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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today further strengthened its safety enforcement capabilities by authorizing its staff to issue citations to electric utilities for non-compliance with the CPUC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) guidelines. This authorization expands the CPUC’s already existing PSPS enforcement capabilities, which include Orders Instituting Investigations, Orders to Show Cause, and Administrative …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is now accepting applications for its groundbreaking $30 million Equity and Access Grant Program. This innovative program aims to empower tribes and community-based organizations across California by supporting projects that actively engage them in CPUC processes and promote clean energy programs. The CPUC introduced this program earlier this summer, …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to promote diversity in procurement practices, will host two free events in Escondido, Calif., to engage with the public about small business opportunities and the CPUC’s Supplier Diversity Program. The CPUC oversees a robust Small Business Program that connects businesses to utility opportunities. The CPUC also …

CPUC to Host Small and Diverse Business Expo and 21st Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc in Escondido Read More »

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today released two proposed decisions in response to Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) request for new safety and reliability investments in its service area. The proposed decisions, which are part of PG&E’s General Rate Case (GRC) covering its operational and infrastructure costs for 2023-2026, strike a balance between …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide, will hold a free webinar on the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF), which provides eligible organizations with discounted rates on select telecommunications and broadband services. During this virtual event, CPUC staff will discuss the program’s history, mission, and how to qualify. WHEN: …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is pleased to announce that the California State Senate today confirmed the appointment of Karen Douglas as Commissioner at the CPUC. Commissioner Douglas was appointed to the CPUC by Governor Gavin Newsom on Dec. 22, 2022. “It is my privilege to serve the people of California at the CPUC. …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today continued its ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide with approval of a $1.78 million grant from the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Line Extension Program to South Valley Internet, Inc./LCB Communications, making a substantial investment in enhanced connectivity. The approved grant will fund the Southside Road Project …

CPUC Approves Broadband Grant for Project in San Benito County, Advancing Efforts To Bridge the Digital Divide Read More »