2. Other Proceedings Addressing Demand Response Efforts

Over the course of approximately three years, we have made significant progress in advancing the agenda the initial rulemaking laid out on the program, pricing, and infrastructure fronts. The three utilities have filed applications for authorization of 2006-2008 demand response programs which are being handled in Application (A.) 05-06-006 et al. The Commission is considering adoption of critical peak pricing tariffs as a default for customers with demand exceeding 200 kW (A.05-01-016 et al.). PG&E has requested authority to begin deployment of an advanced metering infrastructure in 2006 (A.05-06-028) and SDG&E seeks similar authority (A.05-03-015). SCE has proposed to develop an Advanced Integrated Meter to improve the cost-effectiveness of an advanced metering infrastructure for its ratepayers (A.05-03-026).