8. Next Steps

This decision narrowly modifies our existing rules and processes to ensure compliance with the resource adequacy provisions of SB 695. In doing so, it is clear that there are some issues that remain to be resolved, including:

1. The development of policies and processes for distinguishing between system and bundled resource needs, and related cost allocation.

2. Whether there should be a test of "who benefits" under SB 695, and if so, the construction of such a test.

3. The further refinement of the energy auction process.

4. The development of policies and processes to compare and evaluate PPA versus utility-owned generation bids in a competitive solicitation.

5. The development of policies and processes for applying the CAM to utility-owned generation.

We intend to further develop the record in later phases of this proceeding in order to resolve these issues.