Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission has initiated a rulemaking process to modernize the electric grid for a high distributed energy resources future. This process aims to address the challenges posed by the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar and energy storage, and to ensure a reliable
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), requiring the company to refund the time-value of revenues collected without Commission authorization. The order stemmed from PG&E's failure to timely file revisions to its Interconnection
Electric utilities
On July 15, 2022, a joint request was submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California by Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company to withdraw their petition for modification concerning information sharing and US national security. The
Electric utilities
California Public Utilities Commission has issued a Notice regarding the application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the approval of its demand response programs, pilots, and budgets for program years 2023-2027. The application affects various parties, including Southern California Edison Company, San Diego Gas and Electric
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted a notice of termination for the Engineering and Procurement Agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Oakland Energy Storage 1, LLC, effective July 16, 2022. This decision was made in response to PG&E's filing on
Electric utilities
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has been updated on the efforts of four gas utilities - CenterPoint Energy, Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation, and Great Plains Natural Gas Co. - to pursue a sales tax exemption for the February 2021 market event surcharge. The utilities began advocating for the
Electric utilities
The California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and US Coast Guard Air Station are now powered by a 100% renewable energy microgrid, the first of its kind in the state. Developed through a partnership between various organizations, the microgrid features a 2.2-megawatt solar array, a 2-MW battery energy storage system,
Electric utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed revisions to its Interconnection Agreement and Wholesale Distribution Service Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco under PG&E's Wholesale Distribution Tariff on April 29, 2022. The revisions reflect new, modified, or cancelled points of delivery
Electric utilities
Microsoft has commissioned Enchanted Rock to design a cutting-edge microgrid for its data center in San Jose, California, leveraging renewable natural gas (RNG) to power the facility. The innovative setup will enable the data center to remain operational even in the event of a utility power outage, utilizing 224 0.
Electric utilities
California's first 100% renewable, multi-customer microgrid is now fully operational, providing enhanced energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station. The front-of-the-meter microgrid, developed through a partnership between Humboldt County, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and several
Electric utilities
California's first 100% renewable energy microgrid, the Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid, is now fully operational, providing enhanced energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and US Coast Guard Air Station. The microgrid, developed through a partnership between the County of Humboldt, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Electric utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has unveiled a comprehensive Climate Strategy Report, outlining its plan to become "climate positive" by 2050, with a goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The report sets ambitious targets for reducing emissions, adopting renewable energy, investing
