Renewable Resources Development Report.PPT

Renewable Resources Development Report California Energy Commission Business Meeting November 19, 2003 Ann Peterson Project Manager Technology Systems Division California Energy Commission Legislative Requirements and Report Development Process SB 1038 reports in support of the state’s RPS Energy Commission: Comprehensive renewable resources plan CPUC: Comprehensive transmission plan for renewable electricity generation SB 1078: 20 percent by 2017 Energy Action Plan goal: 20 percent by 2010 Report Development Process Jun 24, 2003 Public workshop Jul 1, 2003 Preliminary Renewable Resources Assessment available Oct 1, 2003 Staff Draft Renewable Resources Development Report (RRDR) available for public comment Nov 7, 2003 Committee Final RRDR Nov 19, 2003 Possible Adoption of RRDR Dec 1, 2003 Submit RRDR to Legislature Renewable Energy: Goals and Potential for Statewide Retail Sales Grid-Connected PV Capacity Installed in California (Cumulative) Accelerating California’s RPS Proposed Renewable Energy Projects in California California Renewable Technical Potential by Technology Technical Potential for Renewable Energy in other WECC states Estimated Cost Trends for Renewable Energy 2005-2017 Driving Policy Issues for RPS Research on Renewable Energy in California Wind energy research activities Harness low-speed resources Model bird flight paths to avoid mortality of avian species Biomass research activities Expand capability to use lower cost fuels Geothermal research activities Reduce risk and cost of exploration Solar research activities Optimize methods and storage technologies that employ solar to help meet peak demand Increase operational compatibility Work closely with transmission system operators to identify and overcome system impacts Conclusions 262,150 GWh/yr* 29,965 GWh/yr Technical Potential 2003 (12%) 20% by 2010 55,170 GWh/yr 20% by 2017 60,980 GWh/yr *In addition, estimated potential for other WECC states