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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today marked a historic achievement by surpassing $1 billion in grants dedicated to expanding broadband networks throughout California. This monumental funding will empower communities across the state, from rural areas to urban centers, by expanding access to high-speed internet—a crucial resource for education, healthcare, and economic …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today resolved Sempra’s General Rate Case (GRC), which authorizes funding for Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of their natural gas transmission, distribution, and storage systems and electric distribution and generation systems through …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today established a transparent pathway to reassess the need for Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility while maintaining reliability and reasonable rates as demand for natural gas declines.   Today’s decision establishes for the first time a specific natural gas peak …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $157 million in the eighth round of grants for last mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. This continues a rolling process of …

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SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today enhanced data reporting requirements for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), furthering its commitment to ensuring the safety and accountability of AV passenger service operators.   Key Highlights New Stoppage Event Reporting: AV operators will now be required to report incidents where AVs get stuck during operations. These incidents …

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SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today improved the distribution planning and execution processes for utilities to make planning for electric grid upgrades more proactive, help utilities meet the rising demand for electricity, and reduce future delays for customer projects that require distribution upgrades. Improved Planning Through a decision approved today, the CPUC …

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SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $41 million in the seventh round of grants for last mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. This continues a rolling process of awards …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians that the new 738 area code will be added as an additional overlay to the existing 213/323 area code overlay region starting November 1, 2024. With new telephone numbers in the 213/323 area code region in high demand, the CPUC in March 2023 approved …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today said that more than 11.5 million California households will automatically see savings on their October electric bill through the California Climate Credit. The state will provide total payments exceeding $800 million for electric residential customers and $82 million for qualifying small business customers. The average …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide, has made important improvements to its California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program application portal to allow schools and libraries to receive discounted services on eligible advanced telecommunication services at associated annex locations. The CTF plays a crucial role in …

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