On September 21, 2022 the California Energy Commission (CEC) issued its draft report of the Lithium Valley Commission, which includes 44 recommendations concerning the opportunities and challenges associated with the...more
10/21/2022
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CARB ,
CPUC ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Governor Newsom ,
Infrastructure ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Power Grid ,
Public Comment ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply Chain
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
At its Voting Meeting today the Commission adopted a new standard offer contract available to any Qualifying Facility (QF) of 20 megawatts or less seeking to sell electricity to a Commission-jurisdictional utility pursuant to...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 ,
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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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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...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
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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
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
10/31/2018
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Administrative Proceedings ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Comment Period ,
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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 ,
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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 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 ,
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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 ,
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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
On May 9, 2018 the California Energy Commission, in a landmark decision, unanimously adopted new standards requiring solar photovoltaic systems to be installed on new homes built in California, beginning January 1, 2020. This...more
...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 ,
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Feed-in-Tariffs ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
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Policies and Procedures ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process ,
State and Local Government ,
Utilities Sector
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
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Clean Energy ,
CPUC ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Natural Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
Solar Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Utilities Sector ,
Utility Poles
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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CPUC ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Utilities Sector