Compliance Filing with the Standards
The Electric Safety and Reliability Branch (ESRB) helps maintain reliable electric generation for the public by ensuring power plants and energy storage systems comply with GO 167-C Maintenance, Operation, and Logbook Standards. GO 167-C specifies who must file compliance documents according to facility type and capacity. Unless exempt by GO 167-C, Generating Asset Owners (GAO) and Energy Storage System Owners (ESSOs) are required to file the following documents with the Safety and Enforcement Division.
- Operation Standards Filing Requirements
- Operation Plan Summary - Due February 2, 2026 and every even year thereafter
- Certification with Operation Standards - Due February 2, 2026 and every even year thereafter
- Maintenance Standards Filing Requirements
- Maintenance Plan Summary - Due February 1, 2027 and every odd year thereafter
- Certification with Maintenance Standards - Due February 1, 2027 and every odd year thereafter
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- Thermal Logbook Verified Statement - Due February 1, 2027 and every odd year thereafter
- Hydroelectric Logbook Verified Statement - Due February 1, 2027 and every odd year thereafter
The following table shows who must file compliance documents. For a more detailed table, download Required Filings Under GO 167-C and Other Required Duties.
|
FACILITY TYPE |
CAPACITY |
MAINTENANCE SUMMARY PLAN |
MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION |
OPERATION SUMMARY PLAN |
OPERATION CERTIFICATION |
LOGBOOK VERIFICATION |
|
Any type under 50 MW |
< 50 MW |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Exempt |
|
Thermal (Fossil Fuel) |
> 50 MW |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Geothermal |
> 50 MW |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Hydroelectric |
> 50 MW* |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes |
|
Wind |
> 50 MW |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Exempt |
|
Solar |
> 50 MW |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes*** |
|
New or Acquired Plant or ESS |
> 50 MW |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- * includes switching centers controlling > 50 MW
- **unless licensed by FERC
- *** for solar thermal only (photovoltaic is exempt)
If you have additional questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact us.
Other Filings
- Nuclear Generating Facility - Please send all filings required under GO 167-C to nuclearfilings@cpuc.ca.gov
The Commission has authority over the operation and safety of all non-nuclear facilities at and associated with Diablo Canyon Power Plant. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has exclusive authority over nuclear safety.
- Change in Long-Term Unit Status or Plant Ownership
- Safety-Related Incident
- Daily Status Report
- NERC GADS