On May 5, 2023, the Assigned Commissioner and Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) issued a Ruling Identifying Issues and Schedule of Review for 2023 Renewables Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) Procurement Plans. The Ruling provides a summary of requirements for 2023 RPS Procurement Plans. Among other requirements, Community Choice Aggregators (“CCAs”) are required to report on participation in any Voluntary Allocation and Market Offer (“VAMO”) solicitations and confirm any bids awarded. CCAs should also assess how their RPS Plan comports with their respective local and regional policies, such as regional climate action plans, air quality district plans, transportation plans, and land use plans. The Ruling includes a 2023 RPS Procurement Plan Checklist, an RPS Plan Template, and a procedural schedule, which sets a July 17, 2023 due date for CCAs to file draft annual RPS Procurement Plans. According to the Ruling, Energy Division Staff will hold a webinar to discuss any outstanding questions related to the templates and requirements for 2023 RPS Procurement Plans no later than three weeks before the due date to file Draft RPS Plans.
Procedural Schedule
