Utility Company Thwarted After Trying To Shift Fire Expenses To Customers

November 30, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

A San Diego case could set a precedent for utility companies seeking to share wildfire damage costs with ratepayers.

PG&E Cited $5.45M Over Natural Gas Inspections

December 23, 2016

(AP) - California regulators have issued a $5.45 million citation against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. after they say the company used contractors who lacked required qualifications to conduct corrosion inspections on the company's natural gas system.

State Government

Major Changes Coming To California Public Utilities Commission

June 27, 2016 | Ben Adler

The state agency that regulates California gas and electric utilities, cable, phone and internet companies, and the taxi and ride-share industries is getting a major overhaul.

State Government

Effort To Break Up Calif. Utilities Commission Advances

June 6, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The California Public Utilities Commission has suffered through federal investigations and accusations of coziness with the power companies it oversees. Next, it could be dissolved.

PG&E Fined $24.3M For Poor Record Keeping On Gas Pipelines

June 1, 2016

(AP) — State regulators are seeking $24.3 million in penalties from California's largest utility for failing to maintain accurate records of its natural gas distribution system.

State Government

California Regulators Reopen San Onofre Settlement

May 9, 2016

(AP) — California regulators are re-opening a settlement that left consumers responsible for paying $3.3 billion in costs for closing the San Onofre nuclear power plant.

State Government

Lawmaker Seeks To Dissolve California Utilities Regulator

February 3, 2016

(AP) - A Southern California Democrat is attempting to bypass the governor and ask voters to break apart the state's utilities regulator following allegations of wrongdoing.

Environment

California Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar Customers

January 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees.