Procedural History In 2002, the Commission instituted Rulemaking (R.) 02-10-001 to implement Assembly Bill 1002 (2000). In that proceeding, the Commission addressed various issues related to the design and implementation of a surcharge to fund gas public purpose programs, resulting in D.04-08-010. D.04-08-010 establishes certain criteria for gas research and development (R&D) projects to be approved under this program. The Decision defines public interest gas R&D (Gas R&D) activities as those which “are directed towards developing science or technology, 1) the benefits of which accrue to California citizens and 2) are not adequately addressed by competitive or regulated entities.” D.04-08-010 establishes the following criteria for Gas R&D projects: 1) Focus on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, conservation and environmental issues, 2) Support State energy policy, Offer a reasonable probability of providing benefits to the general public, and Consider opportunities for collaboration and cofunding opportunities with other entities. D.04-08-010 also designates the CEC as administrator of the R&D program. The CEC administers various public interest research programs and is publicly accountable, being subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act and the Public Records Act. CEC selects funding areas, which the Commission then reviews and approves. D.04-08-010 reserves ultimate oversight for the Commission. The Commission is responsible for adopting the R&D program, and for setting the surcharge to fund the R&D program. The Decision clarifies that the Commission has final responsibility to “approve and resolve administration, funding, project approval,
Procedural History In 2002, the Commission instituted Rulemaking (R.) 02-10-001 to implement Assembly Bill 1002 (2000). In that proceeding, the Commission addressed various issues related to the design and implementation of a surcharge to fund gas public purpose programs, resulting in D.04-08-010. D.04-08-010 establishes certain criteria for gas research and development (R&D) projects to be approved under this program. The Decision defines public interest gas R&D (Gas R&D) activities as those which “are directed towards developing science or technology, 1) the benefits of which accrue to California citizens and 2) are not adequately addressed by competitive or regulated entities.” D.04-08-010 establishes the following criteria for Gas R&D projects: 1) Focus on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, conservation and environmental issues, 2) Support State energy policy, Offer a reasonable probability of providing benefits to the general public, and Consider opportunities for collaboration and cofunding opportunities with other entities. D.04-08-010 also designates the CEC as administrator of the R&D program. The CEC administers various public interest research programs and is publicly accountable, being subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act and the Public Records Act. CEC selects funding areas, which the Commission then reviews and approves. D.04-08-010 reserves ultimate oversight for the Commission. The Commission is responsible for adopting the R&D program, and for setting the surcharge to fund the R&D program. The Decision clarifies that the Commission has final responsibility to “approve and resolve administration, funding, project approval,
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