Who We Are
The California Municipal Utilities Association brings publicly owned water, gas and electric utilities together to speak with one voice to the Legislature and regulatory agencies of the state.
CMUA was formed in 1933 to protect the interests of California’s consumer-owned utilities before the Legislature. As state government has grown, the association’s coverage has expanded to include the numerous administrative and regulatory agencies that impact utility operations.
CMUA’s efforts involve representing its members’ interests before the Legislature and the maze of regulatory bodies, including the Air Resources Board, California Public Utilities Commissions, California Independent System Operator, Federal Energy Regulation Commission, State Water Resources Control Board, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Water Resources and the California Energy Commission. The association monitors the activities of the administrative agencies, presents testimony and participates in rule-making.
Additionally, CMUA acts as a communication link between its members, sponsors annual events wherein members can meet with legislative leaders, and provides informative tools pertaining to all issues and aspects of utility business.
CMUA is a leader in serving the interests of its member utilities in a variety of ways.
