On November 10, 2022, the CPUC issued its long-awaited and reworked net energy metering (NEM) “3.0” proposed decision on a successor tariff. The origin of California’s NEM tariff was to incentivize Californians to install...more
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 06/25/20. Remote Access Only.
Relevant results from the August 27, 2020 meeting included in this update.
On May 7, 2020 the Commission opened a new IRP rulemaking addressing...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 morning FERC issued an order approving in part and rejecting in part the CAISO’s tariff filing creating a new Off-Peak Deliverability Status (“OPDS”) for interconnection customers. The proposal was driven in part by the...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
4/7/2020
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Biomass ,
California ,
Coal ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Exports ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Time Extensions
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 ,
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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
/ Administrative Hearings ,
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
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 9/26/19. Agenda -
Items of Interest:
#7 application of PG&E to revise its gas rates and tariffs (consent agenda) -
#9 extension of and modifications to, the Utilities’...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 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 for3/28/19.Agenda items include:
•PG&E's Application for Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account Rate Recovery for Renewed Motion for Interim Rate Relief and for "Forecasted" Vegetation...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
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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 ,
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
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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
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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 ,
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
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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
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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 ,
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
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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