California Public Utilities Commission Practitioner’s Page

Practice before the Commission is governed by the Public Utilities Code, the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, specific Commission orders, and customs and practices developed over time to facilitate the efficient resolution of procedural matters that come up in the course of a proceeding.  This page is designed to put useful information for both new and veteran practitioners in one place for easy access. If you find information here that you believe to be out of date or think of a topic on which a FAQ or Custom and Practice sheet would be helpful, please contact practitioners@cpuc.ca.gov. We value your feedback.

• EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE DOCKET OFFICE:  The correct document type for a Notice of Ex Parte Communications is "Exparte" not "Notice"
• Information Library - Important information about rules, orders, and codes that govern the Commission and its practitioners.
• Custom and Practice - Guidelines and best practices to assist you in understanding the rules.
• Frequently Asked Questions - Stumped? Got a question? Try our FAQs! Don’t see a FAQ for your situation, send us an inquiry at practitioners@cpuc.ca.gov.
• Commission Business Meetings - Rules and Guidelines that govern the Commission’s business meetings and agenda administration.
• Electronic Filing - Everything you need to know about Electronic Filing in one place!
• Subscription Service - Stay abreast of filings in real time!
• Alternative Dispute Resolution - Learn about our ADR program and how it can assist in creating better outcomes for your cases.
• Practitioner Alerts - Periodic announcements about changes affecting practitioners.

The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure are modified from time to time, for example, to reflect new legislation and changes in best practices.  If you would like to be notified when the Commission is proposing changes to its Rules of Practice and Procedure, Subscribe here!