9. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Comments were filed by PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, DRA, TURN, Women's Energy Matters, AReM and the Marin Energy Authority (MEA).

PG&E requested clarification that this decision does not modify or alter previous decisions implementing SB 695, such as D.10-07-045 and D.10-12-035. We agree that this decision is forward-looking, and does not modify these prior decisions.

SCE (along with SDG&E and TURN) raises a number of legal, policy, and implementation issues relating to the use of energy auctions. We acknowledge that certain of these issues, particularly the implementation issues, would benefit from further analysis and refinement at such time as the Commission may consider use of an energy auction. Given the preliminary nature of this decision, no changes to the language of this decision are needed.

Reply comments were filed by PG&E, SCE, AReM, Reid, and MEA.