Opening Comments on Covid Debt OIR

CalCCA:

• Commission should consider the debt forgiveness or incentives some CCAs already provide to customers.
• A percentage of bill, rather than a fixed dollar threshold, may provide a more equitable approach.
• AMP cost recovery method should also be used for non-CARE/FERA.
• Energy Division Staff proposals need further stakeholder study.

SDG&E:

• New proposals are redundant with several existing programs.
• Average SDG&E CARE/FERA customer arrearage is ~$475.
• $200 bill credit and an extended payment plan is adequate.
• Any IOU shareholder contributions should be voluntary.
• Further delays in new CIS are not possible.

CalAdvocates (PAO):

• Supports auto enrollment with no income verification.
• Consider incentives for customers to complete payment plans.
• Commission should consider non-ratepayer cost recovery options.

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