CPUC COMMISSIONER SIMON CONFIRMED BY STATE SENATE

SAN FRANCISCO, February 28, 2008 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced that the State Senate confirmed the appointment of Timothy Alan Simon as a member of the CPUC.

"I am deeply honored to have been appointed to the CPUC by Governor Schwarzenegger and to receive confirmation by the Senate," said Commissioner Simon. "I will continue to work on behalf of the state, its consumers, environment, and economy."

CPUC President Michael R. Peevey commented, "On behalf of my fellow Commissioners and CPUC staff, I congratulate Commissioner Simon on his confirmation. I look forward to continuing our work together."

Commissioner Simon was by appointed to the CPUC by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on February 15, 2007. Commissioner Simon's term expires January 1, 2013.

CPUC Commissioners are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms. The yearly salary for Commissioners is $128,109.

For a biographical sketch and photo of Commissioner Simon, please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/aboutus/Commissioners/06Simon/index.htm.

For more information on the CPUC, please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.

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