During the week of February 9 to 13, 2026, several new filings were submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), impacting various utility services and regulatory proceedings across the state.
Among the proposed decisions open for public comment is a recommendation to grant LS Power Grid California, LLC a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the Power Santa Clara Valley Project. Another filing seeks approval, with modifications, of San Diego Gas & Electric Company’s application related to its Energy Resource Recovery Account compliance for the record period of 2023.
A proposed decision was also filed to adopt and modify a settlement agreement addressing Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) Test Year 2025 General Rate Case. Additionally, Southern California Edison Company may be authorized to issue debt and guarantee obligations on behalf of others if another proposal is approved.
Southern California Gas Company could receive a shareholder reward for Year 31 (2024-2025) under the Gas Cost Incentive Mechanism if its proposed decision passes. Catalina Channel Express, Inc. is seeking authorization for a general fare increase and a zone of rate freedom.
The CPUC also received a proposal denying Engie North America, Inc.’s petition for modification of Decision 21-06-005. A separate decision aims to provide rate relief for incarcerated persons using calling services.
Another filing proposes granting compensation to Small Business Utility Advocates for their contributions to several commission decisions. There is also consideration of pausing distribution of the large utilities’ 2026 residential climate credit.
The Flex Alert Paid Media Campaign Funding could be extended through 2026 under one proposed decision.
In addition to these proposals, new complaints and applications have been filed. Southwest Gas Corporation has requested authority to issue up to $1.15 billion in debt securities, refinance previous short-term debt, refinance previously authorized securities under Evergreening Authority Guidelines, and enter into interest rate risk management contracts. ISS Action, Inc. has appealed Citation No. T.26-01-018 issued by the CPUC Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division on January 21, 2026.
Members of the public can submit written comments on any proposed decision via each proceeding’s Docket Card or subscribe using a proceeding number to receive updates and notices from CPUC.
