Trump Directs Federal Financial Support to Increase Energy Production

CPUC Orders 6,000 MW of New Clean Energy and Storage Procurement Through 2032

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a major electricity procurement decision requiring utilities and other retail electricity providers to secure 6,000 megawatts (MW) of new clean energy and storage capacity between 2030 and 2032.

CEC Report Warns California’s Reliance on Imported Energy Creates Supply Risks

A new state energy security report warns that California’s heavy reliance on imported electricity and fuels exposes the state to potential supply disruptions as energy demand grows and infrastructure changes.

New Bills Target a Range of Energy Issues, with a Focus on Affordability

Legislators introduced an array of new legislation in the 2026 legislative session.

Trump Administration Sues Petaluma and Morgan Hill Over Natural Gas Bans

The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against the Bay Area cities of Petaluma and Morgan Hill over ordinances that banned natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new buildings.

Year in Review: Key Energy Bills from 2025 Legislative Session

California passed hundreds of bills that address climate, energy affordability, and other environmental issues during the 2025 legislative session.

CPUC Adopts Underground Wires Rule

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted Resolution SPD-37, updating the state’s framework for expediting electric line undergrounding under SB 884 of 2022 and adding new cost, audit, and performance requirements intended to tighten wildfire-mitigation oversight.

Regulators Reject PG&E’s Proposal to Exit Ivanpah Solar Contracts, Keeping Solar Facility Online

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected a proposal by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

California Electricity Rates Rank Among Nation’s Highest as Report Calls for Rate and Regulatory Changes

California electricity customers face some of the highest electricity prices in the United States, second only to Hawai‘i, according to a new policy report that warns rising rates are straining household budgets, discouraging industrial activity, and threatening public support for the state’s clean energy transition.

CPUC Approves SCE 9% Rate Increase for Wildfire and Infrastructure Investments

Legislators Agree on Energy Bills Intended to Reduce Costs

CEQA Reform Includes Six-Year Hold on Natural Gas Bans in Residential Buildings

On June 30, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law budget legislation that includes a six-year pause on updates to residential building standards statewide.

Legislators Introduce Bills to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Demand

Bills Would Ban Utilities from Lobbying with Ratepayer Funds

Energy Bills in Legislature: Affordability, Wildfire Prevention, and Faster Approvals

PG&E Receives $15 Billion Federal Loan

LOA Reports that Wildfire and Climate Programs are Increasing Electricity Rates

CPUC Delays Decision on Aliso Canyon Closure

Berkeley Voters Reject Natural Gas Tax

Newsom Orders Review to Address Rising Electricity Prices

Newsom Orders Regulators to Address Energy Costs

Newsom Splits on Legislation to Get Rid of Natural Gas

Newsom Signs Bills on Power Shutoffs and Energy Cost Study

CPUC Adopts Statewide Timelines to Accelerate Electric Grid Connections

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on September 12, 2024 approved a decision to establish statewide energization targets and timelines that require Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric to reduce delays in connecting customers to the electric grid.

CEC Adopts Building Standards with Stricter Energy Efficiency Requirements