Proposed Decision Issued Directing Allocation of Payment on Past-Due Bills Between IOUs and CCAs

The following is a brief snapshot of the Proposed Decision:

• We have determined that the shift of financial risk from individual customer to CCA is not in the interest of customers as a whole, therefore, we will continue proportional allocation of payments during the time relief ordered in this proceeding is directed to be available.
• SCE’s method of proportional allocation was reasonable while the disconnection moratorium was in effect but is no longer reasonable now that disconnections may resume. SCE may continue its zig zag method of payment allocation, which equates to proportional allocation over an extended period, but SCE may not revert to the waterfall payment method even when customer disconnection is imminent.
• It is clear that the proportional allocation must continue, regardless of customer disconnection status, and the next question is for how long. According to the terms, the latest a customer may be automatically enrolled in a 24-month payment plan is September 2022. The payment plans extend through September 2024. We therefore require proportional allocation of payments between utilities and CCAs through September 2024.