Recent CPUC Decision Does Not Fully Resolve Issues Between IOUs and CCA’s

by | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy

A recent CPUC decision, in the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) proceeding, may not fully resolve simmering issues between Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) and emerging Consumer Choice Aggregate entities.  The absence of a definitive decision on who owns resources to provide that reliability has aggravated tensions between the emerging LSEs and the long-dominant IOUs, and could impede California efforts to avoid new power outages. Please read here for more background:  https://www.utilitydive.com/news/key-regulatory-decision-leaves-california-reliability-issues-unresolved-ag/605015/.

Jason Zeller has over thirty years of professional experience in public utility regulation, including experience in all of the industries regulated by the CPUC. Previously he served as an Assistant General Counsel at the Commission for twelve years and was a staff counsel for six years. Jason is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and New York Law School. He also holds a Master’s in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis from The New School. He is an active member of the California State Bar Association.