ALJ/TIM/jt2 Date of Issuance 1/31/2011

Decision 11-01-037 January 27, 2011

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39G) to Modify Decision 07-06-013.

Application 10-10-006 (Filed October 7, 2010)

DECISION EXTENDING CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S 2007-2008 WINTER HEDGING PLAN

1. Summary 2

2. Background 2

3. PG&E's Application 3

4. Discussion 5

5. Categorization and Need for Hearing 7

6. Comments on the Proposed Decision 7

7. Assignment of the Proceeding 7

Findings of Fact 8

Conclusions of Law 8

ORDER 8

DECISION EXTENDING CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S 2007-2008 WINTER HEDGING PLAN

1. Summary

Today's decision grants Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) request to keep its 2007-2008 Winter Hedging Plan under seal for an additional three years. PG&E may request a future extension of the protective order granted by today's decision by filing an application at least six months prior to the expiration of today's decision.