Lege TREND. Utility Commission Reforms Sparked by Wildfires.

State: California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “strike force” on utilities and wildfires report is calling for state PUC reforms.

What PUC reforms are being proposed?

• expand the PUC’s safety expertise
• improve the PUC’s ability to review wildfire mitigation plans, conduct inspections and audits, and enforce safety standards
• Delegate more authority to staff for safety
• Limit the Commissioners to core questions of rate setting 

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