Public Regulation Commission touts new e-filing system, says utilities oversight needs specialized staff
The PRC told the Senate Finance Committee it does not 'approve' utility wildfire plans but reviews them for cost recovery and transparency; the commission unveiled a $2.5M e-filing system, seeks modest staff increases and GROW funding for community solar program, and warned specialized staff are needed to assess PSPS and mitigation plans.
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A Public Regulation Commission representative told the Senate Finance Committee that the agency’s leverage in wildfire preparedness and response is largely economic — reviewing utility filings, convening stakeholders and deciding whether to allow cost recovery for wildfire-related spending.
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