Proceeding A0611005
Date Filed: November 13, 2006
Status: Closed


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Filer Requested Category: Ratesetting
Preliminary Category: Ratesetting
Commission Designated Category:
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

DOCUMENTS
Number of Documents: 50

Type: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION

Filing Date: January 30, 2008
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: of Decision 08-01-021.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: December 14, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: Reply; on Proposed Decision of ALJ Long: "Final Opinion on Recovery by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account related to the 2005-2006 New Year's Storms".

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: December 7, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: Opening; In Support of Administrative Law Judge Long's Proposed Decision.

Type: PROPOSED DECISION

Filing Date: November 19, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
Description: Final Opinion on Recovery by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account related to the 2005-2006 New Year's Storm. Opening Comments, which shall not exceed 15 pages, are due December 9, 2007; Reply Comments are due 5 days after Opening Comments are filed.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: November 19, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Description: On November 19, 2007 Robert McLennan, Attorney for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) sent an electronic note (attached to the notice) to ALJ Long. McLennan electronically transmitted PG&E's Ex Parte Best Practices that were sent to Randy Wu, General Counsel, CPUC on October 31, 2007, in compliance with the August 8, 2007, ALJ Long's Ruling on Sanctions for Ex Parte violations.

Type: REQUEST

Filing Date: September 28, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: For Compensation For Substantial Contribution to Decision 07-07-041.

Type: MOTION

Filing Date: September 21, 2007
Filed By:
Division of Ratepayer Advocates
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: Joint; For Approval of Settlement Agreement.

Type: STATEMENT

Filing Date: August 10, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: Case Management.

Type: NOTICE

Filing Date: August 8, 2007
Filed By:
CALJ/MINKIN/CPUC
Description: Resetting Dates and Time of Evidentiary Hearing.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: August 8, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
CMMR/BOHN/CPUC
Description: on sanctions for ex parte violations. The Scoping Memo for this proceeding is modified to remove the ex-parte ban for all aspects of the summer 2006 heat storm portion of this proceeding.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: July 23, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: Reply; to PG&E's Comments on the Alternate Proposed Decision.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: July 16, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: on the Alternate Proposed Decision of Commissioner Chong.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: July 13, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: on Alternate Proposed Decision of Commissioner Chong: "Opinion Denying Application in Part".

Type: RULING

Filing Date: July 11, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
Description: ALJ's Ruling on Shortened Time to Comment on Commissioner Chong's Alternate Decision Regarding the 2006 Heat Storm. Parties must file Opening Comments on the Alternate Proposed Decision of Commissioner Chong by July 16, 2007 and Replies must be filed July 23, 2007.

Type: ALTERNATE

Filing Date: June 29, 2007
Filed By:
CMMR/CHONG/CPUC
Description: Opinion Denying Application in Part. Opening comments, which shall not exceed 15 pages, are due no later than July 19, 2007. Reply comments are due five days after opening comments are filed.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: June 22, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
Description: Lifting the Ex Parte Restrictions on the New Year's Storms.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
THE UTILITY REFORM NETWORK
Description: On June 14, 2007, Marcel Hawiger, counsel of The Utility Reform Network (TURN) met with Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present was Stephen St. Marie, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Hawiger stated that TURN acknowledged that the law gives the Commission considerable discretion as to what constitutes 'competent state or federal authority' for purposes of declaring a CEMA disaster. Hawiger stated that counties of Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Alameda and Sonoma did not declare disasters and the heat-related deaths occurred in other counties.

Type: REPORT

Filing Date: June 13, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: Filing in compliance with Paragraph 4 of the Joint Ruling (dated 6/1/07).

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: June 12, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Description: THIS IS AN AUGMENTED NOTICE OF AN EX PARTE COMMUNICATION THAT WAS FILED ON MAY 21, 2007 AND APPEARED IN THE CALENDAR OF MAY 23 2007. On May 17, 2007, Brian Cherry, Vice President, Regulatory Relations to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) met with Jaclyn Marks, advisor to Cmmr. Simon in San Francisco. Also present were Pamela Nataloni, advisor to Cmmr. Simon; Walt Ruczynski, Chief, Regulatory Relations and Bob McLennan, attorney for PG&E. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Cherry expressed PG&E's concerns with the Proposed Decision (PD) and requested eligibility for PG&E's Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) and for its July 2006 Heat Storm costs. Cherry stated that the PD failed to recognize the severity of the heat storm event and was premised on the incorrect assumption that a presidential or gubernatorial disaster was required for CEMA recovery.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: June 11, 2007
Filed By:
THE UTILITY REFORM NETWORK
Description: On June 6, 2007, Marcel Hawiger, counsel of The Utility Reform Network (TURN) met with Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present were Nancy Ryan and Jack Stoddard, advisors to Pres. Peevey. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Hawiger stated that TURN acknowledged that the law gives the Commission considerable discretion as to what constitutes 'competent state or federal authority' for purposes of declaring a CEMA disaster. Hawiger stated that counties of Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Alameda and Sonoma should not be declared disaster areas.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: June 8, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: SUMMARY: On June 6, 2007, Robert Kinosian, Policy Advisor to the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA), met with Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present were Nancy Ryan and Jack Stoddard, advisors to Pres. Peevey; and Harvey Morris, attorney for DRA. DRA representatives stated that the Commission should adopt the Proposed Decision of ALJ Long and that CEMA treatment should only apply to severe catastrophes that are declared disasters by competent state or federal authorities. The representatives expressed that it is very important for there to be clear objective standards for CEMA recovery and that if there is a disaster, a utility could request that the Governor declare a disaster. Contact Person: Sue Muniz, telephone: (415) 703-1858, email: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: REPORT

Filing Date: June 6, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: Compliance filing in compliance with Ruling Paragraph 6 of the Joint Ruling of the Assigned Commissioner and the Presiding Officer Modifying the Scoping Memo.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: June 1, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
CMMR/BOHN/CPUC
Description: Joint; of the Assigned Commissioner and the Presiding Officer modifying the Scoping Memo.1. The Scoping Memo for this proceeding is modified to impose an interim ex-parte ban pending determination of the appropriate sanction, if any, for the duration of this proceeding as defined by Rule 8.2(g) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rule). This ban is effective immediately. 2. This interim ex parte ban applies to every Interested Person, as defined in Rule 8.1(d), parts (1), (2) and (3).3. The only interim permitted ex parte contacts in Application 06-11-005 are the remaining equal time meetings in compensation for PG&E's violation of the Rules. 4. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) shall serve and file corrections for all ex parte reports to correct any errors and omissions within 10 business days of this Ruling. 5. Copies of all documents filed and served pursuant to this Ruling shall also be sent by e-mail to the Presiding Officer (dug@cpuc.ca.gov). 6. Counsel for PG&E must notify all o

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 31, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: SUMMARY: On May 31, 2007, Mark Pocta, Program Manager, Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Andrew Campbell, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present were Robert Kinosian, DRA Policy Advisor, and Edward Moldavsky, counsel for DRA. DRA representatives stated that the Commission should adopt the proposed decision of ALJ Long. The representatives also stated that CEMA treatment should only apply to severe catastrophes that are declared disasters by competent state or federal authorities and that the heat wave of July 2006 did not meet this threshold requirement. Contact person: Sue Muniz, telephone: (415) 703-1858; email: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 31, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: SUMMARY: On May 29, 2007, Mark Pocta, Program Manager, Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present were Stephen St. Marie, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn; and Robert Kinosian, DRA Policy Advisor, and Edward Moldavsky, counsel for DRA. DRA representatives stated that the Commission should adopt the proposed decision of ALJ Long. The representatives also stated that CEMA treatment should only apply to severe catastrophes that are declared disasters by competent state or federal authorities and that the heat wave of July 2006 did not meet this threshold requirement. Contact person: Sue Muniz, telephone: (415) 703-1858; email: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 24, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: SUMMARY: On May 21, 2007, Robert Kinosian, Manager, Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Pamela Nataloni, advisor to Cmmr. Simon in San Francisco. Also present were Jaclyn Marks, advisor to Cmmr. Simon; and Mark Rocta, DRA Manager, and Edward Moldavsky, counsel for DRA. DRA representatives stated that the Commission should adopt the proposed decision of ALJ Long. The representative also stated that CEMA treatment should only apply to severe catastrophes that are declared disasters by competent state or federal authorities and that the heat wave of July 2006 did not meet this threshold requirement. Contact person: Sue Muniz, telephone: (415) 703-1858; email: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: Reply; on Proposed Decision of ALJ Long.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: (Reply);

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: Reply; to PG&E Comments on ALJ Long's Proposed Decision.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Description: On May 17, 2007, Brian Cherry, Vice President, Regulatory Relations to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) met with Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present were Steve St. Marie, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn; Walt Ruczynski, Chief, Regulatory Relations and Bob McLennan, attorney for PG&E. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Cherry expressed PG&E's concerns with the Proposed Decision (PD) and requested eligibility for PG&E's Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) and for its July 2006 Heat Storm costs. Cherry stated that the PD failed to recognize the severity of the heat storm event and was premised on the incorrect assumption that a presidential or gubernatorial disaster was required for CEMA recovery.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Description: On May 16, 2007, Brian Cherry, Vice President, Regulatory Relations to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) met with Andy Campbell, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present was Walt Ruczynski, Chief, Regulatory Relations for PG&E. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Cherry expressed PG&E's concerns with the Proposed Decision (PD) and requested eligibility for PG&E's Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) and for its July 2006 Heat Storm costs. Cherry stated that the PD failed to recognize the severity of the heat storm event and was premised on the incorrect assumption that a presidential or gubernatorial disaster was required for CEMA recovery.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Description: On May 17, 2007, Brian Cherry, Vice President, Regulatory Relations to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) met with Jaclyn Marks, advisor to Cmmr. Simon in San Francisco. Also present were Pamela Nataloni, advisor to Cmmr. Simon; Walt Ruczynski, Chief, Regulatory Relations and Bob McLennan, attorney for PG&E. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Cherry expressed PG&E's concerns with the Proposed Decision (PD) and requested eligibility for PG&E's Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) and for its July 2006 Heat Storm costs. Cherry stated that the PD failed to recognize the severity of the heat storm event and was premised on the incorrect assumption that a presidential or gubernatorial disaster was required for CEMA recovery.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: May 21, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Description: On May 17, 2007, Brian Cherry, Vice President, Regulatory Relations to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) met with Cmmr. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present were Lester Wong and Mathew Deal, advisors to Cmmr. Peevey; and Walt Ruczynski, Chief, Regulatory Relations and Bob McLennan, attorney for PG&E. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Cherry expressed PG&E's concerns with the Proposed Decision (PD) and requested eligibility for PG&E's Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) and for its July 2006 Heat Storm costs. Cherry stated that the PD failed to recognize the severity of the heat storm event and was premised on the incorrect assumption that a presidential or gubernatorial disaster was required for CEMA recovery.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: May 14, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: Opening; on the Proposed Decision of ALJ Long.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: May 14, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: on Proposed Decision of ALJ Long: Opinion Denying Application in Part.

Type: PROPOSED DECISION

Filing Date: April 24, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
Description: Opinion Denying Application in Part. Opening Comments which shall not exceed 15 pages are due no later than May 14, 2007. Reply Comments are due 5 days after Opening Comments are filed.

Type: RESPONSE

Filing Date: February 9, 2007
Filed By:
Southern California Edison Company
Description: to brief of applicant Pacific Gas and Electric Company on the eligibility of the July 2006 Heat Storm for designation as a catastrophic event.

Type: BRIEF

Filing Date: February 9, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: Reply; in response to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's brief.

Type: BRIEF

Filing Date: February 9, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: Reply; concerning the eligibility of the July 2006 Heat Wave for designation as a catastrophic event.

Type: SCOPING RULING

Filing Date: February 5, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
CMMR/BOHN/CPUC
Description: Scoping Memo and Ruling of Assigned Commissioner and ALJ. The scope and schedule of this proceeding are as set forth.

Type: NOTICE

Filing Date: February 5, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: of intent to claim compensation.

Type: BRIEF

Filing Date: January 31, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: on the Eligibility of the July 2006 Heat Storm for Designation as a Catastrophic Event.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: January 17, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
Description: requiring argument regarding the partial dismissal of Application 06-11-005. PG&E may file argument on January 31, 2007. Interested parties may respond on February 9, 2007.

Type: REPLY

Filing Date: January 2, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: to Protests of Division of Ratepayer Advocates and TURN.

Type: PROTEST

Filing Date: December 18, 2006
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: [to the application].

Type: PROTEST

Filing Date: December 18, 2006
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: [to the appliction].

Type: NOTICE

Filing Date: December 4, 2006
Filed By:
CALJ/MINKIN/PUC
Description: [MAILED NOVEMBER 30, 2006] of perehearing conference.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: December 1, 2006
Filed By:
ALJ/LONG/CPUC
Description: Regarding Service of Additional Evidence (by PG&E).

Type: RESOLUTION ALJ-176 CATEGORIZATION

Filing Date: November 30, 2006
Filed By:
COMR/CPUC
Description: Resolution ALJ 176-3183; Ratification of preliminary determination of category adopted.

Type: APPLICATION

Filing Date: November 13, 2006
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: to Recover Incremental Costs Related to the 2005-2006 New Year's Storms and July 2006 Heat Storm Recorded in the Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account Pursuant to Public Utility Code Section 454.9.

DECISIONS
Number of Decisions: 4

Decision Number: D0804008

Rendered Date: April 10, 2008
Effective Date: April 10, 2008
Description: Modifies Decision 08-01-021. This proceeding is closed.

Decision Number: D0801021

Rendered Date: January 10, 2008
Effective Date: January 10, 2008
Description: Adopts the settlement agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Division of Ratepayer Advocates. PG&E is authorized to recover revenue requirements for its 2005-06 Winter Storms CEMA costs as set forth. This proceeding is closed.

Decision Number: D0711033

Rendered Date: November 16, 2007
Effective Date: November 16, 2007
Description: Grants intervenor compensation to The Utility Reform Network for substantial contributions to Decision 07-07-041.

Decision Number: D0707041

Rendered Date: July 26, 2007
Effective Date: July 26, 2007
Description: Denies application in part. (Comr. Bohn reserves the right to file a concurrence. Comr. Chong reserves the right to file a concurrence.)

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