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:
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.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
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.
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.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
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.
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:
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.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
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.
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.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
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.
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:
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.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
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.
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.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
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.
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:
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.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
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.
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.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
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.
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:
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.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
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.
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.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
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.
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:
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.
The treatment of credits from net metering and community solar is debated, with a focus on retail rate design under state jurisdiction.
The document highlights the importance of targeting low-income households and recommends utilizing various funding sources for renewable energy projects.
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.
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.
Recommendations include utilizing state and federal funding sources like AB 102 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for renewable energy projects.
Emphasizes the importance of automatic enrollment and flat monetary credits on bills for existing program participants.
Discusses the challenges with PURPA prices in attracting developers to community solar projects and suggests using additional funds to incentivize participation.
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.
Last Week's New Proposed Decision +1
Proposed Decision
Commission Decision Overview
The Commission’s decision revises the affordability framework for essential utility services, effective immediately, and closes Rulemaking 18-07-006.
Utilities Affected
Investor-owned energy and Class A water utilities, including Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison, are now required to provide updated affordability metrics.
Updated Affordability Metrics
These metrics must be included only in...
General Rate Case Phase 1 applications where proposed revenue increases exceed one percent of authorized revenues. The required metrics include:
For water utilities, similar requirements apply by ratemaking area.
Reporting and Accessibility
The annual Affordability Report will be posted on the Commission’s website to improve accessibility. Cost and Rate Trackers will continue to be released publicly, while Quarterly Revenue Reports are discontinued.
Broadband Service Level
The essential broadband service level is increased to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, aligning with federal standards. The Commission will also prepare a report on affordability in the communications sector.
Confidential Data Treatment
The order grants confidential treatment for certain data from San Diego Gas & Electric but denies it for Southern California Edison.
Public Engagement and Recommendations
The decision summarizes public hearings, party comments, and progress on affordability proposals, and recommends further steps to address affordability challenges for California ratepayers.
Last Week's New Comments +3
Overview
Recent reply comments in CPUC proceeding R22-11-013 address the Proposed Decision (PD) on the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) process and related budget updates. This update summarizes a sampling of parties' positions on key topics, including process alignment, transparency, stakeholder engagement, cost-effectiveness testing, and budget considerations.
Alignment of ACC with Planning Processes
Last Week's New Proposed Decision +1
Proposed Decision
Decision Overview
The decision, effective immediately, adopts modified Draft 2025 Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Procurement Plans from a variety of retail sellers. This includes major Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) such as PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E, as well as Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities (SMJUs), Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), and Electric Service Providers (ESPs).
Finalization and Modifications
These plans are...
considered final unless corrections are required. There is a 30-day deadline for submitting clean and redlined versions if modifications are needed.
Procurement Approvals
The order approves long-term RPS resource procurement for IOUs and authorizes short-term transactions. However, requests for streamlined approval processes are denied, necessitating continued oversight through Tier 3 Advice Letters for long-term transactions and Tier 1 for short-term transactions.
Procurement and Compliance Strategies
PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E are permitted to procure and renegotiate RPS contracts, manage renewable energy credits (RECs), and pursue compliance strategies, including retiring RECs for Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits.
Plans from Other Entities
Confidentiality and Rulings
Motions for confidentiality and to file updated plans under seal are granted, and all previous rulings are affirmed.
Flexibility and Future Compliance
The decision emphasizes flexibility in procurement to meet RPS requirements and adapt to market changes. Findings indicate that most retail sellers are on track to meet the 65% long-term contract procurement requirement, though some may need additional resources to comply with future obligations. The proceeding remains open for further review and oversight.
Last Week's New Ruling +1
Ruling Overview
This ruling addresses the response timeline for the Utility Consumers’ Action Network (UCAN) regarding their request from November 12, 2025. It also corrects a typographical error in the November 3, 2025 Assigned Commissioner’s Ruling (ACR).
Response Deadlines
