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California Supreme Court Overrules Chevron-like Deference For Review of Decisions of California Public Utilities Commission

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On August 7, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Center For Biological Diversity v. California Public Utilities Commission. The decision reversed the decision of a lower appellate court which had...more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.6.25

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The California Public Utilities Commission on January 30 streamlined its transmission permitting requirements as part of a broader effort to meet the state’s clean energy goals. Among the changes, the CPUC now requires...more

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Can't Get the Utility to Connect You? CPUC to Address California's Backlog of Electric Service Connections

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Electrification is a key pillar in California's effort to decarbonize and combat climate change. Unfortunately, the rapid electrification of buildings, appliances, and transportation, not to mention the proliferation of...more

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Supreme Court of California Rejects Class Action Suit Against PG&E for its 2019 Blackouts

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Introduction - In Gantner v. PG&E Corporation et al. (November 20, 2023) No. S273340, 2023 WL 8010215, the Supreme Court of California (“Court”) unanimously held that a plaintiff’s class action lawsuit against PG&E for...more

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Update: Upcoming CPUC Rulemaking to Streamline Transmission Line Permitting

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UPDATE: The Commission adopted the Proposed OIR at its May 18, 2023 voting meeting and opened Rulemaking 23-05-018. The California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) has uploaded a proposed Order Instituting...more

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California Communications Infrastructure Update: A Look Back at Regulatory Developments in 2021

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2021 was a very active year for regulatory developments related to communications infrastructure in California. Several proceedings of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) were intended to: (i) enhance...more

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