July 22, 2026|Publications
Buchalter attorneys Nora Sheriff, Gwenneth O’Hara, and Samir Hafezco-authored the California “Trends and Developments” chapter in the Chambers & Partners Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2026 Guide.
The article examines the major legal and regulatory developments shaping California’s energy sector, including wildfire liability reform and rising energy affordability concerns, the launch of CAISO’s Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM), growing electricity demand driven by data centers and electrification, and new procurement requirements intended to support long-term grid reliability. It also explores transmission and interconnection reforms, the future of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, and the impact of federal policy and global market pressures on California’s clean energy transition.
As California continues to balance reliability, affordability, and decarbonization objectives, the chapter provides insight into the evolving policies, infrastructure investments, and market changes affecting power generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the state.
Read the full publication HERE.
