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 a mechanism to identify and procure near- and medium-term renewable integration and reliability resources is prioritized, followed by renewables to meet the 2030 needs identified in the Preferred System Plan adopted in D.19-04-040. Comments were due no later than July 15, 2019. On 7/25/19, the ALJ granted Cal-CCA’s request for extension of time to file reply comments to 8/12/19.

On 9/12/19, the ALJ issued a proposed decision requiring electric system reliability procurement for 2021-2023. The decision recommends that the Water Board extend the OTC compliance deadlines for up to 3 years beyond the current deadlines. The decision also requires incremental procurement beyond the baseline resources assumed for the year 2022.