California Public Utilities Commission Documents

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the body that regulates the state's energy providers, has generally had an even hand regarding Community Choice for Local Electrical Power. Quite recently, the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority (SJVPA), in charge of the Valley's CCA initiative, was successful in two rulings brought before the CPUC regarding disputes with PG&E. In one case, PG&E's marketing practices have been restricted, and in the other, an attempt by PG&E to make members of SJVPA "joint and severally liable" for the financial obligations of the entire Authority, was denied. Had "joint and several liability" been upheld, individual members would be financially liable in case of the project's failure. Small cities and towns are unable to accept that level of risk. Marin Clean Energy, along with several other communities working on CCA programs, has recently filed hearing requests with the CPUC to have these positive rulings extended to a wider constituency.

Here are several documents from CPUC regarding the two San Joaquin rulings.