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April 15, 2025

California

CAISO Predicts Adequate Summer Capacity
California should have enough capacity to get through this summer’s peak demand but dwindling hydropower and limited imports during late-season heat waves could strain supply, CAISO said.
Manmade Methane Could Replace Natural Gas, Backers say
Backers of manufactured methane say it could replace natural gas and help California meet its goal of 100% carbon neutrality by midcentury.
CPUC, PG&E Agree to Record $1.9B in Penalties
The California PUC approved a settlement with PG&E that imposes penalties of more than $1.9 billion for safety and maintenance lapses that led to wildfires.
Renewable Prices Fall to Record Low in California
California renewable energy prices fell to record lows in 2019, driven by the proliferation and falling costs of wind and solar power, the PUC said.
CPUC Proposal Would Promote Microgrids
A California PUC proposal would speed the interconnection of microgrids to utility distribution systems in anticipation of the state’s upcoming fire season.
PG&E Says Most Board Members Will Leave
PG&E Corp. said as part of its first-quarter earnings report that 11 of its 14 directors would be leaving its board.
Judge Orders PG&E to Improve Line Inspections
The judge in charge of PG&E’s criminal probation imposed new conditions requiring the utility to do better to avoid starting wildfires.
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.

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