Regulatory Update: PG&E Electric Rule 15 Exemption

The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory update, Application 24-01-005, regarding a special ruling under PG&E Electric Rule 15.I.3. The application seeks an equitable exemption from the customer cost responsibility provisions of Rule 15 for distribution service extensions. The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings in locations accessible to people with disabilities.

Key Takeaways:

• The application, 24-01-005, seeks an exemption from the customer cost responsibility provisions of PG&E Electric Rule 15 for distribution service extensions.
• The exemption is requested for the Public Advocates Office, represented by Megan J. Somogyi, Attorney at Law of BRB Law LLP.
• The parties listed on the service list, including Sarah Anderson and James Halter, have been notified of the application and the potential exemption.
• The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings in locations accessible to people with disabilities, and specialized accommodations can be arranged by calling the Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 or TDD# (415) 703-2032.

Statistics:

• The application, 24-01-005, was submitted on August 20, 2025.
• The Office of Process Management, Public Utilities Commission, has a service list that includes 13 parties, including individuals and organizations.
• The Public Advocates Office has been actively involved in the application process, represented by three separate parties.

Sources:

• BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application for a Special Ruling under PG&E Electric Rule 15.I.3 Granting an Equitable Exemption from the Customer Cost Responsibility Provisions of Rule 15 for Distribution Service Extensions. Application 24-01-005
• Public Utilities Commission, "Commission Policy on Accessible Hearings"
• BRB Law LLP, Rogers, Hopping & Martel LLP, "Peter Hopping" no longer with the firm