California Public Utilities Commission
Daily Calendar
Table of Contents
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)
PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISIONS * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS - NONE
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
Paul Clanon, Executive Director
Headquarters |
Southern California Office |
505 Van Ness Avenue |
320 West 4th Street, Suite 500 |
San Francisco, CA 94102 |
Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
(415) 703-2782 |
(213) 576-7000 |
Website:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Calendar Archive:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/
Daily Calendar
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
· Commission Meetings
· Notices
· Public Meetings and Workshops
· Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))
· New Filings
· Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing
· Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/Arbitrator's Reports
· Advice Letter Filings
· Miscellaneous Transportation Items
· Miscellaneous Communications Matters
· Table of Submission Dates for the Preceding Two Weeks
· Changes to Hearing Calendar
· Hearings
· Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c))
· Notice of Ex Parte Communications
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The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. | |
The CPUC encourages all Californians to participate in its meetings, hearings, workshops, and proceedings. We try to hold our public meetings only in places that are wheelchair accessible and which can accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to people with disabilities. Please see the notice of the meeting you wish to attend for more specifics. If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from the Public Advisor's Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Contact the Public Advisor's Office by any one of the following: | ||
Email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov |
FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor) | |
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
October 4, 2007 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
October 18, 2007 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
November 1, 2007 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)
Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered.
October 15, 2007 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
October 29, 2007 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
November 9, 2007 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS
NONE
NOTICES
Energy Division Advice Letter Disposition Change
As of June 25, 2007, the Energy Division of the CPUC will send utilities notices of the disposition of Advice Letters by electronic means rather than by hard copy in the regular mail, and will no longer be returning hard copies of approved tariff pages to the utilities. More information: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/documents/energyaldispositionchange.pdf.
San Diego Office Closes
The Commission's San Diego Office will be closing permanently effective June 22, 2007 and will no longer be able to accept hand delivered filings. Documents may be filed electronically on the Commission's website at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/efiling.htm. In the event that you wish to file your document in hard copy, rather than electronically, documents should be taken directly to the Commission's lobby or mailed to the Commission's Docket Office in San Francisco, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102. Only hand-delivered documents will be accepted by the Los Angeles office, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles.
Central Files Revised Office Hours
Starting May 24, 2004, the Central Files Office will be open for business from 8 a.m. to 12 noon only.
Charge for Commission Documents
To purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00.
Commission Resources Available for Rental
The auditorium, hearing rooms and training room at the headquarters of the California Public Utilities Commission, located at 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, are available for rent. Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Colette Kondo at (415) 703-1401.
PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee |
DDTP Office |
The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee will hold this meeting to address the following: I. Welcome and Introduction of Members; II. Minutes of the September 5, 2007 TADDAC Meeting; III. Approval of Agenda; IV. Public Input; V. Administrative Business, A. Report from the Chair, B. Report from CPUC Staff, and
C. Report from CCAF Staff; VI. Unfinished Business, A. Budget "Must Haves" for FY 2008-2009, B. Discussion of Proposed Accessibility Workgroup, and C. Discussion of Plan for Conducting CRS Test; and VII. New Business,
A. Recommendations from CRSAC, B. Recommendations from EPAC, C. Report and Recommendation of the Interviewing Subcommittee on Nominees for the Deaf Community at Large, D. Consideration of Potential Candidates for Open, E. Review of New Document Releases in R.06-05-028, and F. Member Reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
If you are a member of the public who needs communication assistance and plans to attend this meeting, notify Larena Burno 5 days prior to the meeting date to
larena@ddtp.org.
ASSISTIVE REQUESTS: DDTP provides the following communication assistance at all Administrative Committee meetings: ASL Interpreting, Real-Time Captioning, and Assistive Listening Devices. If you require any other communication assistance, please describe it in detail when notifying us so that we may ensure accessibility.
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) |
Mercy Oaks - Shasta Senior Nutrition Program |
The EPAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold this meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Administrative Business, A. Introductions, B. Agenda Modification and Approval, C. Review of Minutes from the September Meeting, and D. Review of Action List Items; II. Outreach/Field Report; III. Panel Discussion with Members of the Local Community: "Equipment to Reconnect with Family and Friends"; IV. Product Demonstration; V. Public Input;
VI. Prize Raffle; VII. CPUC Update; VIII. Equipment Business; and IX. EPAC Business.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMINDER: People with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
DOCUMENT PREPARATION: All documents reviewed by EPAC must be available in a Braille format. Therefore, when submitting documents for the EPAC binder, please send a copy, in an electronic format, to
larena@ddtp.org for brailing prior to the meeting. Handouts should also be made available in an electronic format.
Local Jurisdiction Meeting - 818 Area Code Change
October 22, 2007 |
Glendale City Council Chambers |
The purpose of this meeting, is to allow the staff of the California Public Utilities Commission and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, to explain the area code change options proposed by the telecommunications industry, for adding the new 747 NPA into the 818 area code. We will ask for the Local Jurisdiction's preference regarding which area code option should be implemented, and we will additionally, discuss the status of numbering in the 818 area code geographic area. For additional information, please see CPUC website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/818areacode.
Public Participation Meetings - 818 Area Code Change
October 22, 2007 |
Buena Vista Library, Public Meeting Room |
The purpose of this meeting, is to allow the staff of the California Public Utilities Commission and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, to explain the area code change options proposed by the telecommunications industry, for adding the new 747 NPA into the 818 area code. We will ask for the Public's preference regarding which area code option should be implemented, and we will additionally, discuss the status of numbering in the 818 area code geographic area. For additional information, please see CPUC website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/818areacode.
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
The ALJ Division has prepared Resolution ROSB-001 for the October 4, 2007 Commission Agenda. This resolution adopts a Railroad Carrier Citation Program for Enforcing Compliance with General Orders and Other Requirements, Including Procedures for Appeal of Citations Issued to Railroad Carriers.
This Resolution approves a citation program under the administration of the Director of the Consumer Protection and Safety Division for enforcing compliance with certain General Orders and other requirements for railroad carriers operating in California.
Any comments should be directed to ALJs Cooke or Vieth at
mlc@cpuc.ca.gov or xjv@cpuc.ca.gov.
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/COMMENT_RESOLUTION /72080.htm
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-349 authorizes disclosure of records related to the California Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") Consumer Protection and Safety Division's investigation of the May 16, 2007, electrical incident that occurred at 20225 Case Street, Corona, California, involving the injury of Roberto Angulo.
Draft Resolution L-349 will be on the agenda at the Commission's October 4, 2007, meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later. The Commission may adopt all or part of L-349, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
On September 4, 2007, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-349 service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.2(c)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at www.cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments (Rule 14.5). The original and two copies must be filed with the Legal Division by September 24, 2007, at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by September 29, 2007. Commenters must also serve comments and reply comments on the service list. Commenters may send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Samuel B. Johnson, III
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone: 415-703-3543
Email:
sbj@cpuc.ca.gov
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-351 authorizes disclosure of records related to the California Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") Consumer Protection and Safety Division's investigation of the Union Pacific Railroad/Harsco derailment of November 9, 2006.
Draft Resolution L-351 will be on the agenda at the Commission's October 18, 2007, meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later. The Commission may adopt all or part of L-351, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
On September 18, 2007, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-351 service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.2(c)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at www.cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments (Rule 14.5). The original and two copies must be filed with the Legal Division by October 10, 2007, at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by October 15, 2007. Commenters must also serve comments and reply comments on the service list. Commenters may send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Jeanne Beauregard
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone: 415-703-3084
Email:
ijb@cpuc.ca.gov
The Energy Division has prepared Resolution E-4117 for the October 18, 2007 Commission Agenda. This Resolution approves, with criteria for implementation, Southern California Edison's request to amend its AB57 Procurement Plan and pending 2006 Procurement Plan to enable SCE to procure Long Term Congestion Revenue Rights. The Energy Division emailed the notice for this draft resolution to parties in the service list.
Any questions or comments should be directed to:
Michael Dorsi
Energy Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Email:
mdo@cpuc.ca.gov
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/72536.DOC
The Energy Division has prepared Resolution E-4122 for the October 18, 2007 Commission Agenda. This Resolution approves, with criteria for implementation, Pacific Gas & Electric's request to amend its AB57 Procurement Plan and pending 2006 Procurement Plan to enable PG&E to procure Long Term Congestion Revenue Rights. The Energy Division emailed the notice for this draft resolution to parties in the service list.
Any questions or comments should be directed to:
Michael Dorsi
Energy Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Email:
mdo@cpuc.ca.gov
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/72534.DOC
The Energy Division has prepared Resolution E-4124 for the October 18, 2007 Commission Agenda. This Resolution approves, with criteria for implementation, San Diego Gas & Electric's request to amend its AB57 Procurement Plan and pending 2006 Procurement Plan to enable SDG&E to procure Long Term Congestion Revenue Rights. The Energy Division emailed the notice for this draft resolution to parties in the service list.
Any questions or comments should be directed to:
Michael Dorsi
Energy Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Email:
mdo@cpuc.ca.gov
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/72979.DOC
The ALJ Division has prepared Resolution ALJ-209 for the November 1, 2007 Commission Agenda. This resolution Affirming Citation FC-104 issued to Lincoln Limousine Services, Inc.
This Resolution resolves the appeal of Field Citation 104 (FC-104), issued to Lincoln Limousine Services Inc. by the Commission's Consumer Protection and Safety Division on May 10, 2007. FC-104 was issued with a fine in the amount of $1,250 for limousine service operations after the expiration of Commission authority and failure by Lincoln Limousine to have its employees covered under workers' compensation insurance requirements, subject to the Department of Motor Vehicles' pull notice program, and enrolled in a mandatory drug testing program.
Any comments should be directed to ALJ Walwyn at
cmw@cpuc.ca.gov
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/73433.htm
The ALJ Division has prepared Resolution ALJ-208 for the November 1, 2007 Agenda. In this resolution, the Commission considers the appeal by Peak Communications, Inc. (Respondent) of Third-Party Verification Citation Forfeiture No. 102 issued by the Consumer Protection and Safety Division pursuant to Resolutions UEB-001. The Citation Forfeiture alleges that Respondent failed to comply with Public Utilities Code Section 2889.5.
Based on the evidentiary record, we find that Respondent failed to confirm that the customer wanted to switch carriers. As such, Citation Forfeiture No. 102 is affirmed.
Any comments should be directed to ALJ DeAngelis at rmd@cpuc.ca.gov
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/word_pdf/AGENDA_RESOLUTION/73431.pdf
NEW FILINGS
9/27/07 |
A07-09-022 - Application of BEATRICE MILLER doing business as COTTAGE SPRINGS WATER COMPANY requesting approval to sell COTTAGE SPRINGS WATER COMPANY to COTTAGE SPRINGS REAL ESTATE, LLC; the COTTAGE SPRINGS WATER COMPANY system is located in the unincorporated area of CALAVERAS COUNTY. |
10/2/07 |
A07-10-001 - Application of Sol Group Transport LLC for authority to operate as an on-call Passenger Stage Corporation between points in Mountain View and Redwood City and to establish a Zone of Rate Freedom of $10 above and below the proposed fare per trip per person (c/o Erika L. Lopez, 396 Van Buren Street, Los Altos, CA 94022; telephone: (650) 518-3373). |
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
NONE
PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISIONS * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
10/1/07 |
I.06-06-014 - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Practices of the Southern California Edison Company to Determine the Violations of the Laws, Rules, and Regulations Governing Performance Based Ratemaking, its Monitoring and Reporting to the Commission, Refunds to Customers and Other Relief, and Future Performance Based Ratemaking for this Utility; Presiding Officer's Decision. |
SCE shall refund and forgo all $48 million in PBR customer satisfaction rewards it has claimed. Employees and management manipulated the mechanism for seven years; those seven years of bad data were submitted to the Commission. In regard to the Health and Safety PBR, SCE submitted false and misleading information. It shall refund to ratepayers the $20 million it has collected for 1997-2000, and forgo $15 million in health and safety rewards for 2001-2003. The revenue requirement portion of Results Sharing attributed to PBR data should be refunded because of fraudulent data in regard to OSHA recordables and customer satisfaction, in the amount of $76,663,200. SCE shall pay a fine of $40,000,000 for violations of the Public Utilities Code. | |
10/2/07 |
A.06-06-017 - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904G) Regarding Year 12 (2005-2006) of Its Gas Cost Incentive Mechanism; Proposed Decision of ALJ Lakritz. |
10/2/07 |
A.05-03-015 - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Adoption of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Scenario and Associated Cost Recovery and Rate Design; Proposed Decision of ALJ Hecht. |
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS
NONE
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS - NONE
CHANGES TO HEARING CALENDAR
NEW SETTINGS - NONE
RESETTINGS - NONE
REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR - NONE
HEARINGS CONTINUED - NONE
HEARINGS ADJOURNED - NONE
HEARINGS CONCLUDED
ALJ Pulsifer |
A.06-08-026 - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U 904 G), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 G) and Southern California Edison Company (U 338 E) for Approval of Changes to Natural Gas Operations and Service Offerings, |
ALJ Ryerson |
A.06-11-018 - Application of David R. Robertson requesting to sell the assets of the Lake Forest Utility Company, Inc., and Richard M. Dewante, Tahoe Park Water Company requesting to buy all assets in this water system located near Tahoe City in the unincorporated area of Placer County, California, |
ALJ Ryerson |
A.06-11-020 - Application of David R. Robertson requesting to sell the assets of the Tahoe Park Water Company, Inc. and Richard M. Dewante, Tahoe Park Water Company requesting to buy all assets in this water system located near Tahoe City in the unincorporated area of Placer County, California, |
HEARINGS
Dates in parentheses following the word "also" are subject to change without notice. The assigned Commissioner's name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing.
(PHC) = Prehearing Conference |
(ECP) = Expedited Complaint Procedure |
(CA) = Closing Argument |
(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing |
(OSC) = Order to Show Cause |
(LM) = Law & Motion |
(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing |
(WS) = Workshop |
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(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting |
(FPH) = Full Panel Hearing |
(STC) = Status Conference |
(AH) = Arbitration Hearing |
(FOA) = Final Oral Argument |
(CITATION) = Appeal Hearing of Citation |
10/3/07 |
A.06-08-010 (Phase 2) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project, |
10/4/07 |
A.07-04-009 (TELEPHONIC - STC) - In the Matter of the Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39-E) for Approval of 2008-2020 Air Conditioning Direct Load Control Program, |
10/5/07 |
P.07-07-009 (PHC) - Petition of the California Association of Competitive Telecommunications Companies Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 1708.5 to Adopt, Amend, or Repeal Regulations Governing the Retirement by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers of Copper Loops and Related Facilities Used to Provide Telecommunications Services, |
10/5/07 |
A.07-04-022 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Increase the Annual Charge for Water Supplied to California Water Service Company from the Miocene Canal (U 39 M), |
10/9/07 |
A.07-05-020 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company for Authorization to Incur and Recover Costs Necessary to Determine Feasibility of a Clean Hydrogen Power Generation Plant. (U 338 E), |
10/9/07 |
C.07-06-025 (PHC) - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY POWER AUTHORITY, Complainant, vs. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, Defendant, |
10/10/07 |
C.07-08-007 (Tariff Rule 31 Complaint) (EH) - Teodulo Martinez and TMG Corp., Complainants, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California (U 1001 C), Defendant, |
10/10/07 |
A.07-02-008 (TELEPHONIC - STC) - Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) and John W. Richardson & Associates, Court-Appointed Receiver for Toro Water Service, Inc., for an Order Authorizing the Sale and Conveyance of Certain Real Property and Utility Assets in Monterey County Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 and Authorizing an Increase in Revenues of $105,332 or 31.7% on an Interim Basis in 2007, or $208,467 or 63.5% (from Current Revenues) after Completion of Capital Improvements in 2007, and $15,903 or 3.0% in 2008, |
10/15/07 |
A.07-04-009 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39-E) for Approval of 2008-2020 Air Conditioning Direct Load Control Program, |
10/17/07 |
C.07-05-014 (EH) - ANDRADE & ASSOCIATES, a Professional Law Corporation, Complainant, vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a California Corporation, Defendant, |
10/25/07 |
A.06-05-023 (PPH) - Application of Del Oro Water Company, Inc. (U-61-W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate its Regional Intertie Project to Resolve the Long-Term Water Supply Deficit In its Paradise Pines, Magalia and Lime Saddle Districts And to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Connection Therewith in Rates, and |
10/29/07 |
A.06-12-025 (EH) - Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (Applicant)(U-60-W), a California corporation, requesting an order from the California Public Utilities Commission authorizing Applicant to increase water rates to fully fund its retiree healthcare plan commonly referred to as a `Postretirement Benefits other than Pension plan' and to adopt a change in accounting as proposed by Applicant for ratemaking, |
10/29/07 |
A.07-08-031 (PHC) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 M) and Southern California Gas Company (U 904 G) for Approval of Proposals Set Forth in their Joint Climate Action Initiative, |
10/29/07 |
C.07-03-026 (EH) - California Building Industry Association, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, |
10/30/07 |
A.07-07-015 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company for Approval of Their Separate Emerging Renewable Resource Programs. (U 39-E) (U 902-E), |
11/1/07 |
C.07-05-011 (ECP) - Dale Kubacki, Complainant, vs. Sprint Telephony PCS L.P. (U3064C), Defendant, |
11/5/07 |
R.06-04-010 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Examine the Commission's post-2005 Energy Efficiency Policies, Programs, Evaluation, Measurement and Verification, and Related Issues, |
11/7/07 |
A.07-01-047 (TELEPHONIC - PHC) - Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for Authority To Update Marginal Costs, Cost Allocation, and Electric Rate Design. (U 902-E), |
11/7/07 |
C.07-09-009 (ECP) - Black's Irrigation Systems, Inc., Complainant, vs. Pacific Centrex Services, Inc. (U5998C), Defendant, |
11/7/07 |
A.07-07-001 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service in its Chico District by $6,380,400 or 49.1% in July 2008, $1,651,100 or 8.5% in July 2009, and by $1,651,100 or 7.9% in July 2010; in its East Los Angeles District by $7,193,200 or 36.5% in July 2008, $2,034,800 or 7.6% in July 2009, and by $2,034,800 or 7.0% in July 2010; in its Livermore District by $3,960,900 or 31.2% in July 2008, $942,200 or 5.6% in July 2009, and by $942,200 or 5.4% in July 2010; in its Los Altos-Suburban District by $5,172,500 or 30.5% in July 2008, $1,189,100 or 5.4% in July 2009, and by $1,189,100 or 5.1% in July 2010; in its Mid-Peninsula District by $5,435,100 or 23.7% in July 2008, $1,634,200 or 5.8% in July 2009, and by $1,634,200 or 5.5% in July 2010; in its Salinas District by $5,119,700 or 29.8% in July 2008, $3,636,900 or 16.3% in July 2009, and by $2,271,300 or 8.7% in July 2010; in its Stockton District by $7,474,600 or 29.0% in July 2008, $1,422,400 or 4.3% in July 2009, and by $1,422,400 or 4.1% in July 2010; and in its Visalia District by $3,651,907 or 28.4% in July 2008, $3,546,440 or 21.3% in July 2009, and by $3,620,482 or 17.6% in July 2010, |
11/8/07 |
C.06-10-015 (PHC) - Pasadena Avenue Monterey Road Committee, Complainant, vs. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority, now known as Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority; and City of South Pasadena, Defendants, |
11/13/07 |
A.07-01-047 (EH) - Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for Authority To Update Marginal Costs, Cost Allocation, and Electric Rate Design. (U 902-E), |
11/13/07 |
C.07-01-007 (EH) - Harbor City Estates, LLC, Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company (U904G), Defendant, |
11/15/07 |
I.07-01-022 (EH) - Order Instituting Investigation to Consider Policies to Achieve the Commission's Conservation Objectives for Class A Water Utilities, and |
11/19/07 |
R.05-04-005 (Phase 2) (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulation of Telecommunications Utilities, and |
11/29/07 |
A.07-01-036 (EH) - Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W), to Decrease Revenues for Water Service in its Coronado District By ($73,100) or (0.46%) in 2008 and Increase Revenues by $266,200 or 1.67% in 2009 and $260,900 or 1.61% in 2010, |
12/4/07 |
A.07-07-003 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Los Angeles County Division by $13,366,100 or 28.0% in July 2008, $3,298,100 or 5.4% in July 2009, and $1,439,600 or 2.2% in July 2010; and in its Fontana Water Company division by $678,200 or 1.5% in July 2008; and in both divisions for advice letter treatment of a capital project, |
1/15/08 |
A.06-12-022 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) Regarding the Distribution of SO2 Allowance Sale Proceeds Related to the Suspended Operation of Mohave Generating Station, |
1/29/08 |
A.07-05-003 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authorized Cost of Capital for Utility Operations for 2008, |
2/4/08 |
A.07-07-026 (EH) - Southern California Edison Company's (U 338-E) Application for Approval of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Activities and Cost Recovery Mechanism, |
2/11/08 |
A.07-07-001 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service in its Chico District by $6,380,400 or 49.1% in July 2008, $1,651,100 or 8.5% in July 2009, and by $1,651,100 or 7.9% in July 2010; in its East Los Angeles District by $7,193,200 or 36.5% in July 2008, $2,034,800 or 7.6% in July 2009, and by $2,034,800 or 7.0% in July 2010; in its Livermore District by $3,960,900 or 31.2% in July 2008, $942,200 or 5.6% in July 2009, and by $942,200 or 5.4% in July 2010; in its Los Altos-Suburban District by $5,172,500 or 30.5% in July 2008, $1,189,100 or 5.4% in July 2009, and by $1,189,100 or 5.1% in July 2010; in its Mid-Peninsula District by $5,435,100 or 23.7% in July 2008, $1,634,200 or 5.8% in July 2009, and by $1,634,200 or 5.5% in July 2010; in its Salinas District by $5,119,700 or 29.8% in July 2008, $3,636,900 or 16.3% in July 2009, and by $2,271,300 or 8.7% in July 2010; in its Stockton District by $7,474,600 or 29.0% in July 2008, $1,422,400 or 4.3% in July 2009, and by $1,422,400 or 4.1% in July 2010; and in its Visalia District by $3,651,907 or 28.4% in July 2008, $3,546,440 or 21.3% in July 2009, and by $3,620,482 or 17.6% in July 2010, |
4/1/08 |
I.06-06-014 (Phase 2) (EH) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Practices of the Southern California Edison Company to Determine the Violations of the Laws, Rules, and Regulations Governing Performance Based Ratemaking, its Monitoring and Reporting to the Commission, Refunds to Customers and other Relief, and Future Performance Based Ratemaking for this Utility, |
NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))
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9/18/07 |
R06-04-010 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to examine the Commission's post-2005 energy efficiency policies, programs, evaluation, measurement, and verification, and related issues. |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 Tom Roberts of the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) participated in an all-party meeting with Cmmr. Simon in San Francisco. Also present were Cmmr. Grueneich; Jaclyn Marks, advisor to Cmmr. Simon; Marcel Hawiger from The Utility Reform Network; Mark Gaines from Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas and Electric Company; Tom Bottorff from Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Bruce Foster and Mike Hoover from Southern California Edison Company; and Audrey Chang from National Resources Defense Council. Commission staff and members of the public were also present. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Roberts explained that DRA supported the Commission's effort to align shareholder and ratepayer interests in energy efficiency activities, but believed that the Proposed Decision of Administrative Law Judge Gottstein sets incentives at a rate higher than necessary to align those interests. Roberts explained that DRA's proposed alternate mechanisms would better promote long-term energy efficiency goals and would align shareholder and ratepayer interests at lower costs to ratepayers. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates - Lee | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
9/20/07 |
R04-04-003 - Order Instituting Rulemaking, to promote policy and program coordination and integration in electric utility resource planning; |
R04-04-025 - Order Instituting Rulemaking, to Promote Consistency in Methodology and Input Assumptions in Commission Applications of Short-run and Long-run Avoided Costs, including Pricing for Qualifying Facilities. |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 Beth Vaughan, Executive Director of the California Cogeneration Council (CCC) participated in a conference call with Andrew Schwartz, advisor to Pres. Peevey. R. Thomas Beach, consultant to the CCC; David Hermanson, a member of the CCC employed by Primary Energy; Jerry R. Bloom and Joseph M. Karp of Winston & Strawn, LLP, counsel for the CCC also participated in the conference call. CCC representatives stated that the Alternate Proposed Decision (Alternate PD) places too much weight on the NP-15 and SP-15 spot market prices and proposed they account for no more than one third of the SRAC formula, with the existing administrative values making up the difference. CCC representatives proposed that the Commission require the utilities to employ the updated time of use ("TOU") factors adopted by the Commission for energy efficiency and demand response programs. CCC representatives explained that Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) City-gate prices should be used in PG&E'S new SRAC formula. The CCC representatives stated the 2007 MPR should serve as the basis for the combined cycle gas turbine fixed costs of the firm capacity price calculation. | |
Filer: California Cogeneration Council | |
Contact: Joseph M. Karp |
Phone: (415) 591-1000 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007, Michael Alcantar, counsel to the Cogeneration Association of California and Energy Producers and Users Coalition (jointly, CAC/EPUC) met with Cmmr. Grueneich in San Francisco. Also present was Theresa Cho, advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Issues raised in CAC/EPUC's written comments were reviewed and discussed regarding the Alternate Proposed Decision. CAC/EPUC urged the adoption of positions taken by CAC/EPUC in formal comments. | |
Filer: Cogeneration Association of California and Energy Producers and Users Coalition | |
Contact: Karen Terranova |
Phone: (415) 421-4143 |
Summary: On Monday, September 17, 2007 Bruce C. Foster, Senior Vice President of Southern California Edison Company (SCE), met with Robert Kinosian, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present was Michael Hoover, Director of Regulatory Affairs of SCE. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Foster explained that the energy payment formula in the Alternate Proposed Decision (Alternate) produces prices that exceed SCE's short-run avoided cost (SRAC) of energy. Foster stated that the firm capacity price is too high and explained that the $157/kW-year MPR capacity price should be reduced by at least $55/kWyear to account for savings gained from running in the energy market. The firm capacity price should also be reduced by an additional $10/kW-year to account for the residual value associated with the MPR's 20-year annualization of a proxy unit that has a 30-year economic/operating life. The Alternate should be modified to limit the availability of standard offer contracts to QFs with a net capacity no greater than 20 MW. | |
Filer: Southern California Edison Company | |
Contact: Henry Romero |
Phone: (626) 302-4124 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007, Michel Peter Florio, Senior Attorney for The Utility Reform Network (TURN), met with Theresa Cho, advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich, in San Francisco. Florio summarized TURN's major concerns with the Alternate Proposed Decision (APD) of Commissioner Grueneich. Florio stated that it would be difficult and speculative to forecast the energy profits that a proxy combined cycle plant would earn in the market over the ten-year period of the firm capacity contract adopted by the APD. Florio recommended that the Commission adopt a capacity payment structure for the firm contract that did not contain a deduction for such energy profits and likewise base the energy payment under the contract on a fixed heat rate equal to that of the proxy unit. Florio also stated that the factors cited in the APD as justifying a 50/50 average of a market-based heat rate have been declining. | |
Filer: The Utility Reform Network | |
Contact: Larry Wong |
Phone: (415) 929-8876 |
9/20/07 |
R06-04-010 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to examine the Commission's post-2005 energy efficiency policies, programs, evaluation, measurement, and verification, and related issues. |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 Marcel Hawiger, staff attorney with The Utility Reform Network (TURN), met with Jacklyn Marks and Marzia Zafar, advisor to Cmmr. Simon in two separate meetings in San Francisco. Also present during the meeting with Jacklyn Marks was Robert Mason, advisor to Cmmr. Simon. Hawiger summarized TURN's positions concerning shareholder incentives and stated that the 'supply-side comparability' model was inconsistent with the reality of utility capital spending and power purchase decisions, as utility capital spending would not be reduced due to energy efficiency since the utilities would likely reduce purchased power if demand was reduced. Hawiger explained TURN's position concerning the financial benefits to the utilities due to alternative uses of freed-up capital when supplyside projects are deferred due to energy efficiency. During the meeting with Zafar, Hawiger stated that the 'benefits' allocated to ratepayers consisted of avoided energy costs calculated by a model and do not consist of rebates or rate reductions. | |
Filer: The Utility Reform Network | |
Contact: Larry Wong |
Phone: (415) 929-8876 ext. 300 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 William H. Booth, counsel to the California Large Energy Consumers Association (CLECA) participated in an all party meeting with Cmmrs. Grueneich and Simon in San Francisco. Also present were representatives from Southern California Edison Company; Pacific Gas & Electric Company; San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Southern California Gas Company; the Department of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA); The Utility Reform Network (TURN); and the National Resources Defense Council. Booth stated that CLECA supports the positions of TURN and DRA on the question of the appropriate level of any incentives to be awarded utilities for their successful implementation of Commission directed energy efficiency activities and programs. Booth asked the commissioners to consider whether it is sound public policy to require ratepayers to both fund energy efficiency programs, at a rate of nearly $1 billion per year, and also to fund incentives, or earnings/returns, to utilities for carrying out such programs. Booth argued that energy efficiency mandates from the Commission should be treated by the utilities in the same manner that the operation of their generation, transmission and distribution systems is handled. | |
Filer: California Large Energy Consumers Association | |
Contact: William H. Booth |
Phone: (925) 296-2460 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 Mark Gaines, Director of Customer Programs, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) met with Stephen St. Marie, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present were Robert Kinosian, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn and Joy Yamagata, Case Manager for SoCalGas and SDG&E. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Gaines explained that after-the-fact changes to evaluation metrics threaten predictability and timeliness of earnings, undermining the Commission's intent to provide meaningful incentives for energy efficiency investments. | |
Filer: Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company | |
Contact: Trish Rickard |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 Anne Smith, Senior Vice President - Customer Services for Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), met with Pres. Peevey in Los Angeles. Also present was Andy Schwartz, advisor to Pres. Peevey. Smith explained that after-the-fact changes to evaluation metrics threaten predictability, undermining the Commission's intent to provide meaningful incentives for energy efficiency investments. | |
Filer: Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company | |
Contact: Trish Rickard |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007 Mark Gaines, Director of Customer Programs for Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), met with Cmmr. Grueneich in San Francisco. Also present at the all party meeting was Cmmr. Simon. A list of attendees is attached. Gaines explained that after-the-fact changes to evaluation metrics threaten predictability and timeliness of earnings, undermining the Commission's intent to provide meaningful incentives for energy efficiency investments. | |
Filer: Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company | |
Contact: Trish Rickard |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
Summary: On September 18, 2007 Mark Gaines, Director of Customer Programs, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) met with Andy Campbell, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Gaines explained that after-the-fact changes to evaluation metrics threaten predictability and timeliness of earnings, undermining the Commission's intent to provide meaningful incentives for energy efficiency investments. | |
Filer: Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company | |
Contact: Trish Rickard |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
Summary: On September 17, 2007, Audrey Chang, Staff Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) participated in an all-party meeting with Cmmrs. Grueneich and Simon in San Francisco. Also present Jacklyn Marks, advisor to Cmmr. Simon; Bruce Foster and Mike Hoover of Southern California Edison Company; Tom Bottorff of Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Mark Gaines of San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Gas Company; Tom Roberts of the Division of Ratepayer Advocates; Marcel Hawiger of The Utility Reform Network; Tom Eckhart for UCONS/National Association of Energy Service Companies; William Booth of the California Large Energy Consumers Association; and Rocky Bacchus for EP Incorporated. Also present were Commission staff and members of the public. Chang noted that Commission approval of the Proposed Decision (PD) would make energy efficiency the utilities' top priority resource. Chang discussed NRDC's view that the PD provides appropriate levels of rewards and penalties and noted that the risk/reward incentive mechanism will encourage the utilities to meet and exceed the Commission's goals. Chang expressed NRDC's view that the PD's proposed schedule and process for claims assessments may create uncertainty and thereby diminish the effectiveness of the incentive mechanism. | |
Filer: Natural Resources Defense Council | |
Contact: Shari Walker |
Phone: (415) 875-6100 |
Summary: On September 19, 2007, Ralph Cavanagh, Co-Director of the Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) had a telephone conversation with Cmmr. Grueneich and ALJ Gottstein regarding the potential need to revisit narrow aspects of earlier Commission decisions on evaluation of utilities' energy efficiency investments. Cavanagh noted the need to find the right balance to strike between so-called "free riders" and "free drivers" in terms of energy efficiency program results (representing the balance between over-claimed savings from measures that would have been installed with or without utility efforts, and under-claimed savings from long-term marketplace impacts that often extend well beyond the utility program participants). | |
Filer: Natural Resources Defense Council | |
Contact: Shari Walker |
Phone: (415) 875-6100 |
Summary: On September 19, 2007 Devra Wang, Director of the California Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), met with Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present were Stephen St. Marie, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn; Robert Kinosian, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn; and Audrey Chang, Staff Scientist for NRDC. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Chang noted that Commission approval of the Proposed Decision (PD) would make energy efficiency the utilities' top priority resource. Chang discussed NRDC's view that the PD strikes the right balance in providing a meaningful and reasonable opportunity for rewards, balanced by the potential for penalties. Chang noted that the risk/reward incentive mechanism will encourage the utilities to meet and exceed the Commission's goals, and provide significant net benefits to the utilities' customers. Chang also discussed the PD's proposed 85% threshold for earnings, as well as, the 65% threshold for penalties. Wang noted that the Commission should find the right balance between so-called "free riders" and "free drivers" in terms of energy efficiency program results in another phase of this proceeding. | |
Filer: Natural Resources Defense Council | |
Contact: Shari Walker |
Phone: (415) 875-6100 |
9/21/07 |
R04-04-003 - Order Instituting Rulemaking, to promote policy and program coordination and integration in electric utility resource planning; |
R04-04-025 - Order Instituting Rulemaking, to Promote Consistency in Methodology and Input Assumptions in Commission Applications of Short-run and Long-run Avoided Costs, including Pricing for Qualifying Facilities. |
Summary: On September 18, 2007 Bruce C. Foster, Senior Vice President of Southern California Edison Company (SCE) met with Cmmr. Grueneich in San Francisco. Also present were Theresa Cho, advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich and Michael Hoover, Director of Regulatory Affairs of SCE. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Foster explained that the energy payment formula in the Alternate Proposed Decision (Alternate) produces prices that exceed SCE's short-run avoided cost (SRAC) of energy. Hoover stated that the firm capacity price in the Alternate is too high and exceeds SCE's avoided cost of capacity. Hoover explained that the $157/kW-year MPR capacity price used in the Alternate should be reduced by at least $55/kWyear to account for savings gained from running in the energy market. The firm capacity price should also be reduced by an additional $10/kW-year. Hoover also stated that there is no need to require standard offer contracts, particularly for QFs because QFs have many options for selling their power, including utility all-source solicitations, renewables solicitations, bilateral contracts and other load-serving entities. | |
Filer: Southern California Edison Company | |
Contact: Henry Romero |
Phone: (626) 302-4124 |
9/21/07 |
A06-12-022 - Southern California Edison Company, Regarding the distribution of SO2 allowance sale proceeds related to the suspended operation of Mohave Generating Station. |
Summary: On September 19, 2007 Mr. Trujillo, Executive Director of the Division of Natural Resources of the Navajo Nation and Sarah Leeper of Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, counsel for the Navajo Nation met with Pres. Peevey; Jack Stoddard, advisor to Pres. Peevey; Mathew Deal, advisor to Pres. Peevey; Andy Campbell, advisor to Cmmr. Chong; Jacklyn Marks, advisor to Cmmr. Simon; and Robert Mason, advisor to Cmmr. Simon in three separate meetings in San Francisco. Trujillo discussed the use of the proceeds from the sale of Southern California Edison's existing share of the sulfur dioxide (SO2) credits at issue in the proceeding to remediate some of the harm caused by the shutdown of the Mohave Generating Plant (Mohave) to the Navajo Nation. Leeper urged Cmmr. Chong's office and Cmmr. Simon's office to support its proposal to use the proceeds from the sale of the SO2 credits as well as any future credits to develop a clean energy project that will remediate some of the harm caused by the shutdown of Mohave to the Navajo Nation. Leeper also discussed the need for the Navajo Nation to conduct its affairs as a sovereign nation and establish government-to-government relations between the Navajo Nation and the State of California. | |
Filer: The Navajo Nation | |
Contact: Michelle Chavez |
Phone: (415) 788-0900 |
9/24/07 |
A06-07-026 - Pacific Bell Telephone Company, for an order Exempting it from the requirements of Public Utilities Code Section 851. |
Summary: On September 19, 2007 William Nusbaum, attorney for The Utility Reform Network (TURN) met with Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present were Natalie Billingsley, supervisor for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA); Karin Hieta, staff analyst for DRA; and Sindy Yun, attorney for DRA. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. DRA stated that it opposed AT&T's request for a blanket exemption for all transactions that fall under Public Utilities Code § 851. DRA and TURN recommended that the Commission review § 851 issues more comprehensively through a rulemaking. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates and The Utility Reform Network | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
9/25/07 |
A07-07-025 - Joint Application of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. (U912G), Lodi Holdings, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition II, L.L.C., Buckeye Gas Storage LLC, and Buckeye Partners, L.P., for Expedited Ex Parte Authorization to Transfer Control of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., to Buckeye Gas Storage LLC through the Sale of the 100% Interest of Lodi Holdings, L.L.C. in Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854(a). |
Summary: On September 20, 2007 James W. McTarnaghan of Duane Morris LLP, counsel for Lodi Gas Storage, met with Matthew Deal, advisor to Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present was Barry F. McCarthy of McCarthy & Berlin LLP, counsel for Buckeye. McCarthy discussed the Protest of Division of Ratepayer Advocates ("DRA") filed on August 31, 2007 ("Protest") and the Joint Applicant's Response to the Protest ("Response") filed on September 10, 2007. McTarnaghan explained that the Protest was based on a misunderstanding by DRA concerning the ownership and control of Buckeye and related companies. McTarnaghan reiterated that, although Carlyle/Riverstone at one time had an ownership interest and control over Buckeye and related companies, Carlyle/Riverstone does not have any present or ongoing interest in any Buckeye-related companies and will not, directly or indirectly, own or otherwise control Lodi Gas Storage if the Joint Application is approved by the Commission. Mr. McTarnaghan and Mr. McCarthy stressed that timely processing for year-end approval of the Joint Application was critical to the Joint Application in order for the sale of Lodi Gas Storage to be completed and to allow the new owners of Lodi Gas Storage to manage the proposed expansion of Lodi Gas Storage pending before the Commission in a separate docket. | |
Filer: Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. | |
Contact: James W. McTarnaghan |
Phone: (415) 957-3088 |
9/27/07 |
A07-07-011 - PacifiCorp (U901E), an Oregon company, for Approval of New Energy Efficiency Programs and other matters. |
Summary: On September 26, 2007 Diana Lee of the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA), Legal Division met with ALJ Bemesderfer in San Francisco. Lee explained that DRA supported an approach to PacifiCorp's energy efficiency activities that recognized the scale of PacifiCorp's California activities, but was concerned about the apparent high level of administrative costs proposed in it application and other issues that DRA raised in its protest. Lee pointed out that DRA would be meeting with PacifiCorp next week and would discuss issues related to the application at that time. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates - Lee | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
9/28/07 |
A07-07-025 - Joint Application of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. (U912G), Lodi Holdings, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition II, L.L.C., Buckeye Gas Storage LLC, and Buckeye Partners, L.P., for Expedited Ex Parte Authorization to Transfer Control of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., to Buckeye Gas Storage LLC through the Sale of the 100% Interest of Lodi Holdings, L.L.C. in Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854(a). |
Summary: On September 28, 2007 Andrew Ulmer, Chief Counsel for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Mathew Deal, advisor to Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present was Edward Moldavsky, attorney for DRA. DRA stated the Commission should move forward with a prehearing conference in A.07-07-025. DRA also stated that it intends to ensure that the Commission has all of the necessary information to determine whether or not the underlying transaction in A.07-07-025 meets the standard set forth in California Public Utilities Code § 854, including whether any conditions should attach to the proposed transaction. DRA noted that it has received assurances from the Joint Applicants that the underlying transaction would not result in a nexus between Wild Goose and Lodi, through the Carlyle/Riverstone entities. DRA noted that it is still awaiting data responses from the Joint Applicants to confirm this, as well as clarify other inquiries. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates - Moldavsky | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
9/28/07 |
A07-01-036 - California-American Water Company, for authorization in its Coronado District to decrease revenues for water service by (-$73,100) or (-0.46%) in 2008, and to increase revenues by $266,200 or 1.67% in 2009, and to increase revenues by $260,900 or 1.61% in 2010. |
A07-01-037 - California-American Water Company, for authorization in its Larkfield District to increase revenues for water service by $1,272,000 or 61.91% in 2008, by $134,300 or 3.94% in 2009, and by $129,900 or 3.67% in 2010 under the Current Rate Design or decrease revenues by (-$742,200) or (-36.12%) in 2008 and to increase revenues by $50,000 or 3.72% in 2009, and by $63,500 or 4.55% in 2010 under the Proposed Rate Design. | |
A07-01-038 - California-American Water Company, for authorization in its Sacramento District to increase revenues for water service by $8,966,900 or 33.89% in 2008, by $1,905,700 or 5.36% in 2009, and by $1,860,700 or 4.97% in 2010 under the Current Rate Design or by $10,981,000 or 41.50% in 2008, by $1,925,900 or 5.11% in 2009 and by $1,845,600 or 4.66% in 2010 under the Proposed Rate Design. | |
A07-01-039 - California-American Water Company, for authorization in its Village District to increase revenues for water service by $1,537,300 or 7.43% in 2008, by $243,400 or 1.08% in 2009, and by $232,900 or 1.02% in 2010. |
Summary: On September 25, 2007 Natalie Wales, Counsel for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Laura Krannawitter, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn in San Francisco. Also present was Marcelo Poirier, Counsel for DRA. Poirier discussed how the conservation rate design for the districts in the above captioned proceeding could be based on the previously entered settlement for Phase 2 of the Los Angeles district General Rate Case. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates - Poirier | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
Summary: On September 25, 2007 Danilo Sanchez, Water Branch Manager for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Lester Wong, advisor to Pre. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present were Diana Brooks and Marcelo Poirier, Counsels for DRA. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. DRA discussed California American Water's rate consolidation proposal for the Sacramento and Larkfield districts and expressed concerns with the rate consolidation proposal. DRA also discussed how the rate consolidation proposal undermined the Commission's water conservation efforts, broke the link between rates and cost of service, failed to satisfy a majority of the DRA Guidelines, and set a bad precedent concerning water district consolidation. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates - Poirier | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
Summary: On September 25, 2007 Danilo Sanchez, Water Branch Manager for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Timothy Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Simon in San Francisco. Also present were Diana Brooks and Marcelo Poirier, Counsels for DRA. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. DRA discussed California American Water's rate consolidation proposal for the Sacramento and Larkfield districts. DRA also discussed how the rate consolidation proposal undermined the Commission's water conservation efforts, broke the link between rates and cost of service, failed to satisfy a majority of the DRA Guidelines, and set a bad precedent concerning water district consolidation. | |
Filer: Division of Ratepayer Advocates - Poirier | |
Contact: Sue Muniz |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
