The CPUC is directly responsible for the safety standards that PG&E has to meet. "The CPUC meets publicly[15] to carry out the business of the agency, which ma

The CPUC is directly responsible for the safety standards that PG&E has to meet. "The CPUC meets publicly[15] to carry out the business of the agency, which may include the adoption of utility rate changes, rules on safety and service standards, implementation of conservation programs, investigation into unlawful or anticompetitive practices by regulated utilities and intervention into federal proceedings which affect California ratepayers."[0] It is also their mission to assure access to reliable utility services. "The CPUC regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians’ access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services."[1] However, the CPUC does not regulate governmental utilities. "The CPUC does not regulate the rates of utilities and common carriers operated by government agencies."[0] I would prefer that my county was responsible for utilities as they are much more responsive to local demands and its much easier for me to justify rate increases for safety improvements. [0] CPUC Wikipedia [1] CPUC Mission Statement