While the parties presented some suggestions as to how to change the definition, we do not have before us a record that analyzes the ramifications of each alternative. Further, we decline to rework this definition in this order because it might require cost shifting to other customers that violates state code. The record in this proceeding does not provide a basis for finding that cost shifting will not occur. During the next six weeks, the commission said it will hold workshops and obtain evidence to analyze the proposal further and define the types of customers eligible to switch to agricultural rates. We re glad the CPUC is taking another look at this issue, Liebert said.
Food processing is important to our commodity producers.
The commission did not rule out further rate increases and said it may need to make a quick, mid-course correction this summer and modify the rate design within each customer class to provide more pronounced peak period price signals, and possibly collect higher energy charges, if the California Department of Water Resources provides information on its energy purchases that require the action. Permission for use is granted, however, credit must be made to the California Farm Bureau Federation when reprinting this item.