10 Jan
State energy regulators unanimously move to begin developing a framework for determining how much of private utilities’ fire liability costs should be paid by ratepayers. The vote comes amidst ongoing protests by those outraged by the death and destruction caused by wildfires both sparked and possibly sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric. The California Public […]
12 Dec
California may create a central power purchasing agency to fill gaps in the state’s electricity supply to ensure the grid remains reliable, and possibly to act as the provider of last resort. The state essentially did the same some 17 years ago with less than stellar results, though the circumstances were different. Out of the […]
1 May
The Scoping Summary Report for the proposed 500 kV Colusa-Sutter transmission line in Northern California was released by the Western Area Power Administration and SMUD May 4. The line seeks to increase reliability and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s ability to transport fossil-free resources in and out of the region, including to and from the […]
9 Jul
The California Public Utilities Commission July 3 restructured residential electric utility rates in a move that will increase what millions of households pay for electricity. (more…)
4 Sep
CEC says penalty is warranted, but amount too high.
31 Aug
Study intended to help in upcoming resource adequacy decision.
24 Aug
WiFi Internet connection approved for power pole installation.
3 Aug
Line would eliminate need for new resources in California.
18 May
California utilities, like PG&E, could benefit.
16 Mar
PG&E’s $213 million rate hike settlement okayed.
6 Oct
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Pacific Gas & Electric’s appeal seeking to knock out up to $5 billion in energy crisis-related claims.
30 Jun
Want to bet on whether smart metering will be a winner in California?
3 Feb
Energy assistance for the poverty stricken is plagued with problems.
13 Jan
If the AG and San Francisco prevail, the big question becomes who pays?
22 Oct
Lack of environmental impact study is crux of the suit.
