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Will San Bruno be a Game Changer?

My first article for Power Magazine is about the lessons that have hopefully been learned in the aftermath of San Bruno. Check it out:  http://www.powermag.com/issues/departments/legal_and_regulatory/Will-San-Bruno-Be-a-Game-Changer_4187.html

Pipeline Explosion Results in Commission Levying Highest Fine on a California Utility in History

The CPUC issued a $38 million fine on PG&E for the Rancho Cordova pipeline explosion and fire that killed a man.  Commissioner Simon had extremely harsh words for PG&E for failing to comply with its own safety protocols in providing an introduction to his proposed fine.  Commissioner Ferron piled on even more harshly by pointing … Continue reading