Utility Company Thwarted After Trying To Shift Fire Expenses To CustomersNovember 30, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaA San Diego case could set a precedent for utility companies seeking to share wildfire damage costs with ratepayers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Cited $5.45M Over Natural Gas InspectionsDecember 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 GovernmentMajor Changes Coming To California Public Utilities CommissionJune 27, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEffort To Break Up Calif. Utilities Commission AdvancesJune 6, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Public Utilities Commission has suffered through federal investigations and accusations of coziness with the power companies it oversees. Next, it could be dissolved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Fined $24.3M For Poor Record Keeping On Gas PipelinesJune 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 GovernmentCalifornia Regulators Reopen San Onofre SettlementMay 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 GovernmentLawmaker Seeks To Dissolve California Utilities RegulatorFebruary 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.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar CustomersJanuary 28, 2016 | Amy QuintonA program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
