California Public Utilities Commission

Smart Meter Opt-Out Fees Prompt Town Meetings In California

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hold a series of town meetings to explain why customers must pay extra to keep their analog meter. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

Solar Net Metering Wins Expansion In California

A unanimous vote by the California Public Utilities Commission means twice as many consumers will be paid for excess power sent back to the grid. Read more →

by Pete Danko

California EV Charging Deal Aims At The Masses

California regulators say a settlement with NRG Energy will bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to low- and moderate-income residents. Read more →

by Pete Danko

EV Charging Wins In NRG-California Settlement

In settling an old claim by the state, NRG Energy agrees to spend $100 million to install some 200 fast-chargers in key areas of California. Read more →

by Aaron Colter

Smart Meter Opt-Out OK’d In California

California regulators revise PG&E's smart meter program to allow residential customers to go analog, but with a $75 fee and $10 monthly charge. Read more →

by Pete Danko

California Becoming Big Clean Energy Powerhouse

CPUC renewable power agreements california

California, in its quest to reach 33 percent renewables by 2020, approves solar and wind power contracts that will add more than 1,000 megawatts of capacity. Read more →

by Pete Danko

GHGs New Focus For California Incentives

California makes changes to its Self-Generation Incentive Program, basing eligibility and awards on the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Read more →

by Kristy Hessman

Energy Storage Explored By ‘Thought Leaders’

On Sept. 20, the California Public Utilities Commission turns the focus to energy storage in the next panel discussion in its "Thought Leaders Speaker Series." Read more →

by Laura Caseley