The decision adopts a revised version of the alternate proposed decision issued
Importantly, the decision authorizes
The CPUC’s decision approves a progressive rate design that is intended to provide budget stability while benefiting low-income and low-water-using customers by significantly decreasing the cost of the first units of water consumed and increasing the percentage of fixed costs that are recovered in the service charge.
“I am proud of our track record of prioritizing infrastructure projects that we believe are most critical to achieving our mission. From 2021 through 2023, we completed more than 85% of the projects previously approved by the CPUC, deferring the remaining projects in order to complete higher-priority projects such as wildfire hardening and water supply-reliability projects. In total, the Company spent nearly 100% of its approved capital budget. I’m pleased that the decision authorizes us to continue investing responsibly in our infrastructure,” said Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
“I was most encouraged by the Commissioners’ comments acknowledging the need to improve the timeliness of their decisions, both those related to
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