9. Assignment of Proceeding
Dian M. Grueneich is the assigned Commissioner and ALJ David M. Gamson is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding.
Findings of Fact
1. NRDC has satisfied all the procedural requirements necessary to claim compensation in this proceeding. NRDC made a substantial contribution to D.07-09-043, D.07-10-032 and D.08-01-042 as described herein.
2. NRDC made a substantial contribution to PRGs and PAGs as described herein.
3. NRDC requested hourly rates for its representatives that were approved in the Commission's prior decisions and/or are reasonable when compared to the market rates for persons with similar training and experience.
4. NRDC requested related expenses that, as adjusted herein, are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.
5. The total of the reasonable compensation is $32,919.47.
6. The appendix to this decision summarizes today's award.
Conclusions of Law
1. NRDC has fulfilled the requirements of §§ 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation, and is entitled to intervenor compensation for its claimed expenses, as adjusted herein, incurred in making substantial contributions to D.08-07-047, PRGs and PAGs.
2. NRDC should be awarded $32,919.47 for its contribution to D.08-07-047, PPRs and PAGs.
3. This order should be effective today so that NRDC may be compensated without further delay.
ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. Natural Resources Defense Council is awarded $32,919.47 as compensation for its substantial contributions to Decision 08-07-047, Peer Review Groups, and Program Advisory Groups.
2. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision Southern California Edison Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Company shall pay Natural Resources Defense Council the award granted herein in shares proportional to their 2007 revenues. 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 on December 14, 2008, the 75th day after the filing date of Natural Resources Defense Council's request for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made.
This order is effective today.
Dated May 7, 2009, at San Francisco, California.
MICHAEL R. PEEVEY
President
DIAN M. GRUENEICH
JOHN A. BOHN
RACHELLE B. CHONG
TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON
Commissioners
APPENDIX
Compensation Decision Summary Information
Compensation Decision: |
D0905018 |
Modifies Decision? No. |
Contribution Decision(s): |
D0807047, PRGs, PAGs | |
Proceeding(s): |
R0604010 | |
Author: |
ALJ David Gamson | |
Payer(s): |
Southern California Edison Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Intervenor Information
Intervenor |
Claim Date |
Amount Requested |
Amount Awarded |
Multiplier? |
Reason Change/Disallowance |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
9/30/08 |
$40,540.72 |
$32,919.47 |
No |
Excessive hours, unproductive efforts |
Advocate Information
First Name |
Last Name |
Type |
Intervenor |
Hourly Fee Requested |
Year Hourly Fee Requested |
Hourly Fee Adopted |
Audrey |
Chang |
Expert |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$150 |
2007 |
$150 |
Audrey |
Chang |
Expert |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$155 |
2008 |
$155 |
Lara |
Ettenson |
Expert |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$120 |
2007 |
$120 |
Lara |
Ettenson |
Expert |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$125 |
2008 |
$125 |
Kristin |
Grenfell |
Attorney |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$145 |
2007 |
$145 |
Kristin |
Grenfell |
Attorney |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$150 |
2008 |
$150 |
Peter |
Miller |
Consultant |
Natural Resources Defense Council |
$100 |
2008 |
$100 |
(END OF APPENDIX)
