2. Statutory Obligations/Commission Questions • CFC commented on the functionality of time-varying and dynamic pricing, flat fees, fixed charges, tiers, and default TOU arguing TOU rates should not be mandatory during the initial phases of the transition. • CFC argued against the application of a fixed fee, contending that it would negatively impact conservation measures at best and serve as a cross-subsidy at worse. CFC expressed concern regarding impacts on lower tier customers and the potential for rate shock associated with a quick adoption of a two-tiered rate structure. The Commission agreed that should be avoided. • It was CFC’s position that Inclining Block Rate (IBR) design should be preserved but modified; IBR design should have three tiers and reflect geographic / climate zone differences. The differentials between the tiers should be uniform and substantial; baseline allowances must not unfairly impact energy consumers in individual tiers. The Commission ultimately found that tiered rates could disproportionately affect certain customer groups, including the residential groups CFC argued would be negatively impacted. D.14-06-029 at page 209. Reply Brief of CFC to the Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling of Assigned Commissioner, filed 04.15.2014. Pages 2, 5-6. The Consumer Federation of California’s Opening Comments on Rate Design Proposals Submitted Pursuant to Rulemaking 12-06-013, pages 15-16. Comments of Consumer Federation of California on the May 22, 2015 Alternate Proposed Decision. Page 2. D.15-07-001 at page 72, 86. Reply Brief of CFC to the Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling of Assigned Commissioner, filed 04.15.2014. Pages 3-4. The Consumer Federation of California’s Opening Comments on Rate Design Proposals Submitted Pursuant to Rulemaking 12-06-013, pages 9-13. D. 15-07-001 at pages 103-104, 313. Verified, although CFC’s citation to page 209 of D.14-06-029 is incorrect.
Specific Claim:* Claimed CPUC Award ATTORNEY, EXPERT, AND ADVOCATE FEES Item Year Hours Rate $ Basis for Rate* Total $ Hours Rate $ Total $ Attorney Nicole Johnson 2013 51.90 $290 $15,051.00 51.90 $290 $15,051.00 Attorney Don Hilla 2013 136.75 $400 D1505021 $54,700.00 136.75 $320 $43,760.00 Attorney Don Hilla 2014 65.65 $400 D1505021 $26,260.00 65.65 $400 $26,260.00 Attorney Don Hilla 2015 40.50 $400 D1505021 $16,200.00 40.50 $400 $16,200.00 Subtotal: $112,211.00 Subtotal: $101,271.00 INTERVENOR COMPENSATION CLAIM PREPARATION ** Item Year Hours Rate $ Basis for Rate* Total $ Hours Rate Total $ Don Hilla 2015 2.00 $200 ½ rate in D1505021 $400.00 0 $200.00 $0
Nicole Johnson 2015 10.00 $145 ½ rate in $1,450.00 10 $145 $1,450.00 Subtotal: $1,850.00 Subtotal: $1,450.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $ 118,610.50 TOTAL AWARD: $102,721.00 **We remind all Intervenors that Commission staff may audit their records related to the award and that Intervenors must make and retain adequate accounting and other documentation to support all claims for intervenor compensation. Intervenor’s records should identify specific issues for which it seeks compensation, the actual time spent by each employee or consultant, the applicable hourly rates, fees paid to consultants and any other costs for which compensation was claimed. The records pertaining to an award of compensation shall be retained for at least three years from the date of the final decision making the award. **Travel and Reasonable Claim preparation time typically compensated at ½ of preparer’s normal hourly rate ATTORNEY INFORMATION Attorney Date Admitted to CA BAR Member Number Actions Affecting Eligibility (Yes/No?) If “Yes”, attach explanation Donald P. Hilla June, 1990 146198 No Nicole Johnson June, 2006 242625 No Nicole A. Blake January, 2010 268541 No Intervenor Comments: # Intervenor’s Comment 1 Because Don Hilla left CFC before the Compensation Claim was due, Nicole Johnson prepared the majority of the form. To do this, Ms. Johnson was required to become acquainted with Mr. Hilla’s work, filings, and arguments. For this reason, the hours requested for claim preparation are higher than they would be otherwise.