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Proposed Decision on Triennial Cost Allocation Proceeding

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The Public Utilities Commission of California has issued a proposed decision in a triennial cost allocation proceeding, which involves the revision of natural gas rates and implementation of storage proposals by Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company. The proposed decision aims to allocate costs fairly among all parties involved, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The decision is part of the Commission's efforts to ensure that the costs of natural gas storage are reflected in the rates charged to customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed decision addresses the revision of natural gas rates and the implementation of storage proposals by Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
  • The decision aims to allocate costs fairly among all parties involved, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
  • The Commission has considered the testimony and evidence presented by various parties, including the applicant utilities, shippers, and other stakeholders.
  • The proposed decision will be published in the Official Reports of the Commission, along with the decision and order of the Commission.
  • The decision will take effect on a future date to be determined by the Commission.

Statistics:

  • The proposed decision involves a total of 71 parties, including 17 applicant utilities, 31 shippers, 16 intervener parties, and 7 miscellaneous parties.
  • The Commission received a total of 532 exhibits and 2,351 pages of testimony from the parties involved.
  • The proposed decision contains 172 specific findings and recommendations, which are based on the testimony and evidence presented by the parties.
  • The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the natural gas rates charged to customers in California.

Sources:

  • Proposed Decision, ALJ/KHY/smt, California Public Utilities Commission, June 11, 2021.
  • A.18-07-024, California Public Utilities Commission, June 11, 2021.

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