BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY S (U 338-E) NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

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1 BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Approval of its 2016 Rate Design Window Proposals. Application No (Filed September 1, 2016) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY S (U 338-E) NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS FADIA R. KHOURY RUSSELLL A. ARCHER Attorneys for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Post Office Box 800 Rosemead, California Telephone: (626) Facsimile: (626) Russell.Archer@sce.com Dated: July 5, 2018

2 BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Approval of its 2016 Rate Design Window Proposals. Application No (Filed September 1, 2016) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY S (U 338-E) NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Pursuant to Rule 8.4(a) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission or CPUC), Southern California Edison Company (SCE) hereby gives notice of the following ex parte communications. 1 The communications were a combination of oral and written communications, related primarily to SCE s pending application for approval of its 2016 Rate Design Window (RDW) proposals (this docket), 2 and took place as follows. (1) On Monday, July 2, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. with Yuliya Shmidt, advisor to Commissioner Rechtschaffen; Sean Simon, chief of staff to Commissioner Rechtschaffen; and Xuhua Sheila Gao, a CPUC intern in Commissioner Rechtschaffen s office (in person for approximately 30 minutes); (2) on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. with Ehren Seybert, advisor to Commissioner Carla J. Peterman (in person for approximately 30 minutes); and 1 Pursuant to Rule 8.4(a), this notice combines timely reports for more than one ex parte communication. 2 A concurrent notice will be filed in SCE s General Rate Case (GRC) Phase 2 docket (A ) because of brief statements made in connection with that proceeding. 1

3 (3) on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. with Jason Houck, advisor to Commissioner Randolph (in person for approximately 30 minutes). The three meetings took place at the offices of the Commission located at 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. The first page of the attached written materials were distributed at each meeting. The last three pages were distributed only at the second two meetings. SCE initiated the communications, and in attendance for SCE were Laura Genao, Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs, and Russell Garwacki, Director of Pricing, Design and Research. SCE representatives stated that the PD adopts SCE s TOU proposals, which were largely unopposed by most parties. Those proposals adhered to the Commission s decision in the TOU OIR setting guidelines for establishment of TOU Periods (D ). For the meetings with Mr. Seybert and Mr. Houck, SCE presented Figure IV-28 from its direct testimony in this proceeding, which shows an aggregated 2024 cost view. As backup for this figure, SCE also presented Figures III-23 and Figure III-24 from its rebuttal testimony, which presents the contrast between SCE s 2021 and 2024 forecast hourly cost heat maps for both weekdays and weekends for each month. SCE explained that it is the difference between these years (i.e., the difference in Figure III-23 versus Figure III-24) that reflects the impact of growing RPS on reducing mid-day pricing in all winter months including October. The data demonstrates why SCE selected an extended super off-peak (SOP) period across the entire winter season, starting immediately. Setting the appropriate, stable long-term TOU periods is critical to customer outreach and understanding. In the near term, rate differentials within those periods could be narrower (as in SCE s pending 2018 GRC Phase 2 proposals). However, the TOU periods themselves should reflect a longer-term vision, enduring at least several GRC cycles consistent with the spirit of the Commission s guidance in the TOU OIR. This longerterm vision incorporates (rather than ignores) the movement from 33% to 40% RPS by 2024, which will drive down the midday costs. To the extent RPS targets increase even more, the 2

4 differential will only grow. For these reasons, it is important to establish an extended SOP period now to avoid yet another change in TOU periods later. SCE also discussed the negative impact that delaying or changing the proposed decision would have on SCE s customers and SCE s GRC Phase 2 proceeding. In the meeting with Mr. Houck, SCE also discussed its reasons for maintaining the cap on Option R. Respectfully submitted, FADIA R. KHOURY RUSSELL A. ARCHER By: /s/ Russell A. Archer Russell A. Archer Attorneys for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Post Office Box 800 Rosemead, California Telephone: (626) Facsimile: (626) Russell.Archer@sce.com July 5,

5 ATTACHMENT SCE s Proposed TOU Periods

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10 BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Approval of its 2016 Rate Design Window Proposals. ) ) ) ) A (Filed September 1, 2016) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that, pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Practice and Procedure, I have this day served a true copy of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY S (U 338-E) NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS BY on all parties identified on the attached service list(s) A Service was effected by transmitting the copies via e- mail to all parties who have provided an address, including those listed below. Yuliya Shmidt: Advisor to Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen Sean Simon: Chief of Staff to Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen Xuhua Gao: Intern to Commissioner Rechtschaffen Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen Ehren Seybert: Advisor to Commissioner Carla J. Peterman Commissioner Carla J. Peterman Jason Houck: Advisor to Commissioner Liane Randolph Commissioner Liane Randolph Yuliya Shmidt@cpuc.ca.gov Sean.Simon@cpuc.ca.gov Xuhua.Gao@cpuc.ca.gov Rechtschaffen.Exparte@cpuc.ca.gov Ehren.Seybert@cpuc.ca.gov Peterman.Exparte@cpuc.ca.gov Jason.Houck@cpuc.ca.gov Randolph.exparte@cpuc.ca.gov and by placing the copies in sealed envelopes and causing such envelopes to be delivered by U.S. Mail with first-class postage prepaid to the offices of the Assigned ALJ(s) other addressee(s). ALJ Stephen C. Roscow CPUC 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA

11 Executed on July 5, 2018, at Rosemead, California. _/s/ Edith Leon Edith Leon Legal Administrative Assistant SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Post Office Box 800 Rosemead, California

12 CPUC - Service Lists - A Page 1 of 5 7/5/2018 CPUC Home CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Service Lists PROCEEDING: A EDISON - FOR APPROVA FILER: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY LIST NAME: LIST LAST CHANGED: JUNE 6, 2018 Download the Comma-delimited File About Comma-delimited Files Back to Service Lists Index Parties HOWARD M, CRYSTAL RUSSELL A. ARCHER AT LAW SR. LAW OFFICE OF HOWARD CRYSTAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 813 A STREET, N.E WALNUT GROVE AVE. / PO BOX 800 WASHINGTON, DC ROSEMEAD, CA FOR: SMALL BUSINESS UTILITY ADVOCATES FOR: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (SBUA) NICHOLAS SHER ROBERT FINKELSTEIN GENERAL COUNSEL LEGAL DIVISION THE UTILITY REFORM NETWORK ROOM MARKET ST., STE VAN NESS AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA FOR: TURN FOR: ORA KATHERINE MORSONY NORA E. SHERIFF BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 55 SECOND STREET, SUITE SECOND STREET, SUITE 1700 SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA FOR: ENERGY PRODUCERS AND USERS FOR: CALIFORNIA LARGE ENERGY CONSUMERS COALITION ASSOCIATION EDWARD G. POOLE JEANNE B. ARMSTRONG ANDERSON & POOLE GOODIN, MACBRIDE, SQUERI & DAY, LLP 601 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE SANSOME STREET, SUITE 900

13 CPUC - Service Lists - A Page 2 of 5 7/5/2018 SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA FOR: WESTERN MANUFACTURED HOUSING FOR: SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION (SEIA) JOSE E. GUZMAN, JR. LON W. HOUSE, PH.D AT LAW WATER AND ENERGY CONSULTING GUZMAN LAW OFFICES 2795 EAST BIDWELL, STE THIRD STREET, SUITE 306 FOLSOM, CA OAKLAND, CA FOR: RENEWABLE ENERGY WATER DISTRICTS: FOR: CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY, EASTERN ROUNDTABLE AND CALIFORNIA SMALL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, AND RANCHO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (CSBA/CSBRT) CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT CAROLYN M. KEHREIN BRAD HEAVNER CONSULTANT POLICY DIR. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES CALIFORNIA SOLAR & STORAGE ASSOCIATION 2602 CELEBRATION WAY ONLY WOODLAND, CA ONLY, CA FOR: ENERGY USERS FORUM (EUF) FOR: CALIFORNIA SOLAR & STORAGE ASSOCIATION (CALSSA) F/K/A CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION MICHAEL BOCCADORO SCOTT BLAISING PRESIDENT COUNSEL WEST COAST ADVISORS BRAUN BLAISING SMITH WYNNE P.C. 925 L STREET, SUITE L STREET, SUITE 1480 SACRAMENTO, CA SACRAMENTO, CA FOR: AGRICULTURAL ENERGY CONSUMERS FOR: CITY OF LANCASTER ASSOCIATION RONALD LIEBERT KAREN NORENE MILLS AT LAW ELLISON SCHNEIDER HARRIS & DONLAN LLP CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION 2600 CAPITOL AVENUE, STE RIVER PLAZA DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA SACRAMENTO, CA FOR: CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURERS & FOR: CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION Information Only BARBARA R. BARKOVICH PAUL NELSON CONSULTANT BARKOVICH & YAP BARKOVICH & YAP, INC. ONLY ONLY ONLY, CA ONLY, CA FOR: CALIFORNIA LARGE ENERGY CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION RICK UMOFF MRW & ASSOCIATES LLC COUNSEL & DIR - STATE AFFAIRS ONLY SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION ONLY, CA ONLY ONLY, CA BRANDON SMITHWOOD BLAKE ELDER

14 CPUC - Service Lists - A Page 3 of 5 7/5/2018 MGR - CALIF STATE AFFAIRS CLEAN ENERGY SPECIALIST SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION EQ RESEARCH TH STREET, NW, SUITE HARRISON OAKS BLVD., STE. 100 WASHINGTON, DC CARY, NC LON W. HOUSE, PH.D DANIEL DOUGLASS WATER AND ENERGY CONSULTING N. ORACLE RD., STE DOUGLASS & LIDDELL ORO VALLEY, AZ PARK GRANADA, SUITE 209 CALABASAS, CA CASE ADMINISTRATION ERIN PULGAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 2244 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE, PO BOX RUSH ST. ROSEMEAD, CA ROSEMEAD, CA STEVEN C. NELSON DONALD C. LIDDELL SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY DOUGLASS & LIDDELL 488 8TH AVE., 9TH FL ND AVENUE SAN DIEGO, CA SAN DIEGO, CA WILL FULLER SUE MARA CALIF. & FED. REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY RTO ADVISORS L.L.C CENTURY PARK COURT, CP31F 164 SPRINGDALE WAY SAN DIEGO, CA REDWOOD CITY, CA MARCEL HAWIGER JAMES BIRKELUND STAFF PRESIDENT & GEN. COUNSEL THE UTILITY REFORM NETWORK SMALL BUSINESS UTILITY ADVOCATES 785 MARKET ST., STE MARKET STREET, STE SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA FOR: THE UTILITY REFORM NETWORK (TURN) MICHAEL ALCANTAR MIKE CADE AT LAW BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 55 SECOND STREET, SUITE SECOND STREET, SUITE 1700 SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA BUCHALTER FRANCESCA WAHL 55 SECOND STREET, SUITE 1700 SR. POLICY ASSOCIATE, BUS. DEVELOPMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CA TESLA, INC. 444 DE HARO STREET, STE. 101 SAN FRANCISCO, CA TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON MARC KOLB TESLA, INC. TAS STRATEGIES 3055 CLEARVIEW WAY 100 PINE STREET, SUITE 1250 SAN MATEO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA FOR: CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE AND CALIFORNIA SMALL

15 CPUC - Service Lists - A Page 4 of 5 7/5/2018 BUSINESS ASSOC. CATHERINE E. YAP RACHEL BIRD BARKOVICH & YAP, INC. DIR - POLICY & BUS. DEVELOPMENT, WEST PO BOX BORREGO SOLAR SYSTEMS, INC. OAKLAND, CA ND STREET, SUITE 600 OAKLAND, CA ALEX MORRIS R. THOMAS BEACH SR. DIR., POLICY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT CALIFORNIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE CROSSBORDER ENERGY 2150 ALLSTON WAY, SUITE NINTH STREET, SUITE 213A BERKELEY, CA BERKELEY, CA FOR: SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION RICHARD MCCANN, PH.D DAVID PEFFER M. CUBED BRAUN BLAISING MCLAUGHLIN & SMITH, P.C PORTAGE BAY ROAD, SUITE L STREET, SUITE 1480 DAVIS, CA SACRAMENTO, CA FOR: CITY OF LANCASTER REGULATORY CLERK ANDREW B. BROWN BRAUN BLAISING SMITH WYNNE, PC AT LAW 915 L STREET, STE ELLISON SCHNEIDER & HARRIS LLP SACRAMENTO, CA CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA ANN L. TROWBRIDGE AT LAW DAY CARTER & MURPHY LLP 3620 AMERICAN RIVER DRIVE, STE. 205 SACRAMENTO, CA State Service ERIC DURAN JUSTIN H. FONG ELECTRICITY PRICING AND CUSTOMER PROGRAM ELECTRICITY PRICING AND CUSTOMER PROGRAM ROOM 4011 AREA 505 VAN NESS AVENUE 505 VAN NESS AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA LEE-WHEI TAN MATTHEW A. KARLE ELECTRICITY PRICING AND CUSTOMER PROGRAM ELECTRICITY PRICING AND CUSTOMER PROGRAM ROOM 4102 ROOM VAN NESS AVENUE 505 VAN NESS AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA RAJAN MUTIALU POLICY & PLANNING DIVISION AREA 4-A ROBERT LEVIN ENERGY DIVISION AREA

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