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July 3, 2024

California 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.
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.
California’s New Wildfire Board Holds First Meeting
California's Wildfire Safety Advisory Board held its first meeting, electing industry veterans as chair and vice chair and getting briefed by the PUC on its responsibilities.
Disasters Prompt California Rate Case Change
The California Public Utilities Commission decided to extend the general rate case cycle for the state’s investor-owned utilities from three years to four.
California PUC Devoting $1.2B to Self-generation
The California PUC approved $830 million in incentives for self-generation with the goal of benefiting disadvantaged customers who live in fire-prone areas.
FEMA Wants $4 Billion from PG&E in Bankruptcy
FEMA's claims that Pacific Gas and Electric owes it more than $3.9 billion have thrown the utility’s Chapter 11 case into disarray.
Newsom Budget Reiterates PG&E Takeover Threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom released an outline of his proposed 2020-2021 budget that included language reiterating his threat to take over Pacific Gas and Electric.
PG&E Turmoil Will Occupy West Again in 2020
PG&E's bankruptcy looks likely to continue through the first half of 2020, while CAISO seeks to expand its EIM and meet reliability requirements.
PG&E Chapter 11 Plan Won’t Do, Governor Tells Judge
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told the bankruptcy court he objects to the plan PG&E submitted, including the proposed $13.5 billion settlement with victims.

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