The California Public Utilities Commission announced on March 9 that several new filings and proposed decisions were added to ongoing and new proceedings during the week of March 2-6, 2026. These filings may affect utility services, communities, and consumers across the state.
The commission said these weekly updates include proposed decisions open for public comment as well as new complaints and applications that could influence future policy and regulatory actions. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments on any proposed decision through the proceeding’s Docket Card or subscribe to receive updates using the proceeding number.
Among the proposed decisions filed during this period is one regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s leasing entitlements under Public Utilities Code Section 851 to transmission projects involving Citizens Energy Corporation. Another filing concerns Southern California Edison Company’s compliance application for its 2023 Energy Resource Recovery Account. Additional proposed decisions address partial relief in a complaint case, changes to the Renewable Gas Standard Program, and compensation for Utility Consumers Action Network for contributions to recent commission decisions.
New complaints and applications filed include Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s request for approval to sell the Hamilton Branch Hydroelectric Project, a compliance review of utility-owned generation operations by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, an application from Crimson California Pipeline L.P. seeking authority to increase rates for crude oil pipeline services in Southern California, PacifiCorp’s request to recover costs recorded in its Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account, and Brentech Inc.’s application for registration as a telephone corporation under Public Utilities Code Section 1013.
The commission encourages public participation by inviting comments on proposed decisions via Docket Cards and offering subscription options for those interested in receiving updates about specific proceedings.
