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A22-05-022
+21
New comments

Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U39E) for Review of the Disadvantaged Communities – Green Tariff, Community Solar Green Tariff and Green Tariff Shared Renewables Programs.

OIR
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed

Renewable Energy Programs Update

The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:

Overview of Renewable Energy Programs

  • The NVBT and community solar projects are at the forefront, with discussions on their potential to expand renewable energy access.
  • Criticisms target the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) for not fully recognizing the benefits of NVBT and potentially undermining renewable energy efforts.

Comments on Proposed Decision

  • The Coalition for Community Solar Access expresses concerns about the proposed decision not aligning with Assembly Bill 2316 and the potential cost shifts to nonparticipating customers.
  • Solar Landscape Origination LLC criticizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company's green tariff programs, suggesting modifications to better serve low-income households and increase the capacity of the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff Program (DAC-GT).

FERC Orders and Cases

Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.

Treatment of Credits

The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.

Solar for All Program and National Community Solar Partnership

The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.

Potential Modifications to the NVBT

Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.

Recommendations for the NVBT Program

The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.

Use of Funding Sources

Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.

Targeting Low-Income Households

Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.

Challenges with PURPA Prices

Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.

Stakeholder Comments

  • Valta Energy and The Clean Coalition support the NVBT for its potential to democratize access to solar energy and promote equitable distribution of economic benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the commercial viability of the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) and the adequacy of compensation under PURPA’s framework.

Concusion

The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.

AB-2083
+21
New comments

Bill to cut California's industrial emissions, shift to zero-emission tech, and prioritize disadvantaged communities by 2045

OIR
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed

Renewable Energy Programs Update

The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:

Overview of Renewable Energy Programs

  • The NVBT and community solar projects are at the forefront, with discussions on their potential to expand renewable energy access.
  • Criticisms target the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) for not fully recognizing the benefits of NVBT and potentially undermining renewable energy efforts.

Comments on Proposed Decision

  • The Coalition for Community Solar Access expresses concerns about the proposed decision not aligning with Assembly Bill 2316 and the potential cost shifts to nonparticipating customers.
  • Solar Landscape Origination LLC criticizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company's green tariff programs, suggesting modifications to better serve low-income households and increase the capacity of the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff Program (DAC-GT).

FERC Orders and Cases

Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.

Treatment of Credits

The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.

Solar for All Program and National Community Solar Partnership

The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.

Potential Modifications to the NVBT

Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.

Recommendations for the NVBT Program

The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.

Use of Funding Sources

Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.

Targeting Low-Income Households

Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.

Challenges with PURPA Prices

Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.

Stakeholder Comments

  • Valta Energy and The Clean Coalition support the NVBT for its potential to democratize access to solar energy and promote equitable distribution of economic benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the commercial viability of the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) and the adequacy of compensation under PURPA’s framework.

Concusion

The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.

AB-3246
+21
New comments

Streamline approval process for upgrading transmission facilities by allowing advanced reconductoring projects without construction permits, reducing costs and improving efficiency

OIR
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed

Renewable Energy Programs Update

The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:

Overview of Renewable Energy Programs

  • The NVBT and community solar projects are at the forefront, with discussions on their potential to expand renewable energy access.
  • Criticisms target the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) for not fully recognizing the benefits of NVBT and potentially undermining renewable energy efforts.

Comments on Proposed Decision

  • The Coalition for Community Solar Access expresses concerns about the proposed decision not aligning with Assembly Bill 2316 and the potential cost shifts to nonparticipating customers.
  • Solar Landscape Origination LLC criticizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company's green tariff programs, suggesting modifications to better serve low-income households and increase the capacity of the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff Program (DAC-GT).

FERC Orders and Cases

Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.

Treatment of Credits

The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.

Solar for All Program and National Community Solar Partnership

The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.

Potential Modifications to the NVBT

Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.

Recommendations for the NVBT Program

The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.

Use of Funding Sources

Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.

Targeting Low-Income Households

Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.

Challenges with PURPA Prices

Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.

Stakeholder Comments

  • Valta Energy and The Clean Coalition support the NVBT for its potential to democratize access to solar energy and promote equitable distribution of economic benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the commercial viability of the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) and the adequacy of compensation under PURPA’s framework.

Concusion

The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.

A22-05-022
+21
New comments

Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U39E) for Review of the Disadvantaged Communities – Green Tariff, Community Solar Green Tariff and Green Tariff Shared Renewables Programs.

OIR
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed

Renewable Energy Programs Update

The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:

Overview of Renewable Energy Programs

  • The NVBT and community solar projects are at the forefront, with discussions on their potential to expand renewable energy access.
  • Criticisms target the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) for not fully recognizing the benefits of NVBT and potentially undermining renewable energy efforts.

Comments on Proposed Decision

  • The Coalition for Community Solar Access expresses concerns about the proposed decision not aligning with Assembly Bill 2316 and the potential cost shifts to nonparticipating customers.
  • Solar Landscape Origination LLC criticizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company's green tariff programs, suggesting modifications to better serve low-income households and increase the capacity of the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff Program (DAC-GT).

FERC Orders and Cases

Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.

Treatment of Credits

The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.

Solar for All Program and National Community Solar Partnership

The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.

Potential Modifications to the NVBT

Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.

Recommendations for the NVBT Program

The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.

Use of Funding Sources

Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.

Targeting Low-Income Households

Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.

Challenges with PURPA Prices

Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.

Stakeholder Comments

  • Valta Energy and The Clean Coalition support the NVBT for its potential to democratize access to solar energy and promote equitable distribution of economic benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the commercial viability of the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) and the adequacy of compensation under PURPA’s framework.

Concusion

The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.

AB-2083
+21
New comments

Bill to cut California's industrial emissions, shift to zero-emission tech, and prioritize disadvantaged communities by 2045

OIR
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed

Renewable Energy Programs Update

The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:

Overview of Renewable Energy Programs

  • The NVBT and community solar projects are at the forefront, with discussions on their potential to expand renewable energy access.
  • Criticisms target the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) for not fully recognizing the benefits of NVBT and potentially undermining renewable energy efforts.

Comments on Proposed Decision

  • The Coalition for Community Solar Access expresses concerns about the proposed decision not aligning with Assembly Bill 2316 and the potential cost shifts to nonparticipating customers.
  • Solar Landscape Origination LLC criticizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company's green tariff programs, suggesting modifications to better serve low-income households and increase the capacity of the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff Program (DAC-GT).

FERC Orders and Cases

Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.

Treatment of Credits

The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.

Solar for All Program and National Community Solar Partnership

The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.

Potential Modifications to the NVBT

Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.

Recommendations for the NVBT Program

The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.

Use of Funding Sources

Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.

Targeting Low-Income Households

Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.

Challenges with PURPA Prices

Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.

Stakeholder Comments

  • Valta Energy and The Clean Coalition support the NVBT for its potential to democratize access to solar energy and promote equitable distribution of economic benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the commercial viability of the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) and the adequacy of compensation under PURPA’s framework.

Concusion

The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.

AB-3246
+21
New comments

Streamline approval process for upgrading transmission facilities by allowing advanced reconductoring projects without construction permits, reducing costs and improving efficiency

OIR
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed

Renewable Energy Programs Update

The recent documents related to A22-05-022 provide a comprehensive update on the state of renewable energy programs in California, focusing on the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and community solar projects. Here's a breakdown of the key points and positions from various stakeholders:

Overview of Renewable Energy Programs

  • The NVBT and community solar projects are at the forefront, with discussions on their potential to expand renewable energy access.
  • Criticisms target the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) for not fully recognizing the benefits of NVBT and potentially undermining renewable energy efforts.

Comments on Proposed Decision

  • The Coalition for Community Solar Access expresses concerns about the proposed decision not aligning with Assembly Bill 2316 and the potential cost shifts to nonparticipating customers.
  • Solar Landscape Origination LLC criticizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company's green tariff programs, suggesting modifications to better serve low-income households and increase the capacity of the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff Program (DAC-GT).

FERC Orders and Cases

Discussions include FERC orders related to electric storage and distributed energy resources, emphasizing that community solar facilities and utilities do not engage in wholesale sales.

Treatment of Credits

The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.

Solar for All Program and National Community Solar Partnership

The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.

Potential Modifications to the NVBT

Suggestions include implementing a net surplus compensation framework and applying it to all surplus energy at the end of the NVBT facility’s Relevant Period.

Recommendations for the NVBT Program

The NVBT program is praised for its flexibility and contribution to peak load reductions, with a call for the Commission to confirm NVBT resources as load modifiers.

Use of Funding Sources

Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.

Targeting Low-Income Households

Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.

Challenges with PURPA Prices

Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.

Stakeholder Comments

  • Valta Energy and The Clean Coalition support the NVBT for its potential to democratize access to solar energy and promote equitable distribution of economic benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the commercial viability of the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) and the adequacy of compensation under PURPA’s framework.

Concusion

The documents collectively underscore the potential savings and advantages of deploying NVBT for renewable energy programs in California. Stakeholders urge the Commission to modify or reject the Proposed Decision based on these findings, highlighting the need for a program that benefits all ratepayers, promotes energy efficiency, and ensures participation from low-income households.

R23-10-011
+
1 Ruling

Order Instituting Rulemaking to Oversee the Resource Adequacy Program, Consider Program Reforms and Refinements, and Establish Forward Resource Adequacy Procurement Obligations.

OIR
OIR
Scoping Memo
Scoping Memo
Proposed Decisions
Proposed Decisions
Final Decisions
Final Decisions
Closed
Closed

Last Week's New Ruling +1

California Public Utilities Commission Ruling SummaryDate of Ruling

On May 12, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a ruling.

Parties Involved

  • California Public Utilities Commission
  • Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates)
  • California's investor-owned utilities (IOUs):
    • Southern California Edison
    • Pacific Gas and Electric
    • San Diego Gas & Electric

Motions Submitted

  • First Motion
    • Date Filed: January...
      • 17, 2025
      • Purpose: Sought to seal proposals containing confidential information from California's IOUs, citing various legal protections.
    • Second Motion
      • Date Submitted: March 17, 2025
      • Purpose: Requested sealing of reply comments that referenced market-sensitive pricing information.
    OutcomeBoth motions were granted. The sealed materials will remain confidential for three years, with public disclosure only permitted by further Commission order or an Administrative Law Judge's ruling.
  • R20-05-003
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    1 Ruling

    Order Instituting Rulemaking to Continue Electric Integrated Resource Planning and Related Procurement Processes.

    OIR
    OIR
    Scoping Memo
    Scoping Memo
    Proposed Decisions
    Proposed Decisions
    Final Decisions
    Final Decisions
    Closed
    Closed

    Last Week's New Ruling +1

    Extension of Comment Period

    The California Public Utilities Commission has granted an extension for comments on the April 29, 2025, Ruling regarding the Reliable and Clean Power Procurement Program (RCPPP) Staff Proposal.

    New Deadlines

    • Comments are now due by July 15, 2025.
    • Reply comments are due by August 5, 2025.

    Encouragement for Collaboration

    Parties are encouraged to use this additional time for collaboration on comments or joint proposals.

    Future Workshops

    T...

    he Energy Division is also considering a second workshop and will provide updates to the service list.

    Filing Information

    This ruling will be formally filed by the Docket Office.

    R20-05-012
    +
    9 Comments

    Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Rules for the Self-Generation Incentive Program and Related Issues.

    OIR
    OIR
    Scoping Memo
    Scoping Memo
    Proposed Decisions
    Proposed Decisions
    Final Decisions
    Final Decisions
    Closed
    Closed

    Last Week's New Comments +9

    The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is reviewing the close-out process for the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) as the programs approach their sunset. This update summarizes a sampling of positions from utilities, trade groups, and other stakeholders based on comments filed on May 12, 2025, in response to the Administrative Law Judge’s April 28, 2025 ruling.

    SGIP Application and Waitlist Deadlines

    • C...
    • alifornia Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA)
      supports accepting all SGIP applications submitted by December 31, 2025, and keeping waitlists open until that date to maximize fund allocation.
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recommends accepting applications until December 31, 2025, with funds allocated upon formal submission, and canceling any waitlisted applications not submitted by this date.
    • Southern California Edison Company (SCE) proposes a firm sunset date of December 31, 2025, for new applications and waitlists, with only projects having complete Reservation Request Forms by that date remaining eligible.
    • Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) recommends closing SGIP to new applications and waitlists on December 30, 2025, to maximize ratepayer access and comply with statutory requirements.
    • Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) urges that applications remain open until December 31, 2025, and that funds be considered "encumbered" upon submission of the Reservation Request Form, opposing stricter definitions that could complicate the process.
    Handling of Unallocated SGIP Funds
    • PG&E proposes returning unallocated SGIP funds to ratepayers through a Public Purpose Program revenue adjustment, with annual reporting by Program Administrators to facilitate this process.
    • San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) recommends that IOUs submit an Advice Letter to refund unallocated funds to ratepayers, with refunds proportioned according to how funds were collected (93% electric, 7% gas), and suggests a single final accounting for simplicity.
    • SCE proposes returning unallocated funds to customers via direct bill credits, with options for annual or two-stage repayments.
    • SoCalGas supports returning unallocated funds, including accrued interest, to ratepayers through the Annual Regulatory Account Balance Update after January 1, 2026.
    Use and Allocation of Accrued Interest and Administrative Budgets
    • CALSSA recommends directing 100% of the interest accrued on GGRF funds to project incentives to enhance program impact.
    • PG&E suggests using accumulated interest to supplement administrative budgets, noting that the current cap may be insufficient, and recommends that each Program Administrator set their own application submission deadlines to ensure adequate administrative funding.
    • SDG&E proposes allocating a portion of GGRF interest to cover administrative costs, suggesting an annual allocation of $100,000, and recommends a 90/10 split between incentives and CSE.
    • CSE expresses concern about potential depletion of administrative funds for the GGRF portion of SGIP and calls for Commission guidance on managing these funds beyond the proposed sunset date, supporting the use of accumulated interest for administrative support.
    • SoCalGas emphasizes maintaining access to interest for administrative expenses during the sunset period and supports flexibility in using unallocated funds for administrative needs.
    • SCE supports flexible allocation of GGRF interest and the use of the current Tier 2 Advice Letter process for administrative budget transfers.
    Project Extensions and Delays
    • CALSSA advocates for additional project extensions for those affected by external factors, such as equipment procurement delays, and seeks assurance that COVID-related extension provisions remain unchanged.
    • Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA) highlights the importance of allowing a "stay" on project cancellations when delays are beyond the control of the Host Customer, particularly for disadvantaged and tribal communities.
    SGIP Equity and Equity Resilience Budgets
    • SCTCA emphasizes the critical role of the SGIP Equity and Equity Resilience Budgets in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, and cautions against canceling projects solely due to installation delays, as this would undermine program objectives.
    Consolidation and Pooling of Funds
    • CALSSA urges the Commission to consolidate remaining ratepayer-funded SGIP funds into a single pool within each service area to prevent administrative barriers from hindering project funding, and proposes pooling unallocated GGRF funds statewide for equitable access.
    • SCE recommends that funds remain within their respective territories to ensure local benefits.
    • SoCalGas supports allowing unallocated funds from one Program Administrator territory to fund waitlisted projects in another territory for greater flexibility.
    GGRF SGIP Timeline and Alignment with Other Programs
    • CALSSA suggests aligning the GGRF SGIP closeout with the SOMAH program in 2032 to streamline outreach and maximize use of GGRF funds.
    • PG&E recommends that each Program Administrator set their own GGRF application submission deadlines, no later than June 30, 2026, to ensure adequate administrative funding.
    • SoCalGas proposes extending the GGRF SGIP application window to June 30, 2026, and recommends a uniform closing date for all applications, with a hard deadline for returning funds by June 30, 2028, and possible extensions if additional interest is available.
    • CSE supports closing GGRF-funded applications on June 30, 2028, if administrative funding issues are resolved, and advocates for aligning the closure process for GGRF-funded SGIP with the ratepayer-funded program.
    • SCE supports consistency in closure procedures across both customer-funded and GGRF components.
    Streamlining and Final Program Administration
    • SCE supports a one-time lump-sum buyout payment for Performance-Based Incentives (PBI) to reduce administrative burdens and expedite program closure, and recommends consolidating final audits to cut costs.
    • SDG&E calls for an audit of outstanding program tasks and a clear deadline for final invoices to ensure responsible handling of funds.
    • SoCalGas supports the adoption of the Final Measurement and Evaluation Plan and the inclusion of a Final Program Summary to capture lessons learned.
    • CSE stresses the need for contingency plans to address potential administrative funding shortfalls to avoid abrupt program termination and negative impacts on future applicants.
    All company and group names have been emphasized with `` tags, and redundant listings have been removed as requested.
  • R20-08-022
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    12 Comments

    Order Instituting Rulemaking to Investigate and Design Clean Energy Financing Options for Electricity and Natural Gas Customers.

    OIR
    OIR
    Scoping Memo
    Scoping Memo
    Proposed Decisions
    Proposed Decisions
    Final Decisions
    Final Decisions
    Closed
    Closed

    Last Week's New Comments +12

    Update on Recent Comments in CPUC Proceeding R20-08-022 (Tariff On-Bill Proposals)

    The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) continues to review and solicit feedback on Tariff On-Bill (TOB) pilot proposals, which aim to facilitate clean energy upgrades through utility bill financing. Recent comments from a range of stakeholders—including utilities, community choice aggregators, advocacy groups, and regional energy networks—reflect a diversity of...

    perspectives on pilot design, customer eligibility, cost recovery, and alignment with state policy goals. The following is a sampling of parties' positions on key topics addressed in the latest round of comments.

    Status and Design of TOB Pilots

    • Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCE) supports the approval of at least one investor-owned utility (IOU) TOB pilot, especially for gas-to-electric fuel-switching, and continues to seek cost recovery for its own pilot expenses.
    • San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) requests that the CPUC not move forward with its pilot at this time, in line with the Joint Tariff On-Bill Proposal Assessment, and supports learning from other pilots before proceeding further.
    • Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) supports the Dunsky Report’s recommendation to approve its TOB pilot, with some openness to modifications but opposition to changes that could delay implementation.
    • Southern California Edison Company (SCE) recommends that the Commission not approve its pilot at this time due to concerns about affordability and scalability, and emphasizes the need for strict consumer protections.
    • Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates) advises against approving any TOB pilots in their current form, but suggests a modified SCE pilot could be considered if it better mitigates risks and expands eligibility.

    Customer Eligibility and Equity

    • Small Business Utility Advocates (SBUA) expresses concern that small businesses are excluded from TOB funding opportunities and urges modifications to include them, citing the need for equitable access and alignment with CPUC goals.
    • Cal Advocates criticizes the current pilots for limited eligibility, particularly the exclusion of renters and multifamily buildings, and argues this undermines equity and decarbonization objectives.
    • SCE notes that excluding income-qualified customers from the initial pilot could increase costs for vulnerable groups and stresses the importance of maintaining bill neutrality for customer protection.
    • SoCalGas raises concerns about including rental properties and CARE customers in the pilot, citing potential cost and disconnection risks.

    Cost Recovery and Ratepayer Impact

    • SVCE seeks authorization for cost recovery related to its field trial and pilot expenses, emphasizing that only participants should bear costs in a full-scale program.
    • SDG&E highlights concerns about the affordability impact of using additional Public Purpose Program (PPP) funds for pilot costs and the need for billing system upgrades.
    • SCE projects that its pilot would require approximately $7 million in ratepayer funding and opposes changes that would undermine consumer protections or increase cost shifting to non-participants.
    • Cal Advocates argues that the current proposals impose high and unreasonable costs on ratepayers and recommends reallocating uncommitted PPP funds to reduce ratepayer impact if any pilot is approved.
    • SoCalGas clarifies that its pilot would use internal and possibly unspent PPP funds, but should not rely solely on PPP underspending.

    Alignment with State Policy Goals

    • SVCE asserts that TOB pilots support California’s equity, affordability, and decarbonization goals, but expresses concern that some recommendations could threaten bill neutrality and customer protections.
    • Cal Advocates contends that the current pilots do not align with California’s decarbonization and equity goals and could worsen the state’s rate affordability crisis.
    • SBUA emphasizes that including small businesses in TOB programs is essential for achieving equity and decarbonization objectives.

    Consumer Protections and Program Safeguards

    • SCE stresses the necessity of strict consumer protections, including bill neutrality, to mitigate financial risks and maintain program integrity, warning that relaxing these could reclassify TOB charges as loans.
    • SVCE highlights the importance of robust customer protections and evaluation metrics such as savings verification, customer acceptance, and equitable adoption.
    • SoCalGas expresses concern about the risk of disconnection for non-payment if certain customer groups are included and supports maintaining the current billing schedule for clarity.

    Implementation and Collaboration

    • SVCE urges PG&E to develop a plan for TOB billing functionality to enable future pilot collaboration and effective program delivery.
    • SCE identifies significant IT and implementation challenges, including the need for further billing system modifications and the exclusion of certain technologies until the model is validated.
    • SDG&E notes the need for billing system upgrades and extended equipment warranties to ensure program viability.

    Pilot Duration and Evaluation

    • SoCalGas advocates for extending the pilot duration to at least three years to adequately assess viability and outcomes.
    • SVCE views pilot programs as essential for assessing feasibility, reducing per-participant costs, and informing broader rollout strategies.
    R22-11-013
    +
    13 Comments

    Order Instituting Rulemaking to Consider Distributed Energy Resource Program Cost-Effectiveness Issues, Data Access and Use, and Equipment Performance Standards.

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    Update on Recent Comments in CPUC Proceeding R22-11-013 (Avoided Cost Calculator)

    Recent filings in CPUC proceeding R22-11-013 reflect a range of perspectives from utilities, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders regarding proposed changes to the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) process, schedule, budget, and guiding principles. The following is a sampling of parties' positions, organized by key topics addressed in the latest round of comments.

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    Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and ACC Process

    • Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) supports aligning the ACC with the IRP to improve accuracy and efficiency.
    • Southern California Edison Company (SCE) supports using direct outputs from the IRP for avoided generation capacity and greenhouse gas prices to simplify and reduce costs.
    • Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) emphasizes the need for the ACC to align with the IRP and for technology neutrality and comprehensive cost accounting.
    • California Large Energy Consumers Association (CLECA) recommends that the ACC be technology-agnostic and aligned with the IRP process.

    ACC Update Schedule and Timeline

    • SoCalGas expresses concern about the compressed timeline for the biennial ACC update, recommending that key dates be solidified to ensure timely delivery and adequate stakeholder involvement.
    • Marin Clean Energy (MCE) emphasizes the importance of coordinating the ACC update schedule with energy efficiency (EE) portfolio planning and recommends aligning EE filing timelines with the ACC schedule or providing guidance when updated ACC values are unavailable.
    • SCE recommends adjusting the schedule to use the 2025-26 Transmission Planning Process if the final Preferred System Plan is not available in time for the 2026 ACC, and proposes splitting the review into separate tracks for generation and transmission/distribution.
    • Vote Solar supports delaying the 2026 ACC update until the final Preferred System Plan is released in February 2026 to allow recalibration of demand-side resource values.
    • SEIA raises concerns about the proposed schedule, particularly the timing of the Staff Proposal’s release and the absence of a workshop and discovery period, and recommends publishing the Staff Proposal earlier and adding a workshop.
    • CAL ADVOCATES/DUTTA/CPUC recommends modifying the ACC update schedule to include time for evidentiary hearings and suggests moving all schedule items up by one month to provide a buffer before the final resolution.
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) advocates for a streamlined ACC update process, focusing on comments rather than testimony, and recommends eliminating the briefing phase from the schedule.
    • CLECA opposes eliminating evidentiary hearings and compressing the schedule, arguing these changes would limit stakeholder input and transparency, and recommends two workshops before the proposal release and extended comment periods.

    Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency

    • SEIA calls for a more inclusive, transparent, and timely ACC update process, including earlier publication of proposals, workshops, and data requests.
    • CLECA advocates for transparency and stakeholder engagement, recommending workshops, written testimony, and extended comment periods.
    • Clean Coalition supports transparency guidelines and greater geographic transparency to assist local governments.

    Equity and Societal Cost Considerations

    • Vote Solar supports the adoption of the Societal Cost Test (SCT) with a high Social Cost of Carbon to capture long-term avoided greenhouse gas emissions.
    • SEIA acknowledges the importance of distributional equity analysis and advocates for integrating it with existing cost-effectiveness tests for a holistic evaluation of distributed energy resources.
    • Clean Coalition emphasizes that equity should be a key factor in the ACC, supporting the use of the SCT and advocating for its application across all DER proceedings.
    • Western Riverside Council of Governments (I-REN) emphasizes the need to include non-energy benefits and address equity in the ACC framework, supporting funding increases contingent on equity and inclusivity improvements.

    Scope of ACC and Resource Inclusion

    • SCE recommends against expanding the ACC to in-front-of-meter (IFOM) distributed energy resources, suggesting a separate track for these issues.
    • SEIA advocates for expanding the ACC to include localized benefits and a thorough assessment against guiding principles.
    • Clean Coalition supports including front-of-meter (FOM) resources in the ACC, noting their value in reducing reliance on transmission infrastructure and enhancing reliability.
    • CLECA advocates for broader resource inclusion in the ACC to accurately reflect avoided costs and cautions against artificial constraints tied to specific technologies.

    Budget and Cost Recovery

    • SoCalGas questions the justification for increasing the ACC budget from $350,000 to $1.2 million without clear deliverables and recommends that budget increases be based on specific model needs, not inflation alone. SoCalGas also requests a revision of the cost recovery mechanism, suggesting annual amortization through a Tier 2 Advice Letter process.
    • SCE agrees with increasing ACC funding to $1.2 million, with some funds allocated to update cost-effectiveness tools for DER and Demand Response portfolios.
    • CAL ADVOCATES/DUTTA/CPUC calls for clarification on the proposed budget increase, seeking a clearer rationale for the specific figure of $1.2 million.
    • PG&E supports increasing funding for ACC modeling work to $1.2 million annually, citing the growing complexity of the model and the need for a buffer to prevent delays.
    • I-REN supports the proposed funding increase to $1.2 million, contingent on future improvements to the ACC that incorporate equity and inclusivity recommendations.
    • CLECA reserves judgment on the proposed budget increase for future comments.

    Process Streamlining and Legal Procedures

    • SCE suggests streamlining the process by limiting the comment period to one round of comments and one round of replies, and eliminating legal briefs in favor of comments.
    • PG&E recommends eliminating the briefing phase from the schedule, arguing it is unnecessary without an evidentiary record.
    AB-1182
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    Mandate Report on California's Electrical Transmission and Distribution Grid Infrastructure Manufacturing Status by July 2026

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
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    Revise and Regulate California Community Renewable Energy Subscription Programs and Establish Capacity, Participation, and Evaluation Requirements

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-1408
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    Enhance Surplus Interconnection Planning and Transparency for Electrical Corporations and Local Utilities in California.

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-1222
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    Extend Judicial Review Periods and Limit Utility Cost Recovery for Legal Challenges to Public Utilities Commission Decisions

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-1104
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    Amend Net Energy Metering Regulations and Public Works Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects and Contractor Violations.

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    • In committee: Hearing postponed by the committee.
    AB-1167
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    Prohibit Utility Ratepayer Funding for Political Activities and Enhance Transparency in Utility Advertising Expenses

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-1156
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    Revise California Williamson Act for Enhanced Solar-Use Easements and Agricultural Land Conservation

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    • In committee: Hearing postponed by the committee.
    AB-864
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    Exempt Non-Hazardous Solar Photovoltaic Modules from Hazardous Waste Regulations for Designated Recycling Purposes

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-942
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    Revise Net Energy Metering Regulations and Tariffs for Eligible Customer-Generators in California's Renewable Energy Market

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    • In committee: Hearing postponed by the committee.
    AB-745
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    Fund Clean Energy, Water Resilience, Wildfire Prevention, and Air Quality Initiatives Through $10 Billion Bond Act of 2024.

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-825
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    Establish Public Transmission Financing Fund for Clean Energy Projects and Enhance California's Infrastructure Resilience and Economic Development

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-705
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    Transfer Internal Audit Functions to Independent Office of Audits and Investigations within Public Utilities Commission

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the suspense file.
    AB-740
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    Require Virtual Power Plant Deployment Plan and Annual Load-Shifting Reports in Energy Policy

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the suspense file.
    AB-388
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    Revise Electrical Corporation Definitions and Tariffs for Qualified Self-Generation Projects Utilizing Renewable Energy Technologies

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the suspense file.
    AB-286
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    Mandate 30% Reduction in Electricity Rates by 2027 Through Public Utilities Commission Recommendations and Actions.

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the suspense file.
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    Allocate Load-Shifting Goals to Retail Suppliers and Enhance Peak Demand Management Through Time-of-Use Rate Differentiation

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    • May 12 hearing: Placed on Appropriations suspense file.
    AB-44
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    Enhance Load Modification Protocols and Resource Adequacy for Electrical Demand Forecasting by the State Energy Commission.

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    • In committee: Set for the first hearing. Referred to the suspense file.
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    Establish Pilot Projects for Streamlined Development of Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Supporting California's Clean Energy Goals

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    • May 12 hearing: Placed on Appropriations Committee suspense file.
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    Establish Senior Counselor and Fund for Equitable Clean Energy Supply Chain and Industrial Policy Development

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    • May 12 hearing: Placed on Appropriations suspense file.
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    Reform Wildfire Safety, Regulate Electrical Corporations, and Enhance Clean Energy Infrastructure in California.

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    • May 12 hearing: Placed on Appropriations Committee suspense file.
    AB-1301
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    Abolish Power Exchange and Implement Conforming Changes for Electricity Supply and Pricing Efficiency.

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    • In the Senate. Read for the first time. To the Committee on Rules for assignment.
    • Date: Not specified, result: Passed, vote counts: Ayes 69, Noes 0, upcoming next action: Ordered to the Senate.
    AB-1017
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    Enhance Transparency and Accountability in Utility Rate Cases by Requiring Detailed Financial Reporting from Electrical and Gas Corporations

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    • May 14, 2023, present, passed (Ayes 15, Noes 0), next action: to Consent Calendar.
    • Read a second time. Ordered to the Consent Calendar.
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    Extend Property Tax Exclusion for Active Solar Energy Systems Indefinitely and Modify Local Agency Reimbursement Requirements

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    • May 14, result: Do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations (Ayes 5, Noes 0).
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    Strengthen State Control Over Residential Building Standards and Emergency Modifications from 2025 to 2031 for Health and Safety

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    • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Committee on Housing.
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    Designate Solar Energy as California's Official State Energy and Establish Related Findings and Declarations.

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    • Read a second time. Ordered to the Consent Calendar.
    • Date: Not specified, result: Passed, vote counts: Ayes 66, Noes 0, upcoming next action: Ordered to the Senate.
    • In the Senate. Read for the first time. To the Committee on Rules for assignment.
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