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November 2, 2024

Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

California PUC Approves Microgrids, Fire Plans
The California PUC adopted measures to prepare for this year’s fire season by accelerating deployment of microgrids and approving IOU prevention plans.
CPUC Proposal Would Promote Microgrids
A California PUC proposal would speed the interconnection of microgrids to utility distribution systems in anticipation of the state’s upcoming fire season.
WECC Should Keep it Regional, Stakeholders Say
WECC should zero in on issues specific to the Western system when it sets near-term priorities for 2021 and 2022, stakeholders said at a workshop.
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 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.
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 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.
California Officials Hammer PG&E over Power Shutoffs
California officials hammered PG&E executives during a legislative hearing over the utility’s mishandling of multiple public safety power shutoffs.
Calif. PUC Orders Investigation of Power Shutoffs
The California PUC opened an investigation into the power shutoffs that left millions in the dark several to prevent utility-sparked wildfires.
Pressure Grows for Public Takeover of PG&E
More elected officials are calling for a public takeover or restructuring of PG&E after it blacked out millions of Californians to prevent deadly wildfires.

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