IV. Going Forward

In addition to the issues expressly deferred to Phase 2, parties will be given an opportunity to identify additional issues they wish to address in Phase 2. A separate scoping memo will be issued for Phase 2. It is not clear whether the Commission and the parties currently have adequate information and expertise to thoroughly review the utilities' climate zones. The Commission may find it necessary to retain a consultant with expertise in this area to study the utilities' climate zones and any suggestions for changes to those climate zones. Accordingly, the Commission delegates to the assigned Commissioner the authority to retain for this proceeding, on behalf of the Commission, a consultant or consultants for the purpose of reviewing the utilities' climate zones, reviewing any proposals relating to climate zones, and if necessary, suggesting changes to the climate zones.