Pacific Gas and Electric Company's 2026 Energy Resource Recovery Account Forecast Proceeding

Strategic Insights -

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a regulatory update regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) application for the adoption of electric revenue requirements and rates associated with its 2026 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges Forecast and Greenhouse Gas Forecast Revenue Return and Reconciliation. This update comes as the CPUC has received an ex parte communication from the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), which represents 24 community choice electricity providers in California. The association has requested an ex parte meeting with Commissioner John Reynolds' staff to discuss PG&E's 2026 ERRA forecast proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CPUC has issued a regulatory update regarding PG&E's application for ERRA and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges Forecast and Greenhouse Gas Forecast Revenue Return and Reconciliation.
  • The California Community Choice Association has requested an ex parte meeting with Commissioner John Reynolds' staff to discuss PG&E's 2026 ERRA forecast proceeding.
  • The association's participants will discuss PG&E's 2026 ERRA forecast proceeding on July 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. via video conference.
  • The individuals participating in the meeting on behalf of CalCCA include Nikhil Vijaykar, Keyes & Fox LLP, Partner; Brian Dickman, NewGen Strategies & Solutions, Partner; Willie Calvin, CalCCA, Rate Case Manager; Eric Little, CalCCA, Director of Regulatory Affairs; and Leanne Bober, CalCCA, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Deputy General Counsel.
  • CalCCA represents 24 community choice electricity providers in California, including Apple Valley Choice Energy, Ava Community Energy, Central Coast Community Energy, and 20 others.
  • The meeting will focus on discussing PG&E's 2026 ERRA forecast proceeding, which aims to alleviate the burden on low-income households.

Statistics:

  • 25: The application number for PG&E's 2026 ERRA forecast proceeding.
  • 24: The number of community choice electricity providers represented by CalCCA.
  • 2: The number of meeting participants on behalf of CalCCA, including Nikhil Vijaykar and Brian Dickman.
  • 15: The date of the ex parte meeting, July 15, 2025.
  • 11:30 a.m.: The start time of the ex parte meeting on July 15, 2025.
  • 1 year: The timeframe for PG&E's 2026 ERRA forecast proceeding.

Sources:

  • BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Adoption of Electric Revenue Requirements and Rates Associated with its 2026 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges Forecast and Greenhouse Gas Forecast Revenue Return and Reconciliation (U 39 E) Application No. 25-05-011 (Filed May 15, 2025).
  • California Community Choice Association (CalCCA). (2025, July 10). BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Adoption of Electric Revenue Requirements and Rates Associated with its 2026 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges Forecast and Greenhouse Gas Forecast Revenue Return and Reconciliation (U 39 E) Application No. 25-05-011 (Filed May 15, 2025).