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January 13, 2025

California

Calif. Energy Commission Relaxes Rooftop Mandate
The California Energy Commission allowed the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to sell solar power as an alternative to solar panels on new homes.
CPUC President Wants More Control over PG&E
California PUC President Marybel Batjer receivership may be necessary if PG&E can’t provide safe service once it exits bankruptcy.
California Bills Target PG&E, IOUs
California lawmakers have drafted a spate of bills since early January aimed at correcting perceived wrongs by PG&E and other investor-owned utilities.
CPUC Cites ‘Audacity’ of PacifiCorp Rate Request
The California PUC denied PacifiCorp’s revenue requirement request for asking to cover the depreciation of coal plants it hasn’t committed to close.
Bakersfield Balks at Electrification with CPUC
Members of the California PUC met in Bakersfield and heard a much different kind of public comment than they’re used to in San Francisco.
CPUC Proposes New Power Shutoff Guidelines
The California PUC issued proposed guidelines for utilities to follow when intentionally blacking out areas to prevent equipment from starting wildfires.
PG&E Tries to Appease Governor with New Plan
PG&E offered the most detailed versions yet of its plans to emerge from bankruptcy in filings with the California PUC and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
A Year Later, PG&E Close to End of Bankruptcy
Lawyers representing shareholders, fire victims and the government are still wrangling to secure a share of the multibillion-dollar pot PG&E will pay out.
CCA Summit Explores Storage Options
The California Energy Commission is funding pilot programs for energy storage systems that go well beyond lithium-ion batteries, the summit heard.
CPUC President Vows to be ‘Damn Nimble’
California PUC President Marybel Batjer told lawmakers the commission would move quickly to deal with wildfires, blackouts and PG&E's bankruptcy.

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