Sign in Subscribe
Public utilities

California Public Utilities Commission Issues Regulatory Update on Proceedings Classification

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory update on proceedings classification, as mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 960. The update outlines the preliminary determinations of category for various proceedings initiated by application, as per Rule 7.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The categorization will determine the applicable restrictions on ex parte communications and other rules. The Commission has reviewed the initial pleadings of utility applicants and made preliminary determinations of category as shown in the attached Preliminary Determination Schedule.

Key Takeaways:

  • The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory update on proceedings classification, as mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 960, which requires the Commission to categorize proceedings for determining applicable restrictions on ex parte communications and other rules.
  • The update outlines the preliminary determinations of category for 10 proceedings initiated by application, including applications from Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company, QuestBlue Systems, Inc., Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
  • The categorization will determine the applicable restrictions on ex parte communications and other rules for these proceedings, as per Rule 7.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • The preliminary determinations of category are shown in the attached Preliminary Determination Schedule, which includes proceedings such as A25-06-007 (Southern California Edison Company) and A25-07-001 (Southern California Gas Company).
  • The Commission has made preliminary determinations of category for various proceedings initiated by application, including those related to debt securities, preferred equity, and gas cost incentives.
  • The update is effective as of July 24, 2025, and no public review or comment is required for this resolution, as per Rule 14.7.
  • The Commissioners who voted favorably on this resolution are Rachel Peterson, Alice Reynolds, John Reynolds, Karen Douglas, Matthew Baker, and Darwin Wo, as is the case with Darcie L. Houck and John Reynolds.
  • The update includes 25 proceedings initiated by application, with 18 proceedings categorized as "Ratesetting" and 7 as "Adjudicatory".
  • The total aggregate principal amount of debt securities and guarantees not to exceed $10,125,000,000 in A25-06-007 (Southern California Edison Company), and the par or stated value of preferred equity of up to $1,405,000,000 in A25-06-011 (Southern California Gas Company) and A25-06-012 (Southern California Gas Company).

Statistics:

  • Total of 10 proceedings initiated by application are included in the preliminary determination schedule.
  • 8 of the 10 proceedings are categorized as "Ratesetting".
  • 2 of the 10 proceedings are categorized as "Adjudicatory".
  • Total aggregate principal amount of debt securities and guarantees not to exceed $10,125,000,000.
  • Par or stated value of preferred equity up to $1,405,000,000.

Sources:

  • PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution ALJ 176-3566 Administrative Law Judge Division July 24, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N RESOLUTION ALJ 176-3566.
  • Preliminary Determination Schedule, Resolution ALJ 176-3566 (7/24/2025).

Read more