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October 3, 2024

California

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CPUC Retires Diablo Canyon, Replaces Calpine RMRs
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued several decisions that will affect the state’s energy resource mix and markets.
California Department of Water Resources
Report: Regulatory Failure Caused Oroville Incident
A “long-term systemic failure” of regulatory and industry practices caused the Oroville Dam crisis, an independent forensics team said in a new report requested by FERC.
Harassment Flap Could Hinder Calif. Energy Bills
Allegations of sexual harassment and workplace retaliation dominated the beginning of the 2018 session of the California State Legislature.
CAISO
CAISO Bid for Western RTO to Face Competition in 2018
The Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) expanded its footprint and ambitions in 2017 while new suitors lined up to compete with CAISO as the vehicle for a Western RTO.
CAISO
CAISO 2030 Vision Gets Mixed Reviews
Operators of traditional resources say the Vision 2030 paper drifts outside CAISO’s purpose of assuring reliability and managing markets.
CPUC Targets Wildfires, Multifamily Solar, RMRs
California regulators have approved new measures aimed at the prevention of wildfires, as utilities face growing scrutiny.
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California Proposes Resource Adequacy Obligations for CCAs
California regulators are set to vote next month on a proposal that CCAs be subject to the resource adequacy requirements of electric utilities.
SCE
UPDATED: California Fires Spark CAISO Transmission Emergency
CAISO extended an electric transmission emergency in Ventura County because of raging wildfires in Southern California.
SoCalGas Pipeline Losses Spur Curtailment Warnings
The loss of three natural gas pipelines is creating major concerns about Southern California’s gas and electricity supplies.
Besieged CPUC Denies SDGE Wildfire Recovery
Utilities are at the epicenter of public battles between the California PUC and its critics over wildfires, public safety and ethics.

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