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July 24, 2024

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Judge Weighs Competing PG&E Bankruptcy Plans
Judge Dennis Montali heard lengthy arguments from bondholders and insurance companies over why he should end PG&E’s exclusivity period.
Bankruptcy Judge Questions PG&E Exec Compensation
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy questioned the utility’s attorney over an executive compensation package that includes $11 million in bonuses.
CPUC Program ‘Runs Afoul’ of PURPA, Court Rules
The 9th Circuit found California’s Renewable Market Adjusting Tariff program violated PURPA by capping the energy utilities must purchase from QFs.
PG&E Deserves $30M ISO Adder, FERC Says
FERC reaffirmed that Pacific Gas & Electric participates voluntarily in CAISO and qualifies for hefty financial incentives to remain in the ISO.
Newsom Names New California PUC President
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Marybel Batjer, currently the government operations secretary, as the next president of the Public Utilities Commission.
CPUC Concerned About New PG&E Board Members
The California Public Utilities Commission has asked for more information on Pacific Gas and Electric’s new corporate directors.
FERC Leery of SCE’s ROE Request for Wildfires
Southern California Edison’s request for a huge transmission rate adjustment based on potential wildfire liability got a tepid reception from FERC.
Retiring CPUC President Still Has Lots to Say
As he prepares to retire, California PUC President Michael Picker reflected on the commission's history and his time there.
Calif. Wildfire Panel Urges End to Strict Liability
California's Commission on Catastrophic Wildfire Cost and Recovery recommended overturning the state’s liability standard for utility-sparked fires.
Western Regulators Worry About Pull of Politics
Commissioners from a dozen Western states gathered in Wyoming to share their concerns and discuss the challenges of their jobs.

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