News & Updates
News, Updates, and News Releases from the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety.
Energy Safety Statement on Issuance of PG&E Safety Certification
Sacramento – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has met the statutory criteria to receive a safety certification from the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety). The safety certification is being issued today and will remain in effect for 12...
Director Thomas Jacobs Welcomes the Underground Safety Board to Energy Safety
Welcome Underground Safety Board! In keeping with our evolution as the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, we welcome the Underground Safety Board as the newest member of our family. The board, known officially as the California Underground Facilities Safe...
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Reposts Solicitation for Applicants Interested in Becoming Qualified Independent Evaluators
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is soliciting interest from qualified applicants to serve a one-year term as Independent Evaluators (IEs). IEs assist Energy Safety with technical inspections, assessments, and evaluations of risk-reduction...
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Approves 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Approval Now Goes to CPUC for Ratification SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) has released its evaluation and approval of the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update submitted by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The plan, required...
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Approves 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Southern California Edison
Approval Now Goes to CPUC for Ratification SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) today released its evaluation and approval of the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update submitted by Southern California Edison. The plan, required by...
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Approves 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plans for Five Electrical Utilities
Approvals Now Go to CPUC for Ratification Evaluations of Remaining Three Utilities Expected in Coming Weeks SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) has released its evaluation and approval of the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Updates...
WSAB Publishes Recommendations on the 2021 WMP Updates for Large Investor-Owned Utilities
The WSAB published recommendations on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Updates for Large Investor-Owned Utilities, approved on April 14, 2021 and issued April 16, 2021. These recommendations are for Wildfire Safety Divisions consideration as it evaluates the...
WSAB Publishes Final Guidance Advisory Opinion on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly-Owned Utilities and Cooperatives
The WSAB published the Final Guidance Advisory Opinion on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Cooperatives, approved on December 9, 2020 and issued December 15, 2020. December 8, 2020: Board publishes Revised Guidance Advisory...
PG&E Response to CPUC President’s Letter
PG&E Response
CPUC President’s letter to PG&E
CPUC President’s letter to PG&E regarding CPUC staff conducting fact-finding to determine whether a recommendation to place PG&E into the enhanced oversight and enforcement process that was a condition of approval of PG&E’s plan of reorganization is...