Item 42

Authorize to enter into a contract with Daymark Energy Advisors Inc., Boston, MA, to assist and advise Public Utilities Commission Staff in the review, analysis, and evaluation of new net metering tariffs or other alternative rate designs to be developed for renewable energy systems on-site and/or distributed generation up to one megawatt in generating capacity, in an amount not to exceed $225,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2017. 100% Utility Assessment.