A Review of the Governor's Reorganization Plan to Create a Department of Energy

Report #182, June 2005
A Review of the Governor's Reorganization Plan to Create a Department of Energy

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Study Description

The Commission reviewed the Governor's reorganization plan, A Vision for California's Energy Future. The plan proposed to consolidate the functions of several departments, commissions and offices that implement state energy programs into a new department.

State law establishes that all Governors' reorganization plans must be submitted to the Commission for review at least 30 days prior to submitting it to the Legislature for its consideration. Following its review and one or more public hearings on the proposal, the Commission offers a recommendation on whether the Legislature should allow the plan to go into effect.

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Overview

Proposed by: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Objective: Establish a Department of Energy through the consolidation of the functions of several departments, commissions and offices that implement state energy programs.

Commission recommendation: Reject.

Legislative action: Rejected.

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  • May 25
    2005
    Governor's Reorganization Plan to Establish a Department of Energy
    10:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 447, Sacramento, CA
    Public Hearing
    Agenda

    AGENDA

    Public Hearing on Governor's Reorganization Plan to Establish a Department of Energy 
    Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. 
    State Capitol, Room 447 
    Sacramento, CA


    Opening Remarks

    Administration Presentation of the Governor’s Reorganization Plan 

    1. Mike Chrisman, Secretary, Resources Agency (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Joe Desmond, Chairman, California Energy Commission (Written Testimony, PowerPoint Presentation)
       
    3. Erik N. Saltmarsh, Chief Counsel, Electricity Oversight Board (Written Testimony)
       
    4. Peter Garris, Deputy Director, California Energy Resources Scheduling Division, Department of Water Resources (Written Testimony)
       

    Other Agencies 

    1. Steve Larson, Executive Director, California Public Utilities Commission (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Matt Campbell, Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice
       
    3. Robin Smutny-Jones, Director of State and Regional Affairs, California Independent System Operator  (Written Testimony)
       

    Other State Perspectives 

    1. Senator Joe Dunn
       
    2. Assemblymember Joe Canciamilla
       
    3. Assemblymember Lloyd E. Levine
       
    4. William J. Keese, former Chairman, California Energy Commission
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    Consumer Advocates 

    1. Bob Finkelstein, Executive Director, The Utility Reform Network (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Justin Bradley, Director of Energy Programs, Silicon Valley Leadership Group (Written Testimony)
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    Investor-Owned Utilities 

    1. Christopher J. Warner, Chief Counsel, Corporate and Regulatory, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Thomas R. Brill, Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Policy, Sempra Energy (Written Testimony)
       
    3. John L. Jurewitz, Director, Regulatory Policy, Southern California Edison (Written Testimony)
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    Other Energy Providers 

    1. Jan Smutny-Jones, Executive Director, Independent Energy Producers (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Jerry Jordan, Executive Director, California Municipal Utilities Association (Written Testimony)
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    Environmental Interests 

    1. V. John White, Executive Director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Jim Metropulos, Legislative Representative, Sierra Club California
       
    3. Bernadette Del Chiaro, Clean Energy Advocate, Environment California
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    Public Comments

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		Agenda
  • May 25
    2005
    Governor's Reorganization Plan to Establish a Department of Energy
    10:00 a.m., State Capitol, Room 447, Sacramento, CA
    Public Hearing
    Agenda

    AGENDA

    Public Hearing on Governor's Reorganization Plan to Establish a Department of Energy 
    Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. 
    State Capitol, Room 447 
    Sacramento, CA


    Opening Remarks

    Administration Presentation of the Governor’s Reorganization Plan 

    1. Mike Chrisman, Secretary, Resources Agency (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Joe Desmond, Chairman, California Energy Commission (Written Testimony, PowerPoint Presentation)
       
    3. Erik N. Saltmarsh, Chief Counsel, Electricity Oversight Board (Written Testimony)
       
    4. Peter Garris, Deputy Director, California Energy Resources Scheduling Division, Department of Water Resources (Written Testimony)
       

    Other Agencies 

    1. Steve Larson, Executive Director, California Public Utilities Commission (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Matt Campbell, Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice
       
    3. Robin Smutny-Jones, Director of State and Regional Affairs, California Independent System Operator  (Written Testimony)
       

    Other State Perspectives 

    1. Senator Joe Dunn
       
    2. Assemblymember Joe Canciamilla
       
    3. Assemblymember Lloyd E. Levine
       
    4. William J. Keese, former Chairman, California Energy Commission
      ​​​​​​​

    Consumer Advocates 

    1. Bob Finkelstein, Executive Director, The Utility Reform Network (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Justin Bradley, Director of Energy Programs, Silicon Valley Leadership Group (Written Testimony)
      ​​​​​​​

    Investor-Owned Utilities 

    1. Christopher J. Warner, Chief Counsel, Corporate and Regulatory, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Thomas R. Brill, Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Policy, Sempra Energy (Written Testimony)
       
    3. John L. Jurewitz, Director, Regulatory Policy, Southern California Edison (Written Testimony)
      ​​​​​​​

    Other Energy Providers 

    1. Jan Smutny-Jones, Executive Director, Independent Energy Producers (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Jerry Jordan, Executive Director, California Municipal Utilities Association (Written Testimony)
      ​​​​​​​

    Environmental Interests 

    1. V. John White, Executive Director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies (Written Testimony)
       
    2. Jim Metropulos, Legislative Representative, Sierra Club California
       
    3. Bernadette Del Chiaro, Clean Energy Advocate, Environment California
      ​​​​​​​

    Public Comments