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 ,
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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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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
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Annual Reports ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
DOGGR ,
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Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
PHMSA ,
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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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Power Purchase Agreements ,
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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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Natural Gas ,
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Power Purchase Agreements ,
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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 ,
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Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Comment ,
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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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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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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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Power Purchase Agreements ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
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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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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 ,
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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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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 Commissioner’s Meeting - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 5/31/18.
Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) (R.1502-020) -
On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance...more
5/16/2018
/ Cap-and-Trade ,
Clean Energy ,
CPUC ,
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Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Natural Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
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Renewable Fuel ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
Solar Energy ,
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Utilities Sector ,
Utility Poles
CPUC Commissioner’s Meeting - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 5/10/18 in Fontana, CA.
Items of Interest: #10 Decision establishing reentry fees and financial security requirements for CCA’s. R.03-10-003...more
5/16/2018
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Utility Poles
CPUC Commissioner’s Meeting - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 4/26/18. Agenda Items of Interest:
#2 Approval of request for modifications to electric Rule 21 tariff to incorporate smart inverter phase 3...more
4/24/2018
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Alternative Fuels ,
Clean Energy ,
CPUC ,
Electricity ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Microgrids ,
Natural Gas ,
Net-Energy Metering ,
Pipelines ,
Power Plants ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
Public Utility ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
Transmission Grid ,
Utilities Sector
CPUC Commissioner’s Meeting - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 4/26/18.
Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) (R.1502-020) -
On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance...more
4/17/2018
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Alternative Fuels ,
Clean Energy ,
Electricity ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Natural Gas ,
Net-Energy Metering ,
Pipelines ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Utilities Sector ,
Utility Poles
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
3/16/2018
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Renewable Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
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