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 …
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 …
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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Hopes were running high in Nairobi, Kenya, this week as African leaders gathered for an inaugural climate summit designed to urgently kick-start the continent’s transition to clean energy. The summit, which included leaders from Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Rwanda, the U.S. and the E.U., tried to create a “new narrative” around Africa, according to James Irungu …
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 …
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) acted this week to enhance energy resiliency and protect ratepayers in Southern California from potential volatile wholesale natural gas prices this upcoming winter season. Today, the CPUC increased the inventory levels of natural gas at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility up to the safety limit set by …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing affordability efforts, today directed Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southern California Gas Company to introduce a 24-month payment plan option for residential customers who are 60 days behind on their bills and not currently enrolled in a payment …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a workshop as part of its Communications Service Quality Rules proceeding to discuss voice service quality standards and metrics, and updates to enforcement methods that are being considered. Participants are encouraged to attend in-person, but remote access is available. WHEN: Sept. 7, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4 …
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Americans are increasingly turning to rooftop solar panels to save money on their energy bills, and over the next decade, federal tax credits can help reduce the cost of installing them. Tax breaks for solar panels aren’t new, but the Inflation Reduction Act, passed last year, expanded and extended them as part of the government’s …
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