The CPUC regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises. We empower California through access to safe, clean, and affordable utility services and infrastructure.
The Equity and Access (E&A) Grant Program, launched following a 2022 California Legislature appropriation, is designed to facilitate the participation of Tribes and community-based organizations (CBOs) in CPUC's decision-making processes. With a funding pool of $30,000,000, this program focuses on building the capacity of these groups to engage with CPUC effectively. The program awards grants up to $200,000 through the Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account, aiming to elevate the influence of CBOs and Tribes within CPUC's decision-making and to increase accessibility to the Intervenor Compensation program and clean energy programs for the communities these organizations serve.