ALJ/EDF/tcg Date of Issuance 10/16/2009

Decision 09-10-028 October 15, 2009

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of Golden State Water Company (U913E) for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service by its Bear Valley Electric Service Division.

Application 08-06-034 (Filed June 27, 2008)

DECISION ADOPTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE DIVISION OF RATEPAYER ADVOCATES AND
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF ITS
BEAR VALLEY ELECTRIC SERVICE DIVISION

Summary

Our decision today approves a settlement agreement in the application of the Golden State Water Company for a general rate increase in its Bear Valley Electric Service Division. The central terms of the settlement agreement provide for a $6,392,000 increase in base rates over a four-year period.