CPUC Tribal Outreach & Communications | August 2026

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Regional Workshop on Development of

Tribal Broadband Consortia

Hosted by Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Please SAVE THE DATE for Tuesday, August 25 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for the second Regional Workshop on Development of Tribal Broadband Consortia. This event will focus on the development of up to three Tribal Broadband Consortia to provide technical assistance to Tribes interested in broadband grants from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

The workshop will be located at the Morongo Indian Reservation Council Chambers, 12700 Pumarra Road, Banning, California. All Tribal Governments, Regional Broadband Consortia and other interested stakeholders are welcome.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/YfJ5MHLcjCboMAZb7 A remote option is available, in-person attendance is encouraged! See more information below in the meetings and workshop section of this newsletter.

The final agenda for the workshop will be posted at the following pages:

The third and final regional workshop in this series will be hosted by the Hoopa Valley Tribe at the Hoopa Valley Council Chambers on September 22, 2026. More details to follow in next month's newsletter.

Additional Hybrid Consultation Opportunity

Commissioner Houck is also available on the morning of August 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., prior to the workshop, for a hybrid group consultation regarding the Building Decarbonization proceeding and electric line extension subsidies. More information is available in the Proceeding of Interest section below and will be posted on Commissioner Houck's webpage.

For questions about the workshop or to request a consultation with Commissioner Houck, please contact the following:

Caleb Jones, Advisor to Commissioner Houck, Caleb.Jones@cpuc.ca.gov
Erica Petrofsky, Advisor to Commissioner Houck, Erica.Petrofsky@cpuc.ca.gov
Thomas Gates, Office of the Tribal Advisor, Thomas.Gates@cpuc.ca.gov

Energy Savings Assistance

Providing no-cost weatherization services to consumers who meet the

CARE or FERA income limits

The Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) services provided include:

Attic insulation
Energy-efficient refrigerators
Energy-efficient furnaces
Weatherstripping
Caulking
Low-flow showerheads
Water heater blankets
Door and building envelop repairs which reduce air infiltration

To request an application form and more information, please contact your utility for more information. Utility contact information can be found on this web page: Energy Savings Assistance

For general program information check out the CARE & ESA Program Fact Sheet and please share this program with your communities.

Meetings, Events and News

Upcoming CPUC Voting Meetings & Events

The CPUC holds regularly scheduled public meetings to discuss and vote on proposed policies, rules, and programs. The CPUC welcomes public comments in person and by phone at its voting meetings. Schedule of CPUC 2026 Voting Meetings

August 13

11:00 a.m.

In person: CPUC Auditorium, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102

Webcast: adminmonitor

Phone:

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

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

September 3

11:00 a.m.

In person: California State Personnel Board’s Auditorium, 801 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Webcast: adminmonitor

Phone:

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

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

Upcoming CPUC Workshop

August 25: Regional Workshop on Development of Tribal Broadband Consortia

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Remote: https://cpuc.webex.com/cpuc/j.php?MTID=m0700fd45f278c8013bce9c40cf073a6f

Password: 2026

Call-in-Number: 1 (855) 282-6330 United States Toll Free + 1-415-655-0002 United States Toll

Participant PASSCODE:

(228226 when dialing from a phone or video system), Toll Access code: 2494 117 8353

Upcoming Advisory Meeting

August 21: Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group Meeting (DACAG)

1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m

In person: 505 Van Ness Ave, 1st Floor Courtyard Room, San Francisco, CA 94102

Webcast: https://cpuc.webex.com/cpuc/j.php?MTID=m7459d75a84e2c268350a6aae9388bd24

Phone: 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free or +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll. Access code: 2480 526 0254;

Participant PASSCODE: DACAG (32224 from phones and video systems)

News

Meeting California's Climate Goals: Advancing Equitable Building Decarbonization

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) supports policies and programs that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings, helping the state realize its goal of eliminating climate-warming emissions, with an eye on affordability and equity. Residential and commercial buildings contribute approximately 24 percent of GHG emissions in the state, so transitioning to a carbon-free buildings sector is an important piece of the state’s broader climate goals of achieving 40 percent emissions reductions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045.

Read the full story here: Meeting California's Climate Goals: Advancing Equitable Building Decarbonization

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.

R.19-01-011

OIR Regarding Building Decarbonization provided a recent notice of an Amended Scoping memo and ruling to address concerns raised by California tribes. (see D.23-12-037 below)

D.23-12-037

The Commission is accepting written comments from tribal governments that are not formal parties to the proceeding and will docket the comments sent by September 10, 2026 to TribalAdvisor@cpuc.ca.gov

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 would like to learn more about how to engage with the CPUC or a question on attendance at a public event on our event calendar, please reach out to the office, TribalAdvisor@cpuc.ca.gov.

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