10. Conclusion

Because SDG&E will not continue to meet the WECC/NERC reliability criteria during the relevant planning horizon, SDG&E's request for a CPCN should continue to be processed. Energy Division should continue its preparation of the DEIR/DEIS for the Valley-Rainbow Project. Once the DEIR/DEIS is completed, the assigned ALJ should establish a procedural schedule to consider the alternatives to the proposed project and the requirements under §1001 et seq. for granting a CPCN.