Renewables Portfolio Standard 2021-2024 Verification Results Reports for 25 Local Publicly Owned Electric Utilities for Compliance Period 4

The California Energy Commission has finalized and adopted verification results reports for Compliance Period 4 (2021–2024) covering 25 local publicly owned electric utilities, ensuring their renewable energy procurement claims align with the Renewables Portfolio Standard Eligibility Guidebook, Tenth Edition, and the RPS POU Regulations. These reports assess whether each utility’s reported renewable energy acquisitions are properly certified and eligible under state requirements, confirming compliance with statutory obligations under Public Resources Code section 399.25(b). The findings were reviewed and formally adopted by the Commission during its May 13, 2026, business meeting, providing official validation of each utility’s adherence to RPS mandates for the specified compliance period. The reports were prepared by CEC staff and officially released on June 24, 2026, with primary program oversight handled by Gina Barkalow, Program and Project Supervisor, based in Sacramento, California. While no solicitation or contracting mechanism was involved, the process serves as a mandatory regulatory verification activity to uphold transparency and accountability in renewable energy sourcing by publicly owned utilities. The outcomes reinforce the state’s commitment to advancing clean energy goals and ensure that eligible renewables are accurately accounted for within the broader RPS framework, impacting future planning and enforcement actions.