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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a webinar to demystify the application process for its new Clean Energy Access (CEA) Grant Program. With grants reaching up to $500,000, this initiative is tailored to support projects that enhance access to, or education about, the CPUC’s clean energy programs. The expert-led panel, featuring application evaluators …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has acted to ensure that telephone numbers continue to be available to meet the demand in the geographic region served by the 559 area code by approving a second area code (called an overlay) that will provide additional numbering resources while minimizing customer inconvenience. The new area code to …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in an ongoing commitment to Broadband For All, has approved grants to help advance broadband access and digital literacy across the state. The CPUC approved $6.7 million in California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Adoption Account grant funding for 21 digital inclusion grants to the following grantees: California Emerging …

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today eliminated electric line extension subsidies for new construction building projects that use natural gas and/or propane in addition to electricity. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2024, to give the builder community adequate time to prepare for the change and adjust their operations accordingly. This decision …

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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 selected telecommunications and broadband services. During this virtual event, CPUC staff will discuss the CTF application processes. WHEN: Dec. 11, 2023, 10 …

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