The California Public Utilities Commission announced on March 16 a series of new filings and proposed decisions from the week of March 9 to March 13, 2026. These filings may impact utility services, communities, and consumers across the state.
The commission highlighted that proposed decisions are open for public comment and encouraged residents to participate by submitting written comments directly through each proceeding’s Docket Card. The CPUC also offers a subscription service that allows individuals to receive updates about specific proceedings.
Among the notable proposed decisions is one in Proceeding A2407003, which would adopt a partial settlement agreement and authorize rate increases for test year 2026 as well as escalation years beginning January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028. Another decision in Proceeding (ECP) C2508023 grants relief in part while denying it in part.
New applications filed during this period include BlueCastle IT Solutions LLC seeking registration as a telephone corporation; PetDesk, LLC applying for authority to provide non-facilities based fixed interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services; Velocity IG Operations, LLC requesting certification under the Public Utilities Code; Southern California Edison Company seeking authority related to its water and gas utilities; Chevron Products Company and Valero Marketing Supply Company applying for rehearing of resolution o-0098; Voyant Solutions, LLC aiming to provide fixed interconnected VoIP services; Bay Area Toll Authority requesting approval for construction related to the West Oakland Link project over existing railroads in Alameda County; San Diego Gas & Electric Company applying for authorization regarding debt securities totaling up to $2.583 billion plus roll-over debt securities up to $1.348 billion with additional provisions intended to lower costs for ratepayers; and a complaint against Pacific Gas and Electric Company alleging violations related to electric rule compliance.
One application listed as needing reassignment dates back to July 8, 2020 from Southern California Edison Company concerning securitization of certain costs under state code section requirements.
Members of the public are invited by the CPUC to submit comments on any proposed decision via each case’s Docket Card or subscribe using proceeding numbers for future updates.
