VII. Award

We award TURN $36,385.45 for its substantial contributions to D.04-12-050. This calculation is based on the hourly rates and related business expenses described above and we find these rates and expenses reasonable. The appendix includes a summary of today's award.

This proceeding is a gas rate structure case specific to PG&E, and therefore it is responsible for award payment. Consistent with previous Commission decisions, we will order that, after May 8, 2005 (the 75^th day after TURN filed its compensation request), interest be paid on TURN's award amount at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper, as reported in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15. Interest will continue on this award until full payment is made.

We remind TURN that, like all intervenors, Commission staff may audit TURN's records related to this award and that intervenors must make and retain adequate accounting and all other documentation to support all claims for intervenor compensation.