Oct 02, 2026
Barbed Wire | CPUC RCRC Supports CPUC Proposal to Establish Minimum Wireless Service Quality StandardsIn August, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) put forward a proposal to establish wireless service quality standards, recognizing that wireless service has become essential infrastructure for emergency communications, public safety, economic activity, and everyday connectivity. This rulemaking follows years of discussion regarding
Aug 13, 2026
Barbed Wire | CPUC CPUC Adopts New Reliability Reporting Requirements for Large Investor-Owned UtilitiesOn August 13th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted a Decision establishing a standardized customer reliability reporting framework for the state’s three large investor-owned utilities (IOUs): PG&E, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric. The Decision modernizes
Jul 10, 2026
Barbed Wire | CPUC RCRC Advocates for Improved Wireless Reliability and Network ResiliencyRCRC member-county representatives were featured in a recent CPUC webinar, giving voice to rural perspectives. RCRC also continues to advocate for greater insight and action into telecom carriers’ Emergency Preparedness and Network Resiliency Plans.
Mar 20, 2026
Barbed Wire | CPUC CPUC Requests Feedback About Internet AccessThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is asking California residents to share their experiences with internet access in order to update its Interactive Broadband Map.
Oct 17, 2025
Barbed Wire | CPUC CPUC Seeks Public Input on PG&E’s 2027 General Rate CaseThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced upcoming public forums for PG&E customers to share feedback on the utility’s proposed 2027 General Rate Case (GRC). PG&E is seeking an 8 percent increase
Oct 10, 2025
Barbed Wire | CPUC CPUC Proposes to End Crucial Wildfire Risk Reduction Program at the End of 2025On September 18, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a Proposed Decision that would effectively end the state’s BioMAT program on December 31, 2025. RCRC has long-supported biomass energy generation and extension of the BioMAT program’s sunset date
Oct 10, 2025
Barbed Wire | CPUC CPUC Advances Proceeding on Communications Emergency Preparedness and Network Resiliency ProgramLast week, RCRC joined a new rulemaking at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to examine the telecommunications emergency preparedness and network resiliency program. This existing program includes
Feb 21, 2025
Barbed Wire | CPUC | telecommunications CPUC Announces Upcoming Public Participation Hearings Impacting Landline Phone ServiceIn coming months, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold in-person and virtual public forums to receive customer input regarding its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) Proceeding. The COLR proceeding will consider updates and...
Jan 31, 2025
Broadband | CPUC Rural Counties Testify at CPUC Hearing for Last Mile Broadband FundingOn January 30, more than 25 members of the public made comments at the California Public Utilities Commission hearing requesting that the Commission approve funding for broadband projects in Monterey and Calaveras counties. Along with...
Jan 31, 2025
CPUC CPUC Releases Safety Updates for Energy Storage Systems and Electric Generation FacilitiesOn Monday, January 27th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a Draft Resolution (ESRB-13) to enhance the safety and reliability of electric generation and energy storage facilities by updating CPUC General Order 167. The Draft Resolution...