Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division
The Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division (CPED) serves as the first line of defense for California utility customers. CPED collects and resolves consumer complaints, establishes and enforces rules and regulations for transportation carriers, and investigates allegations of utility waste, fraud, and abuse.
CPED is comprised of three separate branches: the Transportation Enforcement Branch, the Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch, and the Utilities Enforcement Branch. More information on each branch is provided below.
For CPED monthly reports, please visit CPED Monthly Activity Reports.
Transportation Enforcement Branch
The Transportation Enforcement Branch (TEB) investigates and enforces against alleged or apparent violations of the Public Utilities Code, CPUC regulations, and other California laws that regulate passenger transportation. Passenger transportation services under CPUC jurisdiction include transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, limousines, commercial bus service and vessel common carriers.
You can learn more about TEB by visiting its website at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/TEB.
Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch
The Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch (TLAB) processes carrier applications for permits, manages changes to carrier operations, and issues authorities, certificates, and permits for operation. In addition, the analysis group conducts research and advises the CPUC on transportation policy.
You can learn more about TLAB by visiting its website at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/TLAB.
Utilities Enforcement Branch
The Utilities Enforcement Branch (UEB) investigates alleged violations of the Public Utilities Code, CPUC regulations, and other California statutes involving gas, electric, water, and telecommunications companies. UEB investigations generally involve consumer fraud, marketing abuse, and issues of public safety.You can learn more about UEB by visiting its website at Utilities Enforcement Branch.
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
California Public Utilities Commission
Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102