5. Discussion

The Interim Settlement Agreement constitutes progress toward resolving issues raised in this complaint case. By allowing interim interconnection of complainant at an output of 15.9 kW, and potentially up to the full capacity of his system, and agreeing on a timeline for completion of studies of the safety issues, the parties have established a road map for further negotiations that may lead to resolution of most of the issues.

Provided all safety issues are satisfactorily resolved, we believe that the Interim Settlement Agreement sets forth a temporary deviation from PG&E's net-metering tariff that is in the public interest and should be approved.

The scope of this proceeding is set forth in the complaint and answer. We confirm Administrative Law Judge Walker as the presiding officer, and we find that no hearing is necessary prior to the issuance of this Interim Opinion.