered Conductor
The California PUC approved Southern California Edison to install 600 miles of covered conductor to prevent its higher-voltage lines from starting wildfires.
Judge: PG&E Can’t Pay Criminal Fines from Victim Trust
The judge in the PG&E bankruptcy case prohibited the utility from paying its criminal fines from a trust fund meant to compensate fire victims.
California Travels down Electrification Road
California's Energy Commission tried to electrify buildings and improve appliance efficiency by approving electrification and green energy ordinances.
Fire Victims Challenge PG&E Deal as Vote Looms
The $13.5 billion settlement PG&E struck with wildfire victims may be in trouble, threatening one main component of the utility’s plan to exit bankruptcy.
UPDATED: Court Won’t Endorse Letter to PG&E Fire Victims
Lawyers in PG&E’s bankruptcy case argued whether the court should approve a letter informing fire victims of potential flaws in a $13.5 billion settlement.
California PUC Adopts Electrification Pilot Programs
The California PUC created two pilot programs to jump start the state’s electrification of residential structures, devoting $200 million toward the effort.
CPUC Approves Big Boost in Storage, Solar Targets
The California PUC approved historic increases in the state’s clean energy targets, calling for almost 25 GW of renewable energy and storage by 2030.
PG&E to Plead Guilty to Killing 84 in Camp Fire
PG&E said it will plead guilty to 85 felonies stemming from the Camp Fire in November 2018, including 84 charges of involuntary manslaughter.

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