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inGeniti Launches Subscription-Based Energy Intelligence Platform

New OpEx-based model bundles hardware, AI, and grid orchestration to unlock capacity amid global transformer shortages

PG&E Monthly Bills Dropping for Electricity Customers

Utility expects lower overall rates in 2026 compared to 2025, but bills still higher than a few years ago

PG&E Electricity Bills Drop Again for Customers

Utility announces second rate reduction in three months, providing relief after years of price spikes.

PG&E Lowers Electric Prices for Fifth Time Since 2024

Company expects residential customer prices to be lower overall in 2026 than in 2025.

OC Waste & Recycling Announces $6M in Grant Funding for Edible Food Recovery

Up to $500,000 per grant available to support sustainable five-year programs in Orange County

CCWD Division 2 Director Burgh to step down March 31st

After 22 years on the board, Burgh will retire at the end of March 2026.

PG&E Seeks IT Product Manager to Drive Energy Efficiency and Electrification

The role will oversee the integration of technology systems to support the utility's decarbonization goals.

California American Water Invests Over $200 Million in 2025 Infrastructure Upgrades

Upgrades focus on strengthening reliability, modernizing aging systems, and minimizing service disruptions for customers across the state.

H2O America Posts Quarterly Earnings

Utilities provider reports $0.46 EPS, updates FY 2026 guidance

Cambria Community Services District Implements OpenGov for Water Utility and Infrastructure Resilience

The California district will use the asset management software to centralize oversight of critical infrastructure and improve disaster preparedness.

Southern California Edison Expands Energy Efficiency Contract with ICF

Multi-million dollar amendment will help agricultural customers cut energy use and costs

San Francisco Moves to Break from PG&E for Power

State bill aims to streamline city's path to public utility ownership amid reliability concerns

San Francisco Lawmakers Push to Break from PG&E After Major Blackouts

City leaders renew efforts to establish a public utility after widespread power outages and dissatisfaction with PG&E's response.

San Francisco Lawmakers Announce Plan to Break Up with PG&E

Senate Bill 875 would enable San Francisco to finalize purchase of Pacific Gas & Electric assets so it can form a publicly owned utility.

San Francisco Lawmakers Announce Plan to Break Up with PG&E

New legislation would allow the city to exit its 120-year relationship with the investor-owned utility and form a municipal utility instead.

SoCal Edison's Wildfire Prevention Plan Angers Altadena Residents

Residents say they were "completely blindsided" by costly requirement to connect to new underground power lines

Silicon Valley Water CEO Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Rick Callender steps down after more than a year-long investigation, with Valley Water paying him for a year as a 'special advisor'.

Edison Cuts Executive Bonuses After Eaton Fire Tragedy

Utility cites responsibility for deadly blaze that killed 19 and destroyed over 9,400 buildings

Napa Scales Back Plans to Bury Power Lines on Jefferson Street

Funding shortfall forces city to focus only on northern half of original project area.

Pipeline Work to Cause Delays on Rancho Bernardo Road

Westbound lanes on Rancho Bernardo Road near I-15 to close for pipeline repairs later this year

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