ALJ/EDF/jyc Date of Issuance 6/4/2009

Decision 09-06-010 June 4, 2009

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of Golden State Water Company (U913E) for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service by its Bear Valley Electric Service Division.

Application 08-06-034 (Filed June 27, 2008)

(See Appendix A for a List of Appearances)

DECISION ON MOTION FOR INTERIM RATE RELIEF OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORANDUM ACCOUNT

Summary

The Motion by the Golden State Water Company (GSWC) for an interim rate increase for its Bear Valley Electric Service Division (BVES) general office costs is denied. GSWC is however authorized to track the difference between costs that are currently being collected and the currently authorized general office allocation for BVES in a memorandum account effective June 4, 2009. To the extent needed, the disposition of the memorandum accounts will be addressed in the final decision.