COM/LYN/epg DRAFT H-14

2/8/2001

Decision DRAFT DECISION OF COMMISSIONER LYNCH (Mailed 2/1/01)

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Proposed Policies Governing Restructuring California's Electric Services Industry and Reforming Regulation.	Rulemaking 94-04-031 (Filed April 20, 1994)
Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's Proposed Policies Governing Restructuring California's Electric Services Industry and Reforming Regulation.	Investigation 94-04-032 (Filed April 20, 1994)

ORDER ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR
BILATERAL POWER PURCHASE CONTRACTS

Summary

This decision adopts guidelines for "bilateral" power purchase contracts entered into by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E). If the utilities follow these guidelines, the Commission will forego reasonableness reviews of the contracts.