8. Assignment of Proceeding

Geoffrey F. Brown is the Assigned Commissioner and Sarah R. Thomas is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding.

Findings of Fact

1. TURN made a substantial contribution to D.04-07-006 as described herein.

2. TURN requested hourly rates for attorneys and experts that, as adjusted herein, are reasonable when compared to the market rates for persons with similar training and experience.

3. The total of the reasonable compensation is $16,684.51.

Conclusions of Law

1. TURN has fulfilled the requirements of Pub. Util. Code §§ 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation, and is entitled to intervenor compensation for its claimed compensation, as adjusted herein, incurred in making substantial contributions to D.04-07-006.

2. TURN should be awarded $16,684.51 for its contribution to D.04-07-006.

3. Per Rule 77.7(f)(6), the comment period for this compensation decision may be waived.

4. This order should be effective today so that TURN may be compensated without further delay.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is awarded $16,684.51 as compensation for its substantial contributions to Decision 04-07-006.

2. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, Pacific Gas and Electric Company shall pay TURN the total award. Payment of the award shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning November 29, 2004, the 75^th day after the filing date of TURN's request for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made.

3. Case 03-07-031 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated _____________________, at San Francisco, California.

Compensation Decision Summary Information

Compensation Decision:
Contribution Decision(s):	D0407006
Proceeding(s):	C0307031
Author:	ALJ Thomas
Payer(s):	Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Intervenor Information

Intervenor	Claim Date	Amount Requested	Amount Awarded	Multiplier?	Reason Change/Disallowance
The Utility Reform Network	9/13/04	$16,684.51	$16,684.51	No

Advocate Information

First Name	Last Name	Type	Intervenor	Hourly Fee Requested	Year Hourly Fee Requested	Hourly Fee Adopted
Hayley	Goodson	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$190	2003	$190
Hayley	Goodson	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$190	2004	$190
Marcel	Hawiger	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$250	2003	$250
Marcel	Hawiger	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$250	2004	$250
Robert	Finkelstein	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$365	2003	$365
Robert	Finkelstein	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$365	2004	$365
Michel	Florio	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$435	2003	$435
Michel	Florio	Attorney	The Utility Reform Network	$435	2004	$435