DRA represents consumers in scrutinizing the costs of service of California's 9 large investor-owned water companies (Class A companies with over 10,000 customers). These companies have 63 geographically separate ratemaking districts, each with their own system costs. Most of DRA's work in this area concerns applications for rate increases. In these General Rate Case (GRC) applications, DRA audits the company's accounts, reviews past and projected expenses, revenue forecasts, cost of capital, plant additions, and rate design. In 2008, DRA expects to issue reports for water ratemaking districts from the following water companies:
- California-American
- Suburban
- Park/Apple Valley
The following is a list of the nine Class A Water Utilities:
- California American Water Company
- California Water Service
- Golden State Water Company
- Great Oaks Water Company
- Park Water Company
- San Gabriel Water Company
- San Jose Water Company
- Suburban Water Company
- Valencia Water Company
On a case by case basis DRA also participates in small water utility proceedings. Small water utilities are classified as those which have less than 10,000 service connections.
Documents for Utilities
Supplemental Data Request