California Public Utilities Commission
New York Clears First-in-Nation Data Center Moratorium, and the West Coast Is Watching
New York lawmakers have approved a one-year freeze on state permits for large data centers, the first statewide moratorium in the country and...
San Francisco Senator’s Plug-In Solar Bill Advances, Targeting High Power Bills in a Rebounding Rental Market
A San Francisco lawmaker’s push to free small, portable solar systems from utility red tape is gaining momentum in Sacramento, arriving just as...
San José Clean Energy Holds $310MM in Cash After $25MM Customer Rebate, Q1 Report Shows
San José Clean Energy emerged from the first quarter of 2026 with $310 million in unrestricted cash and an $82 million rate stabilization...
San José Approves LS Power Franchise for 2,000-MW Transmission Expansion Amid Surging AI-Driven Demand
The city greenlit two major grid projects that will add 17 miles of new high-voltage infrastructure across the South Bay, but the buildout...
Senator Wiener Unveils SB 875 to Dismantle PG&E’s Regulatory Monopoly and Clear Path for Municipal Power in San Francisco
Legislation targets decades-old lobbying provisions that have stalled public utility efforts across California, as rate frustrations and December blackouts intensify calls for structural...
Fremont Turns Grid Upgrade Into Digital Infrastructure Win
City leverages transmission project to expand municipal broadband without duplicating construction costs In an era when artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for...
San José Clean Energy Reports Strong Financial Position in Q3 Amid Expanding Regulatory Engagement
The municipal energy provider maintains $261 million in cash reserves while navigating California’s complex utility landscape San José Clean Energy (SJCE), the community...
PG&E Bets Big on AI Boom With $73 Billion Grid Overhaul
California utility plans massive infrastructure investment as data centers strain power networks Pacific Gas & Electric is embarking on one of the most...
California Confronts a $2B Question: What to Do With Aging State Office Buildings in the Bay Area
New analysis shows leasing beats owning in most markets outside Sacramento, prompting reevaluation of decades-old real estate strategy California’s Department of General Services...
New Power Plant Allows San José Clean Energy to Expand Solar Access Program
SAN JOSE, Calif. (June 11, 2025) – San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is proud to announce a significant expansion of its award-winning Solar...
California Public Utilities Commission Blows Up State’s Community Solar Initiative
California, a state synonymous with solar energy and environmental leadership, faces a pivotal moment in its clean energy journey. A recent proposal by...
Solar Power Showdown: The Rooftop Solar Incentive Debate in California
In a state renowned for its commitment to renewable energy and climate action, California’s recent decision to reduce financial incentives for rooftop solar...
