4. Proposed Interim Settlement Agreement

On August 31, 2001, complainant's facility was interconnected with PG&E's system on agreement by complainant that his PV system would be configured to have a maximum output of no more than 10 kW. PG&E has placed complainant on PG&E's existing net-metering tariff that allows generators up to 10 kW.

On September 14, 2001, PG&E and complainant entered into an Interim Settlement Agreement. An exact copy of the settlement as submitted to the presiding officer is attached to this Interim Opinion. The parties have agreed that complainant can increase the output of his PV system to PG&E's distribution grid to 15.9 kW pending PG&E's further study of the system and, depending upon the results of that study, potentially to the full capacity of the system. As part of the settlement agreement, the parties agree to stay litigation of this complaint pending completion of the study. The parties request an interim decision by this Commission approving net-metering service to complainant above 10 kW, provided that PG&E first determines that such service will not cause a hazardous condition for complainant, his neighbors or the PG&E system.