Preliminary Scoping Memo

Pursuant to Rule 6(c)(2), we preliminarily determine the category of this proceeding to be quasi-legislative, and preliminarily find that evidentiary hearings will not be needed.

In this proceeding, we continue to develop policies and procedures to implement post-2003 CARE and LIEE programs, as needed. Our ongoing efforts to implement CARE automatic enrollment, per Decision (D.) 02-07-033, will be continued in this docket. We will also address Energy Division's October 2003 workshop report on the accounting and reporting requirements for the CARE and LIEE programs of the small and multi-jurisdictional utilities under our jurisdiction. We intend to consider the results of the CARE program evaluations, the Needs Assessment Study and Energy Division's CARE and LIEE audits currently underway in this proceeding. Pursuant to D.03-11-020, this proceeding will be also the forum for our efforts to (1) further examine LIEE measure cost data, (2) standardize carbon monoxide (CO) testing protocols consistent with adopted policies, and (3) explore policies related to homes that use a utility fuel for space-heating and non-IOU fuel for other end uses. Further direction regarding program planning for post-2003 LIEE and CARE activities will be provided by Assigned Commissioner or ALJ ruling in this proceeding, as appropriate.

Within ten days of the effective date of this order, parties should file and serve comments or objections to the categorization of this proceeding as quasi-legislative, and preliminary finding that evidentiary hearings will not be needed. These comments or objections should be served on the service list presented in Attachment A.