pages: CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2007-09-18 | 5 | to grow in California; generation is not keeping up with the pace; the problem has exasperated in the Bay Area; congestion pricing will be implemented next year; prices have the potential to go up in areas where there is not sufficient generation. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether usage would be more than 1% or 4% per year. The AP&T General Manager responded the maximum usage is 10%; stated the unit is called a reliability must run (RMR) unit. ; the California Independent System Operator performs a study of California and sub-regions from a reliability perspective every year; the study is done in consultation with stakeholders all over the State; certain units are designated RMR at the end of the study. Councilmember deHaan stated that he has no problem with moving forward on the matter since there is an exchange of ownership; he has concerns with continuing to run a gas turbine; he hopes that gas turbines will not be used in Alameda in the future; the obligation could go on forever with NCPA. The AP&T General Manager stated that he would include tonight' comments into the PUB's long-term planning efforts; the matter is a reliability issue; everyone needs to work together to support the grid; natural gas is much cleaner; Alameda is the best, or among the top three, in the State with regard to overall carbon footprint carbon footprint reduction efforts will continue. Councilmember deHaan stated that Assembly Bill 32 mandates lowering the footprint; he would not like to see more than 3% or 4% usage. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation Mayor Johnson inquired what is the status of the congestion fees. The AP&T General Manager responded congestion fees are in place now; stated the matter will become more complicated starting April 1, 2008; one regulatory victory has allowed averaging some of the pricing points across the Bay Area, but may not be permanent. Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember deHaan made a good point regarding plans for the future; other producers may be forced to put in less green energy to fulfill the needs of the overall grid if decisions are made not to use the turbines more than 3% or 4%; arbitrary limits should not be set. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 September 18, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf |