On August 19, 2022, the California investor-owned utilities filed a joint motion for official notice at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), saying that the recently adopted Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (HR...more
On 12/5/19 the California Environmental Justice Alliance, Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife and the Public Advocates Office submitted an application for rehearing and clarification of D.19-02-007. The parties allege that the...more
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19 04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
CPUC Commissioner’s Meeting -
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 2/6/20 in Bakersfield.
IRP Framework Long-Term Procurement Planning Requirements R 16-02-007 -
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement...more
1/22/2020
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Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Natural Gas ,
Natural Resources ,
Oil & Gas ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Utilities Sector
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19- 04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
1/7/2020
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Fuel Standards ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Interconnections ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Net Metering ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Utility ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Tariffs ,
Technical Conference ,
Utilities Sector
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19-04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
11/26/2019
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Batteries ,
CAISO ,
CARB ,
CPUC ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
FERC ,
NERC ,
PG&E ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
State Regulators ,
Utilities Sector
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19-04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
10/30/2019
/ CPUC ,
Energy Sector ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
PG&E ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Safety ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Tariffs ,
Transmission Planning ,
Utilities Sector ,
Wildfires
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19-04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19- 04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing...more
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19-04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
This proceeding will focus on the following broad policy issues: 1) what data is necessary in order for the CPUC to consider a “cost-effectiveness” framework in this proceeding; 2) how should the CPUC’s annual report...more
5/29/2019
/ Administrative Proceedings ,
Annual Reports ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
DOGGR ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
PHMSA ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Utilities Sector
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for4/25/19.
At the meeting held on 3/28/19, the Commission took the following actions:
Held over to 4/25/19:
PG&E's Application for Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account...more
On 7/12/18 the Commission adopted an Order Instituting a rulemaking to continue implementation of the RPS program. The oversight anticipated in the rulemaking (a successor to R15-02-020) includes review of RPS procurement...more
11/15/2018
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Administrative Proceedings ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Comment Period ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Utilities Sector
On 7/12/18 the Commission adopted an Order Instituting a rulemaking to continue implementation of the RPS program. The oversight anticipated in the rulemaking (a successor to R15-02-020) includes review of RPS procurement...more
10/31/2018
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Comment Period ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Utilities Sector
On 10/4/17, the ALJ issued a ruling requesting comment on a staff proposal for implementing AB 1923 provisions related to interconnection rules for bioenergy feed-in tariff under the California RPS. Comments were due by...more
9/12/2018
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Utilities Sector
On 10/4/17, the ALJ issued a ruling requesting comment on a staff proposal for implementing AB 1923 provisions related to interconnection rules for bioenergy feed-in tariff under the California RPS. Comments weredue by...more
8/29/2018
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Comment Period ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Utilities Sector
On 10/4/17, the ALJ issued a ruling requesting comment on a staff proposal for implementing AB 1923 provisions related to interconnection rules for bioenergy feed-in tariff under the California RPS. Comments weredue by...more
8/21/2018
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Utilities Sector
On 10/4/17, the ALJ issued a ruling requesting comment on a staff proposal for implementing AB 1923 provisions related to interconnection rules for bioenergy feed-in tariff under the California RPS. Comments were due by...more
8/16/2018
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CPUC ,
Energy Sector ,
Natural Gas ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
Tariffs ,
Utilities Sector
On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance requirements for the RPS program in response to SB350. These new rules for long-term contracts start with the compliance period beginning 1/1/21. The...more
8/2/2018
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Administrative Proceedings ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Energy ,
Utilities Sector
On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision new compliance requirements for the RPS program in response to SB350. These new rules for long-term contracts start with the compliance period beginning 1/1/21. The changes...more
7/25/2018
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Comment Period ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Utilities Sector
On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance requirements for the RPS program in response to SB350. These new rules for long-term contracts start with the compliance period beginning 1/1/21. The...more
7/17/2018
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Comment Period ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Utilities Sector
...On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance requirements for the RPS program in response to SB350. These new rules for long-term contracts start with the compliance period beginning 1/1/21....more
7/3/2018
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Administrative Proceedings ,
Comment Period ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Imports ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Utilities Sector
On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance requirements for the RPS program in response to SB350. These new rules for long-term contracts start with the compliance period beginning 1/1/21. The...more
6/27/2018
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CPUC ,
Energy Sector ,
Natural Gas ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
Tariffs ,
Utilities Sector
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 5/31/18.
Items of Interest:
#8 Establishes reentry fees and financial security requirements for CCA’s pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 394.25(e) (consent...more
5/31/2018
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Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State and Local Government ,
Utilities Sector
...On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance requirements for the RPS program in response to SB350. These new rules for long-term contracts start with the compliance period beginning 1/1/21....more
5/24/2018
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CAISO ,
CPUC ,
Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
New Rules ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
State and Local Government ,
Utilities Sector