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Welcome! Bakersfield Power Connect Open House ¡ Bienvenido! Reunión Pública
Welcome! Bakersfield Power Connect Open House
¡Bienvenido! Reunión Pública
Minimizing Environmental Impacts Working closely with the community and environmental experts
• We are committed to identifying sites and routes with the least overall impacts.
• Environmental and engineering experts will conduct extensive research and field reviews.
• Public input will be collected through stakeholder briefings, meetings and community open houses.
• Project will undergo formal environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), providing additional opportunities for public input.
Aesthetics
Agricultural resources
Air quality
Biological resources
Cultural resources
Geology and soils
Greenhouse gases
Hazards and hazardous materials
Hydrology and water quality
Land use and planning
Mineral resources
Noise
Population and housing
Public services
Recreation
Transportation and traffic
Utilities and service systems
CEQA requires a comprehensive environmental assessment analyzing a project’s effects and identifying appropriate mitigation in these areas:
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Anticipated Project Timeline • Cronograma previsto del proyecto Increasing reliability by 2020* Aumentado la estabilidad antes del 2020*
* We will submit a formal project application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for review and approval at the end of 2016. Based on our current timeline, the project is expected to be operational in 2020.
* Enviaremos la aplicación formal del proyecto a la Comisión de Utilidades Públicas de California (CPUC) para su evaluación y aprobación a principios al final de 2016. Basados en el cronograma actual, se espera que el proyecto esté operando en el año 2020.
Project Overview Increasing electric reliability for Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities
Project Study Area
99 178
119
223
43 58
184
58
65
115 kV
230 kV 115 kV
115 kV
115 kV Lamont
Wheeler Ridge
Adobe Switching
Stockdale Tevis
Kern PP
Magunden
BAKERSFIELD
Legend
Existing Transmission Lines
Project Study Area
Existing Substation
City Boundaries
Potential Substation Area
Bakersfield Power Connect will strengthen the grid and help PG&E continue to provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source for 100,000 customers in the area. The proposed project will include:
Building a new substation;
Converting about 16 miles of transmission lines between PG&E’s existing Wheeler Ridge Substation and the proposed new substation from 115 kV to 230 kV;
Converting about 5 miles of transmission lines between PG&E’s existing Stockdale Substation and the proposed new substation from 115 kV to 230 kV;
Rebuilding about 6 miles of idle 115 kV transmission lines between the proposed new substation and PG&E’s existing Magunden Substation;
Reconductoring about 6 miles of 230 kV transmission line between PG&E’s existing Stockdale and Kern PP substations; and
Upgrading the existing Stockdale, Lamont, Kern PP, Magunden and Wheeler Ridge substations.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Providing Reliable Energy Increasing electric reliability in Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities
• Increases the capacity of the local electric grid, ensuring PG&E continues to stay in front of the area’s growing energy demands.
• Increases efficiencies in the electric system, limiting the impact and potential risk of local customer power outages.
• Addresses a need for a new substation and upgrades to surrounding substations and transmission lines identified by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages the state’s electric grid.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Supporting Economic Growth Investing in local electric infrastructure
• Helps provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source for leading businesses in Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities.
• Strengthens the grid to respond to growing energy demands from the region’s diverse economy.
• Promotes a strong commercial environment that will support the continued economic recovery and growth of the region’s agricultural sector.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Supporting Clean Energy Goals • Apoyando los objetivos de energía limpia Helping deliver electricity generated from renewable energy sources Ayudando a suministrar electricidad generada a partir de fuentes renovables de energía
• We deliver some of the nation’s cleanest energy to our customers, and more than half of our electric power comes from renewable or carbonfree sources. Proveemos a nuestros clientes una de las energías más limpias de la nación y más de la mitad de nuestra electricidad proviene de fuentes renovables o libres de carbono.
• Investments in the grid are important as we continue to explore new sources of renewable technology and actively expand our renewable energy supplies to support our commitment to meeting California’s renewable energy goals. Inversiones en la red son importantes mientras seguimos explorando nuevas fuentes de tecnología renovable y activamente expandimos nuestros suministros de energía renovable para respaldar nuestro compromiso con el cumplimiento de los objetivos de energía renovable de California.
25%
22%
19%
18%
15%
1%
Unspecified Power Energía no especificada
Natural Gas Gas natural
Other Otros
Large Hydroelectric Hidroeléctricas grandes
Nuclear Nuclear
Eligible Renewable Renovable elegible
Solar • Solar: 1%
Eligible Hydroelectric • Hidroeléctrica elegible: 19%
Biomass and Waste • Biomasa y desechos: 23%
Geothermal • Geotérmica: 26%
Wind • Eólica: 31%
2011 Electric Power Mix for Kern Division Mezcla de energía eléctrica de la División Kern en el 2011
* ”Unspecified Power” refers to electricity generated that is not traceable to specific generation sources by any auditable contract trail.
* ”Energía no especificada” se refiere a electricidad generada que no se puede adjudicar a fuentes específicas de energía por medio de ninguno de los registros de auditoría contractuales.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Phases of Outreach Committed to community engagement
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Initial stakeholder outreach Project and site development Environmental analysis of potential and feedback and feedback alternatives and continued outreach
99 178
119
223
43 58
184
58
65
115 kV
230 kV 115 kV
115 kV
115 kV Lamont
Wheeler Ridge
Adobe Switching
Stockdale Tevis
Kern PP
Magunden
BAKERSFIELD
Legend
Existing Transmission Lines
Project Study Area
Existing Substation
City Boundaries
Potential Substation Area
• Identify large geographic area where project could reasonably be located.
• Introduce the project, educate community about the process and listen to what matters to them.
Map to be developed
• Conduct outreach and field reviews to determine opportunities and constraints.
• Refine the project study area and determine potential sites for the public to provide feedback.
• Hold public workshops and open houses to engage the local community.
Map to be developed
• Continue gathering community input.
• Refine options for sites based on community feedback.
• Continue community engagement leading up to regulatory submittal.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Electric Grid Overview • Información general de la red eléctrica How electricity moves from its source to your home or business Cómo se mueve la electricidad desde su fuente hasta su hogar o negocio
Power Generation Generación de energía
Transmission Substation Subestación de transmisión
Distribution Substation Subestación de distribución
Transmission Lines Líneas de transmisión
Distribution Lines Líneas de distribución
Homes and Businesses Hogares y negocios
25%
22%
19%
18%
15%
1%
Unspecified Power Energía no especificada
Natural Gas Gas natural
Other Otros
Large Hydroelectric Hidroeléctricas grandes
Nuclear Nuclear
Eligible Renewable Renovable elegible
Solar • Solar: 1%
Eligible Hydroelectric • Hidroeléctrica elegible: 19%
Biomass and Waste • Biomasa y desechos: 23%
Geothermal • Geotérmica: 26%
Wind • Eólica: 31%
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
California Electric Projects Approval Process Breaking down the regulatory process
Ensuring Your Safety and Security Our commitment to always put safety first
The security of our substations is a top priority. PG&E will implement safety and security measures that meet the highest established standards for critical infrastructure protection, including: • protective perimeter fencing • proper signage • intrusion detection system and alarms • card restricted access to the site • motion sensors • 24/7 video surveillance • perimeter lighting • advanced network firewalls for
telecommunications systems
We are coordinating closely with local law enforcement to ensure security concerns are understood and addressed.
Upgrades to the transmission system will consider proximity to nearby homes, businesses and farms, as well as the area’s natural vegetation, ensuring adequate distances to maintain a safe environment.
Our employees are guided by a company pledge to always put safety first.
PG&E is committed to investing in local infrastructure upgrades to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy to our customers.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
Typical Transmission Estructuras típicas de la línea Line Structures de transmisión Potential options for project structures Posibles opciones para las estructuras del proyecto
• We are committed to working with the community • Nuestro compromiso es trabajar con la comunidad to minimize impacts while providing reliable para minimizar impactos mientras suministramos energy for our future. energía confiable para nuestro futuro.
• Input gathered from the community will help • Los comentarios de la comunidad ayudarán a direct the selection of the structures used for dirigir la selección de las estructuras que se usarán this project. en el proyecto.
115 kV 230 kV
Light Duty Steel Pole Tubular Steel Pole Tubular Steel Pole Lattice Tower Tubular Steel Pole Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero livianos Postes de acero tubulares Postes de acero tubulares Torres de celosía Postes de acero tubulares Postes de acero tubulares
Potential options for transmission lines running from the new substation to Magunden Substation. Potential options for transmission lines running from the new substation to Stockdale Substation. Posibles opciones para las líneas de transmissión que corren desde la nueva subestación a la Subestación Magunden. Posibles opciones potenciales para las líneas de transmissión que corren desde la nueva subestación a la Subestación Stockdale.
Potential options for transmission lines running from the new substation to Wheeler Ridge Substation. Posibles opciones para las líneas de transmissión que corren desde la nueva subestación a la Subestación Wheeler Ridge.
"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Power Connect pge.com/bakersfieldpc
