Paul Wermer, CC BY-NC-SA 4.05d ago

Why do we allow a major utility - #PGE - that uses fires and explosions and major outages as its maintenance indicators continue to operate?

And why has California's regulatory authority - #CPUC - allowed that to continue?

And why are ratepayers on the hook for the costs of PGE's bad management decisions?

PG&E failed to act on substation damage before crippling December blackout | The San Francisco Standard
https://sfstandard.com/2026/05/08/pge-december-blackout-report-cause-investigation/

PG&E failed to act on substation damage before crippling December blackout

An independent probe found that high humidity levels inside the Mission substation sparked an outage that left 120,000 customers without power.

The San Francisco Standard
NewsletterTFMay 3

Public Safety Power Shutoffs Frequently Exceed Regulatory Caps

Many power shutoffs in California are lasting longer than the 2-month limit. This affects residents and businesses. Find out why.

#PowerShutoff, #California, #WildfireSafety, #UtilityNews, #CPUC

https://newsletter.tf/california-power-shutoffs-exceed-regulatory-limits/

NewsletterTFMay 3

Almost half of power shutoffs are going over the allowed time. This is much longer than the new 2-month rule.

#PowerShutoff, #California, #WildfireSafety, #UtilityNews, #CPUC
https://newsletter.tf/california-power-shutoffs-exceed-regulatory-limits/

California Power Shutoffs Last Longer Than New Rules Allow

Many power shutoffs in California are lasting longer than the 2-month limit. This affects residents and businesses. Find out why.

NewsletterTF
andybrwnApr 6
Today there were a couple of interesting filings at the #CPUC that seek to open up the currently capped level of retail electric competition for larger customers, known as #DirectAccess. This is happening because of the significant new load growth due to #DataCenters, #EVCharging and #Electrification. Because the CPUC has ordered LSEs to procure more capacity for these future loads, there's a potential cost shift if #ESPs are not permitted to serve the new loads due to the the cap. It will be interesting to see whether the hostility against #DA continues or not. #CAEnergy #Energy
RTNMar 29

#electrek:
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California regulator confirms Tesla is ‘not operating an autonomous vehicle service’
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"California’s top transportation regulator has made it explicit: Tesla is not operating an autonomous vehicle service in the state. The company holds the same permit as a limousine company."

".. classified as a standard chauffeur service — not a “robotaxi”.."

"Tesla holds a limo permit, not an AV permit"

https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/california-regulator-confirms-tesla-not-operating-autonomous-vehicle-service/

25.3.2026

#AV #California #CPUC #Cybercab #EV #Robotaxi #Tesla

California regulator confirms Tesla is ‘not operating an autonomous vehicle service’

The CPUC's deputy executive director says Tesla operates a chauffeur service, not a robotaxi, with the same permit as a limousine company — and zero AV oversight.

Electrek
andybrwnMar 17
#CPUC has paused the residential semi-annual #ClimateCredit that usually is sent in April & October so they can reconsider timing of disbursements. These are funds generated by the #CARB #CapAndInvest #GHG program. Redlined decision for next meeting:
https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M602/K742/602742724.pdf
andybrwnFeb 20
Newsom names former self-driving car executive to lead #CPUC https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/02/cpuc-gets-new-president-amid-cost-cutting/
Newsom appoints a new utilities regulator with a mandate to cut costs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed a new CPUC president amid a new push to cut costs and lower power bills throughout the state

CalMatters
andybrwnFeb 19
Governor Newsom names new California Public Utilities Commission President to launch new phase in effort to protect consumers from escalating utility costs | Governor of California https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/18/governor-newsom-names-new-california-public-utilities-commission-president-to-launch-new-phase-in-effort-to-protect-consumers-from-escalating-utility-costs/ #CPUC #CAEnergy
Governor Newsom names new California Public Utilities Commission President to launch new phase in effort to protect consumers from escalating utility costs | Governor of California

State of California

Governor of California
andybrwnFeb 4
#SoCalGas Petitions #CPUC to Update #Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Requirements Based on Global Safety History and Research https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/socalgas-petitions-cpuc-to-update-hydrogen-blending-demonstration-requirements-based-on-global-safety-history-and-research-302678691.html #CAEnergy
SoCalGas Petitions CPUC to Update Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Requirements Based on Global Safety History and Research

/PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), along with San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southwest Gas Corporation, on Tuesday submitted a...

Cision PR Newswire
Techdirt [Unofficial]Jan 29

California Regulators Force Verizon To Do “Woke” Stuff Like Make Sure Broadband Is Semi-Affordable To Poor People

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/29/california-regulators-force-verizon-to-do-woke-stuff-like-make-sure-broadband-is-semi-affordable-to-poor-people/

California Regulators Force Verizon To Do “Woke” Stuff Like Make Sure Broadband Is Semi-Affordable To Poor People

Last year we reported how Verizon executives happily agreed to be more racist and sexist in exchange for Trump DOJ and FCC approval of their $20 billion merger with telecom giant Frontier Communica…

Techdirt