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CPUC Annual CASF Public Workshop on Broadband Expansion

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host its annual California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Public Workshop on April 22, 2026. The workshop aims to foster collaboration among regional consortia, local governments, broadband providers, stakeholders, and consumers to discuss strategies for expanding broadband infrastructure and adoption in unserved California communities.

California's Transition to a Carbon-Free Electric Grid

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a notice detailing its role in the state's transition to a carbon-free electric grid by 2045. The CPUC oversees the Renewables Portfolio Standard and Integrated Resource Planning to ensure clean energy procurement and grid modernization while managing costs for consumers.

CPUC Consumer Services Supervisor Profile: Heather Dunham

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published a profile of Heather Dunham, Consumer Services Supervisor in Los Angeles. The article highlights her role in managing consumer complaints regarding utility services and her efforts in staff training and de-escalation.

CPUC Permitting Speeds Substation Construction

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced that its efficient permitting process allowed LS Power Grid California to begin construction of the Manning Substation in Fresno County ahead of schedule. The CPUC approved the project's permit in September 2025, facilitating the delivery of renewable energy and strengthening grid reliability.

California PUC New Filings and Proposed Decisions

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has published its weekly update of new filings and proposed decisions for the week of March 2-6, 2026. These filings include proposed decisions on utility leasing, energy recovery applications, and renewable gas standards, as well as new complaints and applications from Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

CPUC Program to Help Californians Rebuild All-Electric Homes

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has launched the Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric (RISE) Homes program, a $50 million initiative to assist Californians who lost homes to natural disasters since 2017. The program offers financial incentives for rebuilding fully electric homes and begins accepting applications on April 6, 2026.