Section 977 Of Article 3. Methane Leakage Abatement From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4.5. >> Article 3.
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. In order to achieve transparency and accountability for rate
revenues and best value for ratepayers, and consistent with the
commission's existing ratemaking procedures and authority to
establish just and reasonable rates, the commission shall consider
all of the following:
(a) Providing an adequate workforce to achieve the objectives of
reducing hazards and emissions from leaks, including leak avoidance,
reduction, and repair.
(b) Providing revenues for all activities identified and required
pursuant to Section 975, including any adjustment of allowance for
lost and unaccounted for gas related to actual leakage volumes.
(c) Providing guidance for treatment of expenditures as being
either an item of expense or a capital investment.
(d) The impact on affordability of gas service for vulnerable
customers as a result of the incremental costs of compliance with the
adopted rules and procedures.