Item 8
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Staff Report – Item 8
To: Board of Directors
From: Keyes & Fox, Regulatory Consultant
Subject: Regulatory Monitoring Report – Keyes & Fox
Date: May 9, 2024
______________________________________________________________________________ Please find attached Keyes & Fox’s April 2024 Regulatory Memorandum dated May 1, 2024 an informational summary of the key California regulatory and compliance-related updates from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Attachment: Keyes & Fox Regulatory Memorandum dated May 1, 2024.
1 Valley Clean Energy Alliance
Regulatory Monitoring Report
To: Valley Clean Energy Alliance (VCE) Board of Directors From:
Sheridan Pauker, Partner, Keyes & Fox LLP
Tim Lindl, Partner, Keyes & Fox LLP
Jason Hoyle, Principal Analyst, EQ Research, LLC
Subject: Monthly Regulatory Update
Date: May 1, 2024
Keyes & Fox LLP and EQ Research LLC are pleased to provide VCE’s Board of Directors with this informational memo describing key California regulatory and compliance-related updates from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) over the past month.
IRP Rulemaking
Background: This proceeding governs the biennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, including load serving entity (LSE) procurement requirements, the establishment of a variety of state- and LSE-level load and procurement forecasts, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, and ongoing reliability obligations.
Recent Developments: On April 18, the ALJ issued an Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling and an e-mail Correction/Clarification in the IRP proceeding. The next IRP filing is due November 1, 2025. Among other issues, the scope includes consideration of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) serving as a central procurement entity (CPE) for certain long lead-time (LLT) resources pursuant to AB 1373 (Stats. 2023, Ch. 367), development of the Reliable and Clean Power Procurement Program, and the need for any additional LLT resource procurement. On April 26, the ALJ issued a Ruling requesting feedback from parties on options for the initial use of the DWR as CPE for LLT resources.
Analysis: Extending the IRP filing by one year, from November 1, 2024 to November 1, 2025, allows the Commission to improve consideration of accelerated growth in electricity demand from electrification efforts, better evaluate the need for LSE procurement of LLT and other resources, and more closely align the IRP proceeding with other efforts including the resource adequacy and RPS proceedings.
Next Steps: VCE’s next IRP filing is due November 1, 2025. Comments on the April 18 ALJ Ruling are due May 24 and reply comments are due June 5.
Additional Information: ALJ Ruling (Apr. 26, 2024); Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling (Correction/Clarification) (Apr. 18, 2024); D.24-02-047 (Feb. 20, 2024); D.23-12-014 (Dec. 19, 2023); Joint Expedited Petition for Modification (Aug. 9, 2023); Petition for Modification (May 30, 2023); D.23-02-040 on Procurement (Feb. 28, 2023); ALJ Ruling & Reliable and Clean Power Procurement Program: Staff Options Paper (Sep. 8, 2022); Docket No. R.20-05-003.
Provider of Last Resort Rulemaking
Background: A Provider of Last Resort (POLR) is the utility or other entity that has the obligation to serve all customers (PG&E currently serves in this role for VCE's service area). Phase 1 of this proceeding will address POLR service requirements, cost recovery, and options to maintain GHG emission reductions in the event of an unplanned customer migration to the POLR. Phase 2 will build on Phase 1 to set the requirements and application process for non-IOU entities to serve as the POLR. Phase 3 will address specific issues not resolved in Phase 1 or 2.
Recent Developments: On April 22, in Phase 1 of this proceeding, the CPUC issued D.24-04-009 on Provider of Last Resort (POLR) policies, Financial Security Requirement (FSR) updates, a new financial monitoring process, and modifications to rules regarding CCA and ESP registration and deregistration. Some revisions to the Proposed Decision clarified dates and deadlines related to IOU calculations of FSR amounts and the timing of CCA posting the new FSR amounts, require CCAs to provide an audited financial statement only once per year (in January or July, whichever comes earlier relative to the availability of the audited financial statements), and instructed CCAs to follow the regular Commission process for securing confidential treatment if Tier 2 monitoring thresholds are met. The Decision adopts CalCCA’s proposed registration requirements for newly forming CCAs and directs further development of the requirements, such as a more detail explanation of the type of annual assumptions that may be included in a pro forma financial statement, to be included in a joint CCA Tier 2 advice letter.
Analysis: The Decision will significantly increase VCE’s FSR amount from the current level of $147,000 to about $270,000, at least until PG&E’s billing system automation upgrades are completed (potentially as soon as the end of
2 2025). The minimum FSR amount will likely increase because negative incremental procurement costs will no longer be netted against administrative costs.
Next Steps: The joint CCA advice letter on CCA registration requirements is due July 17. The first revised FSR posting under this Decision is due March 1, and subsequent FSR amount postings are due July 1 and January 1 of each year.
Additional Information: D.24-04-009 / Appendix (Apr. 22, 2024); Amended Scoping Ruling and Memo (Jun. 19, 2023); OIR (Mar. 25, 2021); Docket No. R.21-03-011.
Demand Flexibility
Background: This rulemaking was opened to update the CPUC’s rate design principles and guidance for advancing demand flexibility, and the proceeding may also modify, consolidate, or eliminate existing dynamic rate pilots. Phase 1- Track A will establish an income-graduated fixed charge (IGFC) for residential rates for all investor-owned electric utilities in accordance with Assembly Bill 205 (Stats. 2022, ch. 61). Phase 1-Track B first adopted rate design and demand flexibility principles and then expanded VCE’s AgFIT Pilot throughout PG&E distribution territory.
Recent Developments: In Track B, VCE submitted a Substitute Sheet to Advice Letter 17-E to expand and modify its AgFIT Pilot as required by D.24-01-032, and PG&E submitted supplemental AL 7222-E-A on the implementation of PG&E’s expansion of the AgFIT pilot throughout its territory. Public Advocates’ Office protested VCE’s Advice Letter, and VCE filed a reply. In Track A, the Proposed Decision will set the income-graduated fixed charge (IGFC) for customers of the large IOUs at $6/month for CARE-enrolled customers, $12/month for FERA-enrolled customers, and $24.15/month for all other customers. Comments on the Proposed Decision were filed on April 16 and reply comments were filed on April
22. In its comments, CalCCA supported the establishment of an implementation working group to allow CCAs to provide feedback on implementation as lessons are learned and recommended the Commission amend the Proposed Decision to direct the IOUs to include IGFC income tier data in existing customer reports provided to CCAs to enhance customer service.
Analysis: The Proposed Decision’s IGFCs are significantly lower than many party proposals recommended, and they are expected to reduce volumetric rates for non-CARE/FERA IOU customers of PG&E by an average of $0.047/kWh, SCE by $0.046/kWh, and SDG&E by $0.068/kWh. The Proposed Decision reasons that higher fixed charges and lower volumetric rates supports beneficial electrification and decarbonization policies.
Next Steps: In Track A, a ratesetting deliberative meeting on the Proposed Decision is scheduled for May 3, and a decision on IGFCs can be no earlier than May 9.
Additional Information: VCE Substitute Sheet AL 17-E (Apr. 18, 2024); PG&E AL 7222-E-A (Apr. 17, 2024); Proposed Decision (Mar. 27, 2024); PG&E AL 7223-E (Mar. 25, 2024); PG&E AL 7222-E (Mar. 25, 2024); D.24-01-032 (Jan. 26, 2024); D.23-04-040 on electric rate design principles (May 3, 2023); D.23-04-008 (Apr. 14, 2023); Phase 1 Scoping Memo and Ruling (Nov. 2, 2022); OIR (Jul. 22, 2022); Docket No. R.22-07-005.
PG&E Asset Transfer
Background: This proceeding addresses PG&E’s Application to transfer its non-nuclear generating assets to a new subsidiary, Pacific Generation, and sell up to 49.9% of its equity interest to third-party investors.
Recent Developments: No developments in the past month. The Proposed Decision (issued March 15) that would deny, in its entirety, PG&E’s Application to transfer its non-nuclear generation assets to Pacific Generation was held over until the May 9 Commission meeting. The Proposed Decision concluded that PG&E’s “novel and unprecedented” proposal could increase administrative costs and possibly rates by $3 million per year or more and that there was no information indicating whether the enterprise’s post-transaction cost of debt would be reduced below the current cost of debt by an amount sufficient to offset the increase in administrative costs.
Analysis: CalCCA recommended that the Commission deny this Application in its entirety. The Proposed Decision adopted this recommendation and drew heavily from CalCCA’s arguments in briefing to justify its rejection of the Application.
Next Steps: The Proposed Decision may be heard as soon as the May 9 Commission meeting.
Additional Information: Proposed Decision (Mar. 15, 2024); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Jan. 20, 2023); Docket No.
A.22-09-018.
Diablo Canyon Cost Recovery
Background: This proceeding will establish rates effective January 1, 2025 to recover the forecast costs associated with extended operations of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) during the September 2023-December 2025 time period.
Customers across the state – including CCA customers - will pay for the costs of extended operations at DCPP, and will be allocated the resource adequacy (RA) and greenhouse gas (GHG)-free benefits associated with those operations.
PG&E proposes, in its application, certain changes to the allocation of RA and GHG-free benefits to load serving entities (LSEs). It also proposes specific uses for the volumetric performance fee revenue it will collect from customers in 2025.
Recent Developments: PG&E filed its Application on March 29, 2024, and its Amended Application on April 8, 2024.
3 Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: Protests or responses are due on May 8.
Additional Information: Amended Application (Apr. 8, 2024); Application (Mar. 29, 2024); Docket No. A.24-03-018.
RPS Rulemaking
Background: This proceeding addresses ongoing Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements, including legislative mandates, and other matters related to the purchase of renewable energy. This proceeding will be the forum for review of VCE’s next RPS Procurement Plan and RPS Compliance reports.
Recent Developments: The prehearing conference was held April 4, and the transcript was posted on April 11.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: The annual Assigned Commissioner’s Ruling setting out the guidance for Retail Sellers’ 2024 RPS Procurement Plan is expected in May 2024.
Additional Information: Prehearing Conference Transcript (Apr. 11, 2024); ALJ Ruling (Mar. 7, 2024); OIR (Feb. 1, 2024); Docket No. R.24-01-017.
RA Rulemaking (2025-2026)
Background: This proceeding considers resource adequacy (RA) requirements for LSEs and will address the 2025 and 2026 RA compliance years, local RA procurement obligations for the 2025-2028 compliance years, and further development of the 24-hour Slice-of-Day (SOD) framework. Track 1 is focused on priority issues including RA capacity requirements, SOD framework implementation, and RA compliance and penalties. Track 2 is focused on Central Procurement Entity framework issues, including potential structural modifications, and Track 3 is focused on remaining RA capacity issues.
Recent Developments: On April 4, the CAISO submitted its Draft 2025 Local Capacity Technical Report.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: A proposed decision on Track 1 is expected in May and a final decision in June. The Test Year 2024 SOD Month Ahead showings are due to Energy Division on June 1 and September 1. Track 2 proposals on the CPE framework and coordination with the IRP proceeding are due May 13. The Final 2025 Local Capacity Technical Report from the CAISO is due May 8 and the Final 2025 Flexible Capacity Technical Report is also expected in early May.
Additional Information: CAISO Draft 2025 Local Capacity Technical Report (Apr. 4, 2024); ALJ Ruling (Mar. 18, 2024); CalCCA Revised Proposal (Feb. 23, 2024); Staff Report (Appendices) on SOD (Jan. 22, 2024); (Scoping Memo and Ruling (Dec. 18, 2023); Cal CCA Opening Comments on OIR (Nov. 8, 2023); OIR (Oct. 16, 2023); Docket No. R.23-10- 011.
Microgrids
Background: This proceeding was opened to implement the requirements of SB 1339 (Stern, 2018), requiring the commercialization of microgrids for distribution customers of the large IOUs. The initial three tracks have concluded, and Track 4 and Track 5 address the establishment of a Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP), potential contributions that microgrids can make to mitigating capacity shortages in the near-term, the development of a multi-property microgrid framework, and examination of the value of resiliency from microgrids.
Recent Developments: On April 19, the Commission issued an Order denying SCE and PG&E’s Joint Application for Rehearing. Comments on the March 27 ALJ Ruling regarding stakeholder multi-property microgrid tariff proposals’ alignment with the Commission’s nine environmental and social justice (ESJ) action plan goals were filed on April 19.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: Comments on responses to ESJ questions are due May 3 and reply comments are due May 17.
Additional Information: Order denying Joint Application for Rehearing (Apr. 19, 2024); ALJ Ruling (Mar. 27, 2024); Microgrid Resources Coalition proposal, Green Power Institute proposal, Clean Coalition proposal (Dec. 15, 2023); PG&E MIP Handbook (Oct. 12, 2023); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Jul. 18, 2023); D.23-04-034 on Microgrid Incentive Program Implementation (Apr. 14, 2023); Docket No. R.19-09-009.
PG&E 2023 Phase 1 GRC
Background: Phase 1 General Rate Case (GRC) proceedings set PG&E’s revenue requirement, including functionalizing costs into categories such as electric distribution or generation, and impact the costs recovered through rates from customers (e.g., bundled, unbundled, or both) for a set period (in this case, 2023-2026).
Recent Developments: Reply briefs on Phase II issues (pertaining to energization project costs) were filed on April 5.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: A proposed decision is expected late in the second quarter of 2024.
4 Additional Information: Case Management Statement (Feb. 26, 2024); Third Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling (Dec. 22, 2023); D.23-11-069 / Appendices (Nov. 17, 2023); Second Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling (Oct. 10, 2023); Illustrative rates (Sep. 27, 2023); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Sep. 5, 2023); PG&E’s Amended Application (Mar. 10, 2022); PG&E Application (Jun. 30, 2021); Docket No. A.21-06-021.
PG&E 2024 ERRA Forecast
Background: The annual Energy Resource and Recovery Account (ERRA) forecast proceedings establish the amount of the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) and other nonbypassable charges (NBCs) for the following year, as well as fuel and purchased power costs associated with serving bundled customers that utilities may recover in rates. The April 2 Scoping Memo and Ruling consolidated all three major IOUs’ ERRA forecast proceedings for the sole purpose of addressing issues related to the definition of and accounting for “fixed generation costs” in a Track 2.
Recent Developments: CalCCA, San Diego Community Power, and Clean Energy Alliance, on April 26, filed a joint motion for clarification regarding IOU and intervenor testimony timing in the procedural schedule set forth in the April 2 Ruling, and PG&E, and the IOUs filed a request for an extension of the schedule in the April 2 Ruling on April 25.
Analysis: PG&E’s identified preliminary Track 2 scoping issues are centered on “allocation methodologies for Common Costs and clarification on accounting for outage costs arising from Replacement RA requirements”, which could impact the allocation of PCIA-eligible portfolio costs between bundled and unbundled (i.e. CCA) customers. However, the April Scoping Memo clarified that PG&E’s identified issues will not be in scope in the consolidated Track 2 of this proceeding.
Next Steps: Unless the pending motions are granted, Intervenor testimony is due May 8, opening briefs are due June 25, and reply briefs are due July 10. A proposed decision is expected in September.
Additional Information: Joint CCA Motion (Apr. 26, 2024); IOU Motion (Apr. 25, 2024); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Apr. 2, 2024); Joint Prehearing Conference Statement (Mar. 26, 2024); PG&E AL 7180-E (Feb. 15, 2024); D.23-12-022 (Dec. 19, 2023); ALJ Ruling (Dec. 18, 2023); ALJ Ruling (Nov. 20, 2023); Market Price Benchmarks (Oct. 2, 2023); Scoping Ruling and Memo (Sep. 15, 2023); ERRA Trigger Application (Jul. 28, 2023); CalCCA Protest (Jun. 16, 2023); PG&E 2024 ERRA Forecast Application (May 15, 2023); Docket No. A.23-05-012.
PG&E 2021 ERRA Compliance
Background: The annual ERRA Compliance proceeding reviews the utility’s compliance with CPUC-approved standards for generation-procurement and cost recovery activity occurring in the prior year, such as energy resource contract administration, least-cost dispatch, fuel procurement, and balancing account entries.
Recent Developments: No recent developments in the past month.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: A proposed decision is expected in early 2024.
Additional Information: ALJ Ruling (Nov. 9, 2023); ALJ Ruling (Sep. 27, 2023); ALJ Ruling on schedule (Jan. 6, 2023); Assigned Commissioner’s Scoping Memo and Ruling (Aug. 9, 2022); PG&E 2021 ERRA Compliance Application (Feb. 28, 2022); Docket No. A.22-02-015.
PG&E 2022 ERRA Compliance
Background: The annual ERRA Compliance proceeding reviews the utility’s compliance with CPUC-approved standards for generation-procurement and cost recovery activity occurring in the prior year, such as energy resource contract administration, least-cost dispatch, fuel procurement, and balancing account entries.
Recent Developments: On April 16, an ALJ Ruling extended the deadline for briefings.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: The extended briefing deadlines are May 20 for Opening Briefs and June 19 for Reply Briefs. CalCCA’s Motion for Commission Review remains pending.
Additional Information: ALJ Ruling (Apr. 16, 2024); PG&E and CalAdvocates Joint Motion for Settlement (Mar. 7, 2024); CalCCA Motion (Mar. 1, 2024); ALJ Ruling (Feb. 15, 2024); ALJ Ruling (Sep. 25, 2023); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Jun. 2, 2023); PG&E 2022 ERRA Compliance Application and Notice of Availability (Feb. 28, 2023); Docket No. A.23-02-018.
PG&E 2023 ERRA Compliance
Background: The annual ERRA Compliance proceeding reviews the utility’s compliance with CPUC-approved standards for generation-procurement and cost recovery activity occurring in the prior year, such as energy resource contract administration, least-cost dispatch, fuel procurement, and balancing account entries.
Recent Developments: Protests to the Application were filed on April 5. CalCCA’s Protest questioned PG&E’s resource adequacy activity and use of banked renewable energy credits to meet minimum RPS requirements. PG&E filed the Joint Prehearing Conference Statement on April 15 identifying the agreed-upon issues and proposing a schedule.
Analysis: N/A
5 Next Steps: A scoping memo and procedural schedule are expected.
Additional Information: Joint Prehearing Conference Statement (Apr. 15, 2024); CalCCA’s Protest (Apr. 5, 2024); PG&E 2023 ERRA Compliance Application (Feb. 28, 2024); Docket No. A.24-02-012.
EV Rates & Infrastructure
Background: This rulemaking is the successor to R.18-12-006 and will focus on issues related to 1) timely energization of electric vehicle (EV) charging, 2) transportation electrification grid planning to support charging infrastructure deployment, 3) deployment of behind-the-meter (BTM) charging infrastructure to support state goals, 4) vehicle-grid integration (VGI), and 5) ongoing transportation electrification policy development and collaboration.
Recent Developments: On April 12, the Assigned Commissioner issued a Scoping Memo and Ruling identifying zero-emission freight infrastructure as the initial focus of this proceeding due to the significant load growth expected from medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging, although additional vehicle classes and types may be added over time. As part of this effort, the Commission will evaluate prioritization criteria for charging corridors and coordinate its efforts with broader distribution planning efforts in other proceedings and those undertaken at other agencies. Additionally, the Transportation Electrification Rebate Program authorized in D.22-11-040 will be paused for reassessment in this proceeding rather than the planned Mid-Cycle Assessment, and TE Rebate Program rebates to customers may not begin in 2025. Resolution E-5314 was issued on April 19 and approved PG&E’s nearly $18.8 million funding request in AL 6883- E (also AL 6883-E-A and AL 6883-E-B) for three-year a technical assistance advisory services program, Transportation Electrification Advisory Services (TEAS), to support medium-and heavy-duty (MDHD) vehicle customers.
Analysis: By targeting freight transportation, early coordinated planning will address charging-related distribution system upgrade needs primarily along prioritized highway corridors. PG&E’s technical advisory services will support planning and increased adoption of MDHD electric vehicles in the state and provide additional information for further evaluation of electric vehicle charging in this transportation sector.
Next Steps: The proceeding will have multiple tracks and phases with individual scopes and schedules that will be established in future rulings. Assigned Commissioner CPUC President Alice Reynolds expects that this proceeding will last for 3 years.
Additional Information: Resolution E-5314 (Apr. 19, 2024); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Apr. 12, 2024); Draft Resolution E-5314 (Mar. 8, 2024); ALJ Ruling (Dec. 27, 2023); OIR (Dec. 20, 2023); Docket No. R.23-12-008.
Demand Response Programs (2023-2027)
Background: This proceeding addresses the IOUs’ Demand Response (DR) Portfolio Applications required under D.17- 12-003 for the years 2023-2027.
Recent Developments: On April 12, the Assigned Commissioner issued a Ruling directing the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) to release the Phase 4 DR Potential Study report and associated data listed in Section 2 of the Attachment, such as load-shape data, as well as the modeling code used in the study. On April 18, the Commission issued D.24-04-006, ending the Demand Response Auction Mechanism (DRAM) pilot programs of PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E and closed the proceeding.
Analysis: The Assigned Commissioner’s Ruling found that LBNL’s report complied with the Commission’s energy usage data confidentiality rules. The Decision terminates the DRAM pilots because they were not found to be successful, “particularly in the areas of performance and reliability.” Next Steps: The proceeding was closed by D.24-04-006.
Additional Information: D.24-04-006 on DRAM (Apr. 24, 2024); Assigned Commissioner Ruling (Apr. 12, 2024); D.23- 12-005 (Dec. 20, 2023); ALJ Ruling (Aug. 24, 2023); D.23-01-006 (Jan. 13, 2023); Scoping Memo and Ruling (Dec. 19, 2022); D.22-12-009 (Dec. 6, 2022); Ruling consolidating Applications (May 25, 2022); PG&E Application (May 2, 2022); Docket No. A.22-05-002.
Building Decarbonization
Background: This proceeding explores reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with energy use in buildings. D.20-03-027 established the Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development and the Technology and Equipment for Clean Heating program. D.21-11-002 adopted guiding principles for layering building decarbonization incentives, adopted incentives to help wildfire victims rebuild all-electric, and directed the IOUs to study bill impacts from electrification. The current Phase 3B will consider building decarbonization efforts regarding the reasonableness of modifying or ending electric line extension allowances, refunds, and discounts for “mixed-fuel” new construction (i.e., building projects that use gas and/or propane in addition to electricity).
Recent Developments: No recent developments in the past month.
Analysis: N/A
Next Steps: Phase 3B concluded with issuance of D.23-12-037, and an updated scoping memo and procedural schedule is expected.
6 Additional Information: TECH Clean California Annual Report (Mar. 13, 2024); D.23-12-037 (Dec. 21, 2023); Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling (Jul. 26, 2023); D.23-02-005 (Feb. 3, 2023); D.21-11-002 (Appendices A-E) Decision on Building Decarbonization Phase II (Nov. 9, 2021); D.20-03-027 Establishing Building Decarbonization Pilot Programs (Apr. 6, 2020); OIR (Feb. 8, 2019); Docket No. R.19-01-011.
Other Dockets
The following table identifies other tracked dockets that are closed or inactive.
Docket Name Status
R.18-07-003 RPS Rulemaking
On April 8, the Energy Division Staff provided formal approval of VCE’s 2023 RPS Procurement Plan in a Notice of Approval. On April 17, the CPUC issued a Proposed Decision, scheduled to be heard at the May 30 Commission meeting, that would close R.18-07-003.
R.21-10-002 RA Rulemaking
(2023-2024)
The proceeding was closed by D.23-12-038, and closed again by issuance of D.24-03-004 (issued March 12, 2024) denying the California Large Energy Consumers Association’s Petition for Rehearing.
A.21-03-008 PG&E 2020 ERRA
Compliance The proceeding was closed by D.23-12-019 in December 2023.
R.18-12-006 Transportation
Electrification
The proceeding was closed by the December 2023 OIR establishing R.23-12- 008, but it was re-opened to address a Petition for Modification (PFM) of D.22- 11-040. A Proposed Decision, issued April 26, would deny the PFM at the Commission’s May 30 meeting.
R.21-10-001 Utility Safety Culture
Assessments
The proceeding has been inactive since July 2023 and is awaiting issuance of a proposed decision.
R.23-03-007 Wildfire Fund NBC
2024-2026
The next 90-day Notice for the 2025 Wildfire NBC is expected in September 2024.
R.17-06-026 PCIA Rulemaking
The proceeding was closed by D.23-06-006, but SCE’s Petition for Modification of D.23-06-006, filed on September 12, 2023, that requests clarification on certain points regarding the valuation of previously banked RECs, remains outstanding.
I.15-08-019
Investigation into
PG&E Organization,
Culture, and
Governance
This proceeding was opened as part of an investigation into whether PG&E’s organizational culture and governance prioritize safety, and currently serves to monitor the progress of PG&E in improving its safety culture. On May 19, 2023 the CPUC issued D.23-05-009 adopting the Safety Policy Division’s Modified Staff Report and closing the proceeding.
A.20-06-011 PG&E
Regionalization Plan
D.22-06-028 closed the proceeding. PG&E will continue to convene quarterly “town hall” meetings in each region and conduct broader meetings with the Regionalization Stakeholder Group. PG&E’s Q1 2024 Quarterly Report A.20-10-011
Commercial EV
Real-Time Pricing
Pilot
Opt-in enrollment for the real-time pricing export compensation pilot was extended and now expected to begin by February 28, 2025. A status update is due by August 28, 2024. D.23-07-003 closed the proceeding.