The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is recognized internationally for its innovative and proactive policy initiatives. The policy standards we create for California often influence national regulatory trends and federal policies. The CPUC, headquartered in San Francisco and with offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, regulates safety, standards of service, and financial policies for over 650 privately-owned natural gas, electric, telecommunications, water, sewer, steam and pipeline utilities, as well as truck, bus, railroad, rapid rail transit, light rail transit, ferry, limousine and other transportation companies in California.