We should talk to commercial people and amonst our group to see if/how we should cover this new found agency.  GAC
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan R. Schneider [mailto:schneider@rsvl.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 12:22 AM
To: schneider@rsvl.net
Subject: Power Authority info


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 The Authority plans to procure up to 3,000 MW of resources for operation next summer, with a longer-term target of close to 5,000 MW (greater than the peak demand of San Diego Gas and Electric).  Already, the Authority has received proposals for over 115 generation and conservation/load management projects, and competitive RFPs are planned in the near future for central-station and on-site photovoltaics, central-station solar thermal plants, fuel cells, and micro-turbine resources.  A proposed Bolivian LNG project could also make the Authority a major gas-market participant (up to 1.5 Bcf/d).

 Clearly, this new agency will have a significant impact on California's energy markets.  The pace of activities will be very fast, and staying informed will be critical for anyone in the energy industry.

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