Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling Schedules Phase 2

The issues to be determined in the second phase of this proceeding are:

1. How to implement the affordability metrics and methodologies adopted by the Commission in this proceeding;
2. How to forecast variables used to calculate the affordability metrics;
3. How to set proxy values for essential utility service cost data that are unavailable;
4. Determining the appropriate procedural pathways for implementation of the affordability metrics generally (i.e.,how broadly and in which proceedings to incorporate the metrics as well as the process used to publish information);
5. How to design and publish an annual Affordability Report;
6. How to refine methodologies for calculating the affordability metrics, including the potential consideration of other nondiscretionary expenses;
7. Determining interactions between the affordability metrics and the rate and bill tracker tool under development by the Commission’s Energy Division;
8. How to coordinate ongoing data requests for information related to the affordability metrics;
9. How to develop and maintain tools for calculating the affordability metrics;
10. How to make the measurements of the affordability metrics publicly available and accessible;
11. How to best ensure coordination with the Disconnections OIR (R.18-07-005) and this OIR; and
12. How to incorporate any approved essential usage study from Application (A.) 19-11-019.