4. Conclusion

We need not evaluate other elements of Sustainable Conservation's Amended Claim since it fails to establish compliance with the fundamental statutory requirement of significant financial hardship in the absence of compensation. Nonetheless, while we deny its Claim, we note that Sustainable Conservation's perspective and participation have been quite useful to the Commission.

In this proceeding alone, D.07-07-027 discusses several specific matters addressed by Sustainable Conservation, and adopts several of Sustainable Conservation's recommendations (e.g., tariff expansion to other facilities; excess sales option; full market price). Sustainable Conservation's participation has been significant and valuable. We welcome and encourage Sustainable Conservation's continued participation.

Our decision here does not mean that Sustainable Conservation cannot become eligible for intervenor compensation in the future. We conclude only that Sustainable Conservation has not at this time carried its burden to establish eligibility. As we do with any customer, we invite Sustainable Conservation to consult with the Commission's Public Advisor should it decide to seek eligibility for intervenor compensation in the future.