XVI. Matrix Treatment of Data Types -
ESP Data

In preparing their version of the Matrix (ESP Matrix - Appendix 2), the ESPs used the categories the IOUs had used in their version. However, many of the categories in the IOU Matrix are currently irrelevant to ESPs. Thus, we have modified the ESP Matrix the parties submitted⁸² to suit the current ESP participation in meeting the state's needs for electricity. Most of their participation falls in the area of RPS and RA.

Once again, we do not discuss each category in the ESP Matrix here; parties should refer to the Matrix for specific requirements. Our general approach to ESP data confidentiality is the following:

· RPS information should be public (except the price term in contracts, which may be confidential);

· Bid/RFO information in the IOU procurement context should be partially public and partially confidential, depending on the specificity of the data; and

· A window of confidentiality approach that protects future looking information more than historical information should be used.

⁸² Revised ESP (Retail Provider) Matrix, filed Feb. 2, 2006.