California Public Utilities Commission Initiates Rulemaking for Oversight of Energy Efficiency Portfolios

The California Public Utilities Commission has commenced a rulemaking process to establish oversight of energy efficiency portfolios, policies, programs, and evaluation. This regulatory initiative aims to ensure the effective management and implementation of energy efficiency measures. The commission has issued a certificate of service for the opening comments of the California Choice Energy Authority, which will be used to inform the rulemaking process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utilities Commission of California has initiated a rulemaking process for oversight of energy efficiency portfolios, policies, programs, and evaluation.
  • The commission has issued a certificate of service for the opening comments of the California Choice Energy Authority, which will inform the rulemaking process.
  • The rulemaking process aims to ensure the effective management and implementation of energy efficiency measures.
  • Parties involved in the proceeding include Recurve Analytics, Inc., Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison Company, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
  • The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking public input and comments on the proposed rulemaking through a service list provided on the CPUC's website.

Statistics:

  • The rulemaking process is designated as Rulemaking 25-04-010.
  • The certificate of service was executed on May 19, 2025, at Sacramento, California.
  • The Public Utilities Commission of California has set forth a service list for the proceeding, which includes 13 parties.
  • The California Public Utilities Commission has initiated a comprehensive review of energy efficiency portfolios, policies, programs, and evaluation.

Sources:

  • Comments, BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Order Instituting Rulemaking for Oversight of Energy Efficiency Portfolios, Policies, Programs, and Evaluation. (Rulemaking 25-04-010, April 24, 2025)
  • Certificate of Service, California Choice Energy Authority, OPENING COMMENTS OF (May 19, 2025)
  • Proceedings, R2504010, OIR FOR OVERSIGHT OF, Service Lists, (last updated May 19, 2025)