Regulators are tackling the need to ensure grid reliability, a problem spotlighted during last August’s blackouts, while also trying to figure out how to replace the retiring Diablo Canyon nuclear facility, as well as a suite of natural gas plants.  UCAN is involved in a couple of related proceedings that examine the reliability, risk, and decision-making around the continued reliance on natural gas.  For more information, please read:  https://www.utilitydive.com/news/california-utilities-reliability-affordability-concerns/601188/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-06-03%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:34637%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive

Jason Zeller has over thirty years of professional experience in public utility regulation, including experience in all of the industries regulated by the CPUC. Previously he served as an Assistant General Counsel at the Commission for twelve years and was a staff counsel for six years. Jason is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and New York Law School. He also holds a Master’s in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis from The New School. He is an active member of the California State Bar Association.