CPUC Tribal Outreach & Communications | March 2026

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California Teleconnect Fund and Survey for Tribal Organizations

The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) is a program that provides qualifying organizations, including schools, colleges, libraries, hospitals, clinics, healthcare and community-based organizations, with a discount of up to 50 percent on monthly high-speed internet service bills.

The CPUC is requesting Tribal organization participation in the following survey to help staff understand the specific and unique challenges that organizations face in accessing these benefits. The goal is to remove those barriers.

One coordinated response per organization is appreciated. Please reach out to the team with any questions at ctfhelp@cpuc.ca.gov. For more information on the CTF Program, you can find it here: California Teleconnect Fund.

CTF SURVEY LINK

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Tribal Meeting for Long-Term Transmission Planning

April 9, 2026

1:00pm-4:00pm - Hybrid

The California ISO will jointly host a hybrid meeting with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) for Tribes and Tribal representatives on FERC Order No. 1920 and CAISO transmission planning on April 9, 2026, from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Pacific Time.

The California ISO seeks to facilitate conversations with Tribes to incorporate Tribal laws and regulations into long-term transmission planning. This meeting will provide an overview of FERC Order No. 1920 and CAISO’s transmission planning processes, as well as the respective roles and responsibilities of the CAISO, the CPUC, and the CEC in electric system planning. The purpose of this meeting is to inform Tribes about the CAISO transmission planning and FERC Order No. 1920, and to gather feedback on how Tribes would like to engage in future transmission planning processes.

Registration Link: 2025-2026 Transmission Planning Process

More information can be found here: Tribal Meeting on FERC Order No. 1920 and Long-Term Transmission Planning | California ISO

Questions? email TribalAffairs@caiso.com

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California Advanced Services Fund Public Workshop

April 22, 2026

10:00am-2:30pm - Hybrid

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold its annual public workshop to facilitate collaboration among regional consortia, stakeholders, local governments, facility-based broadband providers, and consumers, regarding cost-effective strategies to reach unserved areas.

The California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) promotes broadband adoption and infrastructure deployment in unserved areas with a goal of providing broadband access to no less than 98 percent of California households. Click here for more information on this program: California Advanced Services Fund (CASF)

In person location: 505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium, San Francisco, CA 94102

Online: https://www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/

If you have any questions about the 2026 Annual Workshop, please

email CASF_Workshop@cpuc.ca.gov.

Meetings, News and Events

Upcoming CPUC Voting Meetings

The CPUC holds regularly scheduled public meetings to discuss and vote on proposed policies, rules, and programs. The CPUC welcomes public comment at its voting meetings.

March 19

11:00 a.m.

In Person: California State Personnel Board's Auditorium, 801 Capital Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Webcast: https://www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/

Phone:

1-800-857-1917, passcode: 9899501# (English)

1-800-857-1917, passcode: 3799627# (Spanish)

News

Thinking in Generations: The Santa Ynez Chumash Path from Running Water to Resilience and Broadband

Running water. Wastewater treatment. Internet access. Many of us take these essential services as a given, but the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, whose reservation is located in Santa Barbara County, has built or partnered to secure these systems throughout its history. The infrastructure and partnerships the tribe has forged are long-term investments in community sustainability.

Full story here: The Santa Ynez Chumash Path from Running Water to Resilience and Broadband

Energy Division is Hiring

The CPUC's Energy Division is currently hiring for a variety of positions and holding a virtual open house on March 12, 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

If you are interested in attending the Open House sessions or for more information regarding the recruitment, please contact Energy Division Recruiting at EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.

Click here for more information about careers with the CPUC.

Proceedings of Interest

Proceedings and Rulemaking

Official CPUC-generated proceeding documents, proposed decisions, Advice Letters, electronically filed documents, staff reports, press releases, environmental impact reports and more can be found here.

A2601018

Application of VELOCITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for Rehearing of Resolution T-17896.

A2602008

Filed by Sierra Telephone Company, Inc. for approval of transfer of control of Sierra Telephone Company, Inc. and Sierra Telephone long distance pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 845(a) A2602008

C2602014

Konkow Partners LLC, Complainant vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E), Defendant. [Charging allegation is violation of PU Code section 702 and General Order 95, Rule 35.] Damaging of cedar tree with historical and cultural significance.

C2602014

Office of the Tribal Advisor

The CPUC values its commitment to provide excellent outreach and engagement to the Native American Tribes of California. We recognize and respect the sovereignty of California Tribal Nations, and our goal is to build strong partnerships.

If you have a general question regarding CPUC process or a public event on our event calendar, please reach out to the office, TribalAdvisor@cpuc.ca.gov.

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