California Public Utilities Commissioner Darcie L. Houck’s Official Twitter Account.

Joined March 2021
Thank you to the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians for hosting multiple state and federal agencies, Tribal representatives, and utility companies to discuss rights of way issues yesterday. The workshop was informative and productive. I look forward to continued discussions and
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collaboration with these entities to provide safe, reliable, and affordable utility services to Tribal communities across California.
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On Monday, I moderated an important plenary panel on partnering with Tribal Nations for clean energy and microgrids. Many thanks to @CalEnergy for inviting me and to the tribal leaders participating on the panel at the EPIC Symposium
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It was a inspiring to meet with @cejapower representatives to discuss a just transition toward a clean energy future. They are doing important work for vulnerable communities in CA.
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I am pleased to support these Federal Funding Account grants for last mile broadband infrastructure funding across various California Counites. These grants are another important step to help close the digital divide, 1/2 cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates…
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especially in areas that have seen a historical lack of investment. I am excited to support these grants as we take a critical leap forward in ensuring broadband for all Californians. 2/2
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Yesterday the CPUC, in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, hosted a joint workshop and Tribal consultation on Rights of Way for utility infrastructure on Tribal land.
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It was great speaking alongside CEC Cmr. @NoemiGallardo, DOE Dir. Dady, and OPR Dir. Assefa on the state of climate and energy in California at #CCEC24
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Darcie L. Houck retweeted
Following extensive public input, today we rejected @ATT‘s request to withdraw as a carrier of last resort and opened a new Rulemaking process to address such telecommunications service obligations. Read more: docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDo…
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Darcie L. Houck retweeted
Continuing our commitment to Broadband For All, today we approved over $42 million in grants to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy across the state. Read more: docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDo…
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Great panel today at VerdeXchange. It was an honor to share this panel with such amazing women the day after Mother’s Day.
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Today we took a significant and important step in the deployment of reliable, equitable and adequate broadband service to all of California through approval of a challenge process for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program 1/4 docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDo…
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I look forward to a robust Challenge Process under the rules set out in today’s decision. As we move forward to with finalizing the BEAD Initial Proposal Volume Two, I encourage all stakeholders to remain engaged and continue to provide us with robust feedback and 3/4
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look for the many opportunities to engage with our Communications Staff as the application process is initiated. We will need everyone’s input to help maximize the investment from this once in a generation investment that will help every Californian reach their full potential 4/4
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Darcie L. Houck retweeted
Commissioner @HouckCPUC joined staff and agency partners from @CalEnergy, @California_ISO, & @CALaborAgency to celebrate the commissioning of the @Calpine Nova Power Bank supporting electric reliability & hundreds of jobs. Learn more: cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates…
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On February 22, @JReynoldsCPUC and I attended a public participation hearing in Ukiah in Mendocino County regarding AT&T California’s application to be relieved of its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) status.
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I would also like to thank the offices of Assemblymember Jim Wood and Senator Mike McGuire for sending representatives to make statements. @californiapuc carefully considers the comments of the public, and of public officials as part of our decision making process.
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We will consider the input we received at the hearing as we address AT&T’s applications.
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