The Wells Fargo Daily Transmission: AQN/MO, ES, NJ, FL, DTE/CMS, AQN, EIX, POR, US Power, GA/SO/DCs, NWE/MT

Research evidence excerpt

The Wells Fargo Daily Transmission: AQN/MO, ES, NJ, FL, DTE/CMS, AQN, EIX, POR, US Power, GA/SO/DCs, NWE/MT

arguments from Tahoe Spark and SBUA that a formal

proceeding should be opened before solicitation can begin, finding that the request

is consistent with Liberty’s existing IRP framework and that delaying the RFP could

increase the risk of having no replacement supply under contract when the NV Energy

agreement expires.

• The CPUC modified Liberty’s proposal by reducing the minimum contract term from

five years to 1.5 years, allowing shorter-duration offers to compete alongside longer-

term proposals and addressing concerns that customers could otherwise be locked

into potentially expensive long-term contracts.

• Liberty is authorized to solicit both bundled and unbundled energy products and

services, must consult with CPUC Energy Division and Cal Advocates during the

procurement process, and must later file a Tier 3 Advice Letter containing final

contract pricing and costs for Commission approval before any procurement

arrangement can take effect.

• See HERE

Wells Fargo Takeaway - Incrementally positive. The decision removes a key procedural

overhang and allows CalPeco to begin replacing the NV Energy supply arrangement.

EIX – Judge Allows SCE Vegetation-Management Claims Against L.A. County to

Proceed

• A Los Angeles Superior Court judge partially overruled Los Angeles County’s demurrer,

allowing Southern California Edison to continue pursuing claims that the county’s

alleged failure to manage vegetation in Eaton Canyon contributed to the severity of

the Eaton Fire.

• The court, however, dismissed claims tied to emergency response and evacuation

decisions, finding those allegations are generally protected by California governmental

immunity statutes.