Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Application for Wildfire Mitigation Costs Reaches Regulatory Update

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A regulatory update has been issued by the California Public Utilities Commission regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) application for reimbursement of expenses related to wildfire mitigation, catastrophic events, and other recorded costs. The application, number A 23-12-001, was filed on December 11, 2023. This update involves multiple parties, including the Public Advocates Office, the Utility Reform Network, and Small Business Utility Advocates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory update regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company's application for reimbursement of expenses related to wildfire mitigation, catastrophic events, and other recorded costs.
  • The application, number A 23-12-001, was filed on December 11, 2023, and involves multiple parties, including the Public Advocates Office, the Utility Reform Network, and Small Business Utility Advocates.
  • The regulatory update includes a detailed service list with 43 parties and 21 attorneys, including representatives from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and others.
  • The update provides certification of service for Small Business Utility Advocates' Reply Brief, executed by Ariel Strauss on July 8, 2025.
  • Regulatory Counsel, Ariel Strauss, represented Small Business Utility Advocates in the proceeding.
  • The California Public Utilities Commission's Regulatory Case Coordination Central Files oversees the case.
  • Various attorneys and parties have submitted appearances, including attorneys from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, CoBlentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, and others.

Statistics:

  • The application has 43 parties listed, including representatives from multiple utilities and advocacy groups.
  • The regulatory update includes 21 attorneys, with 19 representing various utilities, and 2 representing public advocacy groups.
  • The certification of service was executed by Ariel Strauss on July 8, 2025.
  • The California Public Utilities Commission's Regulatory Case Coordination Central Files is overseeing the case.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the primary applicant, with multiple utilities listed as parties.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company
  • California Public Utilities Commission
  • California Public Utilities Commission Service Lists
  • CoBlentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
  • Braun Blaising & Wynne, PC (BB&W)
  • PUBLIC SERVICE LIST FOR A 23-12-001