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CPUC Proposes Extending LifeLine to Bridge Federal Gap

The California Public Utilities Commission may extend the state LifeLine fund authorization until Feb. 28 to make up for the loss of federal support for participants who qualify only under California eligibility criteria. The CPUC plans to issue a final…

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decision on California-only participants funding issues by Feb. 28 after taking more comments, said a Monday proposed decision by Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma (D) in docket R.11-03-013. Extension would “avoid disruption in service to approximately 81,800 participants,” it said. Commissioners must vote on the proposed decision; their next meeting is Nov. 7.