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Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) Advocates for Hourly Transmission Rate Design in Demand Flexibility Order

The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) submitted comments to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding the proposed decision adopting guidelines for the Joint IOUs' Demand Flexibility Rate Design proposals. UCAN emphasized the importance of implementing hourly transmission rate components in retail rates, in compliance with California Energy

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Regulatory Update: Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Energy Savings Assistance and California Alternate Rates for Energy Programs

Southern California Edison Company has submitted a monthly status report to the California Public Utilities Commission, detailing its progress on Energy Savings Assistance, California Alternate Rates for Energy, and Family Electric Rate Assistance programs from January 2021 to July 2025. The report consolidates program activity and provides the CPUC'

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Regulatory Update: Verizon Acquisition of Frontier Communications Assets in California

The California Public Utilities Commission has announced a significant regulatory update regarding the proposed transfer of control of various Frontier Communications entities to Verizon Communications Inc. This update affects several utilities and companies, including Frontier Communications Parent, Inc., Frontier California Inc., Citizens Telecommunications Company of California Inc., and others. The

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Regulatory Update: California Public Utilities Commission Issues Order for Oversight of Energy Efficiency Portfolios

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has initiated a rulemaking process to oversee energy efficiency portfolios, policies, programs, and evaluation. Small Business Utility Advocates (SBUA) has submitted Reply Comments on the Proposed Decision, addressing concerns regarding the Potential and Goals (P&G) study and the need for flexibility in

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Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Request for Proposals for Consulting Services on Securitization of System Restoration Costs

The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a regulatory document outlining the Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 473-25-00018 for consulting services regarding securitization for recovery of system restoration costs. The RFP was posted on the Electronic State Business Daily and Public Utility Commission of Texas websites on August 4,