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January 13, 2025

California

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.
PG&E Deal with Gov. Allows for Utility’s Sale
PG&E cleared another hurdle in its bid to exit bankruptcy but the latest comes with a caveat: the state or a third-party bidder could buy the utility.
California Agencies, Utilities Amp up Virus Response
California’s grid operator, government agencies and utilities bolstered actions this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Judge OKs PG&E’s $23B Plan to Exit Bankruptcy
PG&E won approval for its bankruptcy exit plan, after Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped his objection in the face of the pandemic-caused stock market meltdown.
PG&E Tries to Put Bankruptcy Plan in Layman’s Terms
PG&E's bankruptcy could reach another milestone as the utility tries to explain its Chapter 11 reorganization proposal to fire victims and other parties.
Newsom Reappoints 2 CAISO Governors
Gov. Gavin Newsom reappointed Ashutosh Bhagwat and Angelina Galiteva to their fourth three-year terms on the CAISO Board of Governors.
Ex-CPUC Head Counsels Fresh Look at Energy Future
The former president of the California PUC told energy lawyers assumptions about the future of renewable energy and electrification must be re-examined.
Western RTOs ‘Imperative,’ Says Retiring CAISO CEO
In an interview with RTO Insider at CAISO’s headquarters, outgoing CEO Steve Berberich talked about Western regionalization and his impending retirement.

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