A Federal Judge concluded that “PG&E has gone on a crime spree and will emerge from probation as a continuing menace to California.” The Judge has overseen the company’s probation since its conviction of crimes connected to a 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion in California.  During its probation, PG&E-owned equipment ignited at least 31 wildfires that burned nearly 1.5 million acres and killed 113 people.  PG&E’s probation terminated at the end of January.  Please see:  https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/20/judge-blasts-pge-as-continuing-menace-over-wildfires.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202022-01-21%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:39284%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.