Procedural Background

We set the initial parameters for the MPR in D.03-06-071. We first developed the method for calculating the MPR in D.04-06-015. In D.05-12-042, we expanded and stabilized the methodology for calculating the MPR. This methodology has been used for the 2005 MPR (Resolution E-3980 (April 13, 2006)) and the 2006 MPR (Resolution E-4049 (December 14, 2006)).

On June 25, 2007, CalWEA and GPI (collectively, CalWEA) filed the Petition of the California Wind Energy Association and the Green Power Institute for Modification of Decision 05-12-042: Interim Opinion Adopting Methodology for the 2005 Market Price Referent (Petition). The Petition requests that we modify D.05-12-042 to include a GHG adder in the MPR for 2007 and all subsequent years.¹

Responses were timely filed on July 17, 2007 by the California Cogeneration Council (CCC), Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT), Concentrated Solar Power Alliance (CSPA), Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). CalWEA timely filed its reply on July 24, 2007.

¹ The Petition was accompanied by a Motion of the California Wind Energy Association and the Green Power Institute for Expedited Decision and Order Shortening Time Related to its Concurrently Filed Petition for Modification of Decision 05-12-042: Interim Opinion Adopting Methodology for the 2005 Market Price Referent. The Administrative Law Judge's Ruling on the Motion to Expedite (June 28, 2007) provided that the time for responses and reply be shortened. Responses were to be filed and served not later than July 17, 2007, and the reply of CalWEA and GPI was to be filed and served not later than July 24, 2007.