6. The funding necessary to support the Utilities activation of the HAN function consistent with CPUC policies detailed above has been authorized in prior CPUC decisions directing the Utilities to deploy AMI. The CPUC’s decision D.07-04-043 approving SDG&E’s AMI deployment noted: “1. The total project cost is increased…to include the additional cost of adding Home Area Network (HAN)…” The CPUC’s decision D.08-09-039 approving SCE’s AMI deployment stated (p.45): “The settlement agreement …[provides] for adoption of a cost-effective AMI system [“including interface with a Home Area Network (HAN)”] that can reasonably be expected to support state energy policy objectives such as … load control, and providing near-term energy usage information to customers [enabled by HAN]…” The CPUC’s decision D.09-03-026 approving PG&E’s AMI/Smart Meter Upgrade Program stated (p.12): “This is an appropriate time to authorize deployment of HAN gateway devices for PG&E. We have already authorized such [HAN] deployment for both SDG&E and SCE, and to do for PG&E would ensure statewide consistency …Also, as part of this decision, we authorize funds for PG&E to continue to work with the other utilities in California and throughout the United States to establish standards for HAN technology and applications.” 7. The current state of the HAN industry and standards appears suitable to begin a controlled rollout of HAN capabilities in California. Since the approval of various CPUC decisions authorizing deployment of smart meters with the HAN interface, the Utilities have made substantial progress in the implementation of the overall AMI infrastructure. To date, the combined deployment of about 10 million electric smart meters is over 90% complete; and the Utilities are expected to achieve full deployment by the end of
6. The funding necessary to support the Utilities activation of the HAN function consistent with CPUC policies detailed above has been authorized in prior CPUC decisions directing the Utilities to deploy AMI. The CPUC’s decision D.07-04-043 approving SDG&E’s AMI deployment noted: “1. The total project cost is increased…to include the additional cost of adding Home Area Network (HAN)…” The CPUC’s decision D.08-09-039 approving SCE’s AMI deployment stated (p.45): “The settlement agreement …[provides] for adoption of a cost-effective AMI system [“including interface with a Home Area Network (HAN)”] that can reasonably be expected to support state energy policy objectives such as … load control, and providing near-term energy usage information to customers [enabled by HAN]…” The CPUC’s decision D.09-03-026 approving PG&E’s AMI/Smart Meter Upgrade Program stated (p.12): “This is an appropriate time to authorize deployment of HAN gateway devices for PG&E. We have already authorized such [HAN] deployment for both SDG&E and SCE, and to do for PG&E would ensure statewide consistency …Also, as part of this decision, we authorize funds for PG&E to continue to work with the other utilities in California and throughout the United States to establish standards for HAN technology and applications.” 7. The current state of the HAN industry and standards appears suitable to begin a controlled rollout of HAN capabilities in California. Since the approval of various CPUC decisions authorizing deployment of smart meters with the HAN interface, the Utilities have made substantial progress in the implementation of the overall AMI infrastructure. To date, the combined deployment of about 10 million electric smart meters is over 90% complete; and the Utilities are expected to achieve full deployment by the end of
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