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Regulatory Update: Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Energy Resource Recovery Account and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a regulatory update regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) application for the adoption of electric revenue requirements and rates associated with its 2024 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges (GNBC) forecast and greenhouse gas (GHG) forecast revenue return and reconciliation.

Key parties involved in the proceeding include PG&E, the California Community Choice Association (CALCCA), the San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), the Public Advocates Office, the Alliance for Retail Energy Markets, and several other organizations and individuals.

The CPUC has received numerous comments and presentations from these parties, which are summarized in the service list provided. Notable comments and presentations include those from the California Community Choice Association, the San Diego Community Power, the Clean Energy Alliance, the Public Advocates Office, and the Alliance for Retail Energy Markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CPUC has received a total of 22 filings in this proceeding, including 12 proposed decisions and 10 briefs and letters.
  • The proposed decisions address various aspects of PG&E's application, including the ERR and GNBC forecasts, the GHG forecast, and the revenue return and reconciliation.
  • The California Community Choice Association (CALCCA) has submitted comments emphasizing the importance of community choice energy (CCE) in achieving California's climate and energy goals.
  • The San Diego Community Power (SDCP) has presented its own decision on the PG&E application, focusing on the ERR and GNBC forecasts.
  • The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) has submitted comments highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to energy policy and emphasizing the importance of GHG reduction targets.
  • The Public Advocates Office has proposed a decision that incorporates the fostered developments of energy projects and agreements between PG&E and its stakeholders to create a fair and equitable decision.
  • The Alliance for Retail Energy Markets has submitted comments arguing for the removal of certain regulatory barriers to the implementation of retail choice energy programs.

Statistics:

  • Total filings: 22
  • Proposed decisions: 12
  • Briefs and letters: 10
  • Comments from California Community Choice Association: 1
  • Presentations from San Diego Community Power: 1
  • Comments from Clean Energy Alliance: 1
  • Proposed decisions on ERR and GNBC forecasts: 8
  • Proposed decisions on GHG forecast: 4
  • Proposed decisions on revenue return and reconciliation: 2

Sources:

  • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Application No. 23-05-012
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Application for Adoption of Electric Revenue Requirements and Rates Associated with its 2024 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges (GNBC) Forecast and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Forecast Revenue Return and Reconciliation
  • California Community Choice Association (CALCCA) Comments on Proposed Decision
  • San Diego Community Power (SDCP) Presentation on PG&E Application
  • Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Comments on Proposed Decision
  • Public Advocates Office Proposed Decision
  • Alliance for Retail Energy Markets Comments on PGUC Decision

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