RULE 20 UNDERGROUNDING PROCEEDING PHASE I PRESENTED ON

RULE 20 UNDERGROUNDING PROCEEDING – PHASE I PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF SDG&E, PG&E AND SCE Rule 20 A Guidebooks, Current Communication & Outreach April 2019

GUIDEBOOK BACKGROUND & PURPOSE Background • • • Rule 20 OIR Interim Decision from December 2001 - Requirement: Underground Planning Guidebook Drafted In Response to OIR Guidebook Updated in Collaboration w/ League of California Cities– 2007 Guidebook Updated by Utilities Includes Tips for Success - 2013 Status: Not Uniformly Referenced Purpose • • Guidebook Outlines Rule 20 Criteria for Each Statewide Program – 20 A, 20 B and 20 C Focuses on Tackling Issues Encountered by Cities & Counties Provides Process Overview for Interested Parties – Internal & External Explains Rationale for Process & Tips for Successful Undergrounding Based on Lessons Learned 2

GUIDEBOOK OVERVIEW 20 A Qualifying Criteria and Funding Mechanism 20 B Qualifying Criteria and Funding Mechanism Allocation Advance Policy City or County Initiated Conversions Work Credit Reallocation Neighborhood Initiated Conversions Enabling Ordinances Assessment Districts Creating Underground & Assessment Districts Developer Contributions Project Mgmt & Construction 20 C App. Qualifying Criteria and Funding Planning Tips for Cities and Counties Project Prioritization and Coordination 3 Development Fees

STATUS UPDATE & NEXT STEPS Status Update Next Steps • Guidebook is not currently distributed • Utilities rely on “liaison” positions to conduct outreach to public entities • One on one interaction has been successful • Each Utility will update the Guidebook • Some chapters will remain uniform within the Guidebook amongst all Utilities but others will be distinct to reflect local preferences 4

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