13. Identify Final Decision: D.18-01-024 & D.18-05-040 Verified 14. Date of issuance of Final Order or Decision: January 17, 2018 & June 6, 2018 Verified 15. File date of compensation request: June 13, 2018 Confirmed 16. Was the request for compensation timely? Yes PART II: SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION: Did the Intervenor substantially contribute to the final decision (see § 1802(j), § 1803(a), 1803.1(a) and D.98-04-059). (For each contribution, support with specific reference to the record.) Intervenor’s Claimed Contribution(s) Specific References to Intervenor’s Claimed Contribution(s) CPUC Discussion
EDF was one of several joint parties advocating for increased rebates in DACs in order to derive maximum benefit in those communities that need it most. EDF was an active member of a coalition of parties responsible for critical modifications to utility proposals. DACs.” (D.18-05-040 at 68.) “One of the most important deliverables of these proposals is to see delivery of air quality and other benefits to disadvantaged communities, often hardest hit by emissions from the transportation sector.” (D.18-05-040 at 70, citing EDF Opening Brief at 6.) 6.1.3. Common Program Modifications Based on Joint Testimony and Stipulations “As summarized in the NRDC et al. Opening Brief, consistent with recommendations made by NRDC, CUE, Plug In America, The Greenlining Institute, Sierra Club, EDF, the East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (represented by Earthjustice), UCS, Siemens, Tesla, CalSTART, and Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA), PG&E and SCE will: Extend reporting requirements for an additional five years, which will ensure the Commission and stakeholders benefit from data associated with stations installed toward the end of the program; Make specific commitments to deployments in DACs (PG&E will reserve 15 percent of its capital budget for installations benefiting DACs, with a stretch goal of 25 percent, while SCE will reserve 40 percent of its budget for investments in DACs and in charging infrastructure to support electric transit buses, with a provision in place to release unused funds if there is insufficient demand at the halfway mark of the program); Conduct proactive outreach to Verified Verified
c. If so, provide name of other parties: NRDC, The Greenlining Institute, Sierra Club Confirmed d. Intervenor’s claim of non-duplication: EDF’s advocacy was not duplicative of other parties’ efforts. EDF produced and delivered stand-alone documents and comments during the proceeding, which focused on strong support of the projects that, as a whole, aid in strategic electrification of transportation across light, medium, and heavy-duty sectors. Noted PART III: REASONABLENESS OF REQUESTED COMPENSATION: General Claim of Reasonableness (§ 1801 and § 1806): a. Intervenor’s claim of cost reasonableness: EDF’s costs were reasonable for investigation of the application. The office carefully considered its advocacy during the course of the docket and attempted to use cost-effective methods over the course of the proceeding. CPUC Discussion Noted b. Reasonableness of hours claimed: EDF worked diligently throughout the process to only spend a reasonable and prudent amount of time. Noted c. Allocation of hours by issue: All of EDF’s work involved analysis of and recommendations to strengthen utility priority review and standard review projects. In particular, EDF focused on the need for load management, including by considering a more dynamic rate, the need for benefits to inure in disadvantaged communities, the benefits of a utility ownership model, and the need for robust marketing, education, and outreach. Noted Specific Claim:* Claimed CPUC Award ATTORNEY, EXPERT, AND ADVOCATE FEES Item Year Hours Rate $ Basis for Rate* Total $ Hours Rate $ Total $ Jennifer Weberski 2017 57.75 $405 D. 15-11-037, D. 16-10-014 $23,388.75 57.75 $405.00 $23,388.75 Larissa Koehler 2017 169.5 $225 D. 17-03-010, Res. ALJ-329 $38,137.50 167.50 [A] $225.00 $37,687.50 Larissa Koehler 2018 24 $225 D. 17-03-010, Res. ALJ-329 $5,400 24.00 $225.00 $5,400.00 Subtotal: $ 66,926.25 Subtotal: $66,476.25 INTERVENOR COMPENSATION CLAIM PREPARATION ** Item Year Hours Rate $ Basis for Total $ Hours Rate Total $