California - Oregon Energy Infrastructure Phase 1
Abstract
Renewable energy goals by California & Oregon are increasing demand for clean energy generating projects in existing commercial scale transmission infrastructure within key DOD operational areas and assets residing in Central and Southern Regions of California.The California Energy Commission efforts will assess compatible energy siting by accurately detail existing electric infrastructure, to include generation, transmission, and distribution systems, within an area of interest bounded north of Coos Bay, Oregon to Mendocino, California. The infrastructure will be mapped and evaluated for generation type and source, available capacity, and capable capacity to serve the present and future needs to meet renewable portfolio and clean energy standards, and future demand growth expectations. The study will also provide detailed scenarios for different levels of potential offshore wind development based on geographic extent and the ability to deliver energy to California Oregon, and the broader Western grid that could scale within the area of interest. The scenarios will provide assumptions, methodologies, options, and recommendations to include type, configuration, route, load distribution, and estimated cost. This transmission infrastructure analysis will allow for early identification of potential conflicts with military testing and training and the siting of renewable energy projects. The project looks to build upon existing efforts currently underway in California and Oregon for mission compatibility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 24, 2022
- Source ID
- HQ00052110053
Entities
People
- Jim Bartridge
Organizations
- California Energy Commission
- Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
- Office of the Secretary of Defense