The pending WRAP (Water Rate Assistance Program) has gone through a series of document exchanges and DRA representation, on behalf of the Ratepayers. We appear to be nearing an actual resolution.
We should be concerned regarding the integrity of the PG&E data be shared with SJWC and automatically enrolling participants in the SJWC WRAP program.
Further a recent report, Low-Income Rates for Water Utility Customers (A Calculation of Full Participation
And the Impact on the Remaining Customers) conclusions imply that over 21% of SJWC customers may qualify for participation in the WRAP program. That would be over 45,000 participants, double the current number of participants.
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The amount of the actual surcharge has tentatively been agreed to by DRA. DRA researched and justified the surcharge amount, of $1.15.
The request by SJWC for annual automatic adjustments was not approved.
The audit and verification program will be improved, but only to a limited extent. Participation still can be obtained by qualifying for PGE's Care program.
All posted available documents, rulings, etc., regarding the WRAP Application 13-06-008 are available at the CPUC site URL below:
http://delaps1.cpuc.ca.gov/CPUCProceedingLookup/f?p=401:57:482850440352601::NO
