LIOB Meeting 6/5/2008

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CPUC Issues ImpactingLow Income Community Climate Change Activities: Policy &

Planning Division anticipates issuance in July 2008 of a proposed decision to: Provide an emission allowance allocation

methodology based upon the staff analysis of several potential methodologies; and

Determine the methodology for returning the proceeds from the auction of GHG emission allowances for the electricity sector that benefits electricity consumers in California in some manner: (1) investments in energy efficiency and renewable power and (2) affordable rates.

LIOB Meeting 6/5/2008

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CPUC Issues ImpactingLow Income Community California Solar Initiative for

Affordable Housing Issued RFP for statewide program manager

on April 16, 2008.  The role of the Program Manager is to support the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Energy Division in implementing the CSI Single-Family Low-Income Program. Deadline for submission – May 28, 2008.

Solar Incentives for Multi- Family Low-Income Housing Proposed decision anticipated during the third quarter of 2008.

LIOB Meeting 6/5/2008

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CPUC Issues ImpactingLow Income Community Digital Television (DTV) Transition

CPUC collaborated with the FCC to present a workshop on the transition from analog to digital television.

Message: Consumers with an analog TV can do one of the following:

Purchase converter box (discount coupons available. Purchase a digital (NOT High Definition) TV Subscribe to cable or satellite TV.

For more information: www.DTV.gov

LIOB Meeting 6/5/2008

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CPUC Issues ImpactingLow Income Community Low Income Program Comparison

Developed by Division of Ratepayer Advocates Describes CPUC low income programs Comparison of savings; costs to other

ratepayers; eligibility requirements; marketing, education, and outreach, enrollment process

Charts depicting participation levels, expenditures, and administrative cost per customer.