The transformation is possible through a $750,000 award from a California Energy Commission BESTFIT project called Unlocking Existing Utility Assets for Curbside EV Charging. that pays residential customers $2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for reductions in energy use at critical times, with special outreach to low-income customers and customers in disadvantaged communities. The CPUC regulates services and utilities, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. Utility poles must be designed to withstand wind speeds of 112 mph in certain areas. The ESR Manual provides guidance and instructions pertaining to electrical service connections. POLES The minimum size of a wood pole used to support low voltage (below 1000 Volts) conductors in conformance with Article 225 of the California Electrical Code (CEC) for outdoor feeders and branch circuits shall be 6 inches by 6 inches (nominal) if square, or have a diameter of at least 5 . Generally, each home would require a sub panel installed on a pole to supply power to each home the contractor is building. Application forms also are available through numerous community . [CDATA[// >