5. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision (PD) of ALJ Simon 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 on November 17, 2011 by AReM, jointly with Retail Energy Supply Association; California Municipal Utilities Association; Calpine; GPI; IEP; Reid; LADWP; Noble Solutions; PG&E; SDG&E; Southern California Public Power Authority; SCE; TURN/CUE; and UCS. Reply comments were filed on November 22, 2011 by CalWEA/LSA; GPI; Reid; Noble Solutions; PG&E, Sierra Club of California; and UCS.

All comments and reply comments have been carefully considered. No changes have been made to the procurement quantity requirements set forth in the PD. In response to a number of comments, the process for developing new reporting requirements and submitting reports on RPS procurement is discussed in more detail.

Minor editorial changes have been made throughout for clarity and consistency, and to correct minor errors.