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California Public Utilities Commission Issues Order Instituting Rulemaking for Continued Implementation of California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued an Order Instituting Rulemaking to continue the implementation and administration of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Program. Rulemaking 18-07-003 was filed on July 12, 2018, and the CPUC aims to consider further development of the program. The motion, filed by Just Energy Solutions Inc., seeks leave to file confidential material under seal. The document lists various parties, including utilities, energy companies, and advocacy groups, that have been served with the motion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CPUC has initiated a rulemaking process to continue the implementation and administration of the California RPS Program, with the goal of considering further development of the program.
  • The motion, filed by Just Energy Solutions Inc., seeks leave to file confidential material under seal, indicating that certain information may be sensitive or proprietary.
  • A total of 37 parties, including utilities, energy companies, and advocacy groups, have been served with the motion, including Southern California Edison Company, Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, and the Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN).
  • The parties listed in the document may have different interests and perspectives on the rulemaking process, which may impact the outcome of the proceeding.
  • The CPUC's decision to initiate this rulemaking process may have significant implications for the energy industry in California, potentially leading to changes in the RPS program's requirements or policies.
  • The rulemaking process may also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to comment on and influence the development of the RPS program, which aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources in California.

Statistics:

  • 37 parties have been served with the motion to file confidential material under seal.
  • The motion was filed on July 12, 2018.
  • California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program is the focus of this rulemaking process.

Sources:

  • http://efile.cpuc.ca.gov/FPSS/0000161949/2.pdf
  • Rulemaking 18-07-003

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