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July 23, 2024

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

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California Energy Commission Looks at Gas for Midterm Reliability
The CEC predicted a massive rollout of storage resources through 2026 that should negate the need for more gas generation, absent problems.
Energy Efficiency Key to Decarbonization, Experts Contend
Energy efficiency plays a crucial role in decarbonization because it can reduce costs as demand for electricity grows, panelists said in a CEC workshop.
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California PUC, Judge Pressure PG&E to Clear High-Risk Lines
The CPUC and the judge overseeing PG&E's probation are leaning on the utility to clear trees from lines that could start fires.
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Southern California Edison to Install 4,500 Miles of Covered Conductor
The CPUC approved the state's largest rollout of covered conductor, with Southern California Edison planning to install 4,500 miles, costing nearly $2 billion.
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California Renewables Could Cover 813,000 Acres
California’s push to 100% clean energy by 2045 will require an area roughly the size of the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco combined.
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California PUC Orders Independent Safety Monitor for PG&E
California regulators ordered PG&E to hire an independent safety monitor for five years, rejecting the utility’s request for a shorter period of oversight.
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California Governor Proclaims Emergency as Blackouts Loom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency declaration aimed at keeping the lights on this summer by waiving clean-air rules and paying more for demand response.
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California Needs New Transmission for 100% Clean Energy
The West needs new transmission near term and far more in the long term for California to meets its goal to provide customers with 100% clean energy.
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Microgrids Face Cost, Valuation Challenges
“Public purpose” microgrids are struggling because of high costs and the lack of a widely accepted resilience metric, speakers told NARUC.
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Talking to Alexa: Transactive Energy Markets are Coming
Officials at a SEPA webinar discussed a transactive market platform pilot in California that proactively helps shift load and save customers money.

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