Michael R. Peevey is the assigned Commissioner and Mark S. Wetzell and Amy C. Yip-Kikugawa are the assigned ALJs in this proceeding.
1. TURN has satisfied all the procedural requirements necessary to claim compensation in this proceeding. TURN made a substantial contribution to
D.05-04-024, D.05-12-022, D.06-02-032, D.06-06-063, D.06-07-032, D.07-09-040, D.08-01-006, D.08-07-048, and D.08-09-024 as described herein.
2. TURN's requested hourly rates for its representatives, as adjusted, are reasonable when compared to the market rates for persons with similar training and experience.
3. TURN requested related expenses that, as adjusted, are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.
4. The total of the reasonable compensation is $233,525.51.
5. The appendix to this decision summarizes today's award.
1. TURN has fulfilled the requirements of §§ 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation, and is entitled to intervenor compensation for its claimed expenses, as adjusted, incurred in making substantial contributions to D.05-04-024, D.05-12-022, D.06-02-032, D.06-06-063, D.06-07-032, D.07-09-040, D.08-01-006, D.08-07-048, and D.08-09-024.
2. TURN should be awarded $233,525.51 for its contributions in R.04-04-003 and R.04-04-025.
3. This order should be effective today so that TURN may be compensated without further delay.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. The Utility Reform Network is awarded the total amount of $233,525.51, consisting of the intervenor compensation of $175,749.69 for substantial contributions to R.04-04-003 decisions D.06-02-032, D.05-12-022, D.06-07-032, D.07-09-040, D.08-07-048, and D.08-09-024, and of the intervenor compensation of $57,775.82 for substantial contributions to R.04-04-025 decisions D.05-04-024, D.06-06-063, and D.08-01-006.
2. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Edison Company shall pay The Utility Reform Network their respective shares of the awarded amount of $175,749.69. We direct Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Edison Company to allocate payment responsibility among themselves, based on their California-jurisdictional electric revenues for the 2005 calendar year, to reflect the year in which the proceeding was primarily litigated. Payment of the award shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning February 4, 2009, the 75th day after the filing date of The Utility Reform Network's request for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made.
3. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, and Southern California Edison Company shall pay The Utility Reform Network their respective shares of the awarded amount of $57,775.82. We direct Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, and Southern California Edison Company to allocate payment responsibility among themselves, based on their California-jurisdictional electric and gas revenues for the 2005 calendar year, to reflect the year in which the proceeding was primarily litigated. Payment of the award shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning
February 4, 2009, the 75th day after the filing date of The Utility Reform Network's request for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made.
4. Rulemaking (R.) 04-04-003 and R.04-04-025 remain open.
This order is effective today.
Dated December 17, 2009, at San Francisco, California.
MICHAEL R. PEEVEY
President
DIAN M. GRUENEICH
JOHN A. BOHN
RACHELLE B. CHONG
TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON
Commissioners
APPENDIX
Compensation Decision Summary Information
Compensation Decision: |
D0912040 |
Modifies Decision? No |
Contribution Decision(s): |
In R0404003: D0512022, D0602032, D0607032, D0709040, D0807048, D0809024; In R0404025: D0504024, D0606063, D0801006 | |
Proceeding(s): |
R.0404003; R0404025 | |
Author: |
Wetzell/ Yip-Kikugawa | |
Payer(s): |
In R0404003: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Edison Company. In R0404025: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, and Southern California Edison Company. | |
Intervenor Information
Intervenor |
Claim Date |
Amount Requested |
Amount Awarded |
Multiplier? |
Reason Change/Disallowance |
The Utility Reform Network |
11/21/08 |
$246,368.73 |
$233,525.51 |
No |
Miscalculations, no compensation for on-going work on Mohave MACS study; adjusted hourly rate, routine travel non-compensable. |
Advocate Information
First Name |
Last Name |
Type |
Intervenor |
Hourly Fee Requested |
Year Hourly Fee Requested |
Hourly Fee Adopted |
Michel |
Florio |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$470 |
2004 |
$470 |
Michel |
Florio |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$470 |
2005 |
$470 |
Michel |
Florio |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$485 |
2006 |
$485 |
Michel |
Florio |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$520 |
2007 |
$520 |
Michel |
Florio |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$535 |
2008 |
$535 |
Robert |
Finkelstein |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$395 |
2005 |
$395 |
Marcel |
Hawiger |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$270 |
2005 |
$270 |
Marcel |
Hawiger |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$280 |
2006 |
$280 |
Matthew |
Freedman |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$270 |
2004 |
$270 |
Matthew |
Freedman |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$270 |
2005 |
$270 |
Matthew |
Freedman |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$280 |
2006 |
$280 |
Hayley |
Goodson |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$190 |
2004 |
$190 |
Hayley |
Goodson |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$190 |
2005 |
$190 |
Hayley |
Goodson |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$195 |
2006 |
$195 |
Hayley |
Goodson |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$210 |
2007 |
$210 |
Hayley |
Goodson |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$280 |
2008 |
$280 |
Nina |
Suetake |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$190 |
2004 |
$190 |
Nina |
Suetake |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$190 |
2005 |
$190 |
Nina |
Suetake |
Attorney |
The Utility Reform Network |
$225 |
2008 |
$225 |
William |
Marcus |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$195 |
2004 |
$195 |
William |
Marcus |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$210 |
2005 |
$210 |
William |
Marcus |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$220 |
2006 |
$220 |
William |
Marcus |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$235 |
2007 |
$235 |
William |
Steinhurst |
Policy Expert |
The Utility Reform Network |
$180 |
2005 |
$175 |
Greg |
Ruszovan |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$155 |
2005 |
$155 |
Kevin |
Woodruff |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$200 |
2004 |
$200 |
Kevin |
Woodruff |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$200 |
2005 |
$200 |
Bruce |
Biewald |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$180 |
2005 |
$180 |
Cynthia |
Mitchell |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$115 |
2004 |
$115 |
Cynthia |
Mitchell |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$140 |
2005 |
$140 |
Cynthia |
Mitchell |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$140 |
2006 |
$140 |
Cynthia |
Mitchell |
Consultant |
The Utility Reform Network |
$140 |
2007 |
$140 |
(END OF APPENDIX)