Environmental Matters

The PUC plays a key role in making California a national and international leader on a number of energy related initiatives and policies designed to benefit consumers, the environment, and the economy. Read more in our Energy Story and below.

Renewable Energy

California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) has the most ambitious renewables goals in the country.
The California Solar Initiative is a comprehensive $2.8 billion program that provides incentives towards solar development over 11 years.
Interested in our Self-Generation Incentive Program or Net Metering?

Energy Efficiency

Climate Change and the Environment

Read about the PUC's aggressive Climate Change initiatives, such a greenhouse gas emissions performance standard.

Environmental Review

Interested in the PUC's environmental review of utility projects?
Looking for information on Electric and Magnet Fields (EMF)