ALJ/GEW/avs DRAFT CA-9

3/21/2002

Decision

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for an Order Implementing Assembly Bill 265.	Application 00-10-045 (Filed October 24, 2000)
Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for Authority to Implement an Electric Rate Surcharge to Manage the Balance in the Energy Rate Ceiling Revenue Shortfall Account.	Application 01-01-044 (Filed January 24, 2001)

OPINION

This decision awards Aglet Consumer Alliance (Aglet) $15,555.00 in compensation for contributions to Decision (D.) 01-09-059.

1. Background

In this phase of the consolidated applications of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), the Commission established an interim electric surcharge meant to cover costs incurred on behalf of customers by the California Department of Water Resources (DRW), and adopted revenue allocation principles and retail rates.

A prehearing conference was conducted on February 16, 2001, in San Diego, at which Aglet's appearance was noted. On March 12, 2001, Aglet filed a timely notice of intent to claim compensation. On April 30, 2001, assigned Commissioner Wood issued a ruling in which he found that Aglet made an adequate showing of significant financial hardship, established a rebuttable presumption of eligibility, and is eligible for an award of intervenor compensation.

Aglet's Director, James Weil, participated in the hearings and argument that led to D.01-09-059. Aglet served testimony, cross-examined witnesses, and filed briefs and comments. The Commission approved D.01-09-059 on September 20, 2001. The decision adopted a DWR surcharge of 9.02 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), increased system average rates by 1.46 cents per kWh, and ordered SDG&E to file an advice letter to implement rates that comport with adopted revenue allocation and rate design principles and practices. Aglet's request for compensation for its contribution to that decision is unopposed.