The Electric ESP Handbook - Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• Prepare information systems setup for electronic data exchange. (See Chapter 2)
• Confirm the viability and accuracy of information transferred to PG&E by performing data
exchange testing in accordance with PG&E requirements. (See Chapter 2)
• Meet the requirements of CPUC Code Section 365(b)(2) (renewable supplier status) if the
DASR indicates that the Customer and Electric ESP claim the status afforded by that code
section. DASRs in which the Electric ESP and the Customer claim the status afforded by
Section 365(b)(2) will be given priority in the processing of the DASR in the event of backlog.
Additionally, Electric ESP customers who wish to obtain DA services are subject to the following
requirements and conditions:
Checklist of key steps
# STEP
• A customer must have a service account number assigned by PG&E before the customer
may authorize an Electric ESP to submit a DASR on its behalf. If the customer is new to
the service territory or is moving to a different physical location within the service territory,
the customer must first establish an account with PG&E and receive an account number.
This account number will be used for the submission of the initial DASRs.
1. Electric ESP obtains customer authorization to submit a DASR on their behalf.
2. Electric ESP obtains Customer CTC Agreement, if required.
3. Electric ESP determines DASR transaction and obtains customer information
required to complete DASR.
4. Electric ESP completes DASR information.
5. Electric ESP submits DASR to PG&E through DES.
6. PG&E processes DASR.
7. PG&E sends a confirmation, rejection, or pending notification to Electric ESP within
two business days.
Processing DASRs Illustrated
The diagram below depicts the primary procedures related to processing DASRs.
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