This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19-04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and structure. Identifying mechanism to identify and procure near- and medium-term renewable integration and reliability resources is prioritized, followed by renewables to meet the 203 needs identified in the Preferred System Plan adopted in D.19-04-040. Comments bare due no later than July 15, 2019, with reply comments by no later than July 25, 2019.

This proceeding will focus on the following broad policy issues: 1) what data is necessary in order for the CPUC to consider a “cost-effectiveness” framework in this proceeding; 2) how should the CPUC’s annual report requirements and 26 best practices be harmonized with information or action required by other entities such as the PHMSA, DOGGR, ARB and local air quality management districts; 3) pursuant to 975(f) how should rules and procedures including best practices and repair standards developed in this proceeding be incorporated into the applicable general orders; 4) how should ratemaking treatment for LUAF be structured and evaluated? Comments on the workshop materials and staff proposals were filed in February.