Category Archives: Legislation
June 2015 Legislative Update: CPUC, CEC, and Utility Reform
The following sections summarize proposed bills that have passed their house of origin with an emphasis on CPUC, CEC, and Utility reform measures. Emphasis is given to proposed changes to Ex Parte rules. A. California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) Reform: … Continue reading
The Canary in the Sunshine: San Diego Continues to Reach Net Energy Metering Caps First
San Diego has a history of being a leader in rooftop solar. In a March 2015 report by Environment California, San Diego ranked 2nd in total capacity installed and 4th in capacity per person. Previous versions of this same report … Continue reading
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Tagged AB 327, net metering, photovoltaics, San Diego, solar
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Regional Transportation Plan Litigation: Fourth Appellate District Finds SANDAG Transporation Plan Violated CEQA
In Cleveland National Forest Foundation v. SANDAG, a three-judge panel from the California Forth Appellate District heard SANDAG’s appeal of a trial court ruling on the first Regional Transportation Plan put forward by one of the state’s nine regional planning … Continue reading
Posted in CEQA, Greenhouse Gas, Litigation, Transportation
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Climate Action Plan Litigation: San Diego County Appeals Fourth Appellate District CEQA Decision
In Sierra Club v. County of San Diego a three-judge panel of the Fourth Appellate District heard an appeal by the County of San Diego of a superior court finding that the County violated CEQA by not complying with the … Continue reading
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Low Carbon Fuel Standard Litigation (California)
Introduction (Many thanks to Tyler Blix for his research and contributions for this post). California Assembly Bill 32 (“AB 32”), also known as California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, set a goal for the statewide reduction of GHG emissions … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Greenhouse Gas, Legislation, Litigation, Renewable Energy, Transportation
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EPIC Presents at Western Energy Policy Research Conference
Western Energy Policy Research Conference 2013 Scott Anders and Nilmini Silva-Send attended and presented at this 3rd Annual conference in Portland, Oregon, Sept 5-6, 2013. Scott Anders and Nilmini Silva-Send presented on a panel titled “Metropolitan and Regional Planning. ” … Continue reading
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Induced Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) – Background and Pending Legislation
This post provides a general background on fracking technology, the related environmental and safety concerns, and pending legislation. In an upcoming post, we’ll address the issues surrounding the vast Monterey shale deposit in California. Induced hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is … Continue reading
CEQA Greenhouse Gas Litigation San Diego County
This post summarizes the most important greenhouse gas planning lawsuits initiated in San Diego County and their potential implications for local planning. In Citizens for Responsible Equitable Environmental Development (“CREED”) v. City of Chula Vista (2011) the City of Chula Vista certified a … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, 2050, AB 32, BAU, Business-As-Usual, CEQA, Chula Vista, Executive Order S-03-05, Legislation, PEIR, RTP/SCS, SB 365
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Load Factor
Load factor is the ratio of average demand to peak demand, typically measured in megawatts (MW) on a system wide level. It is a useful metric to show how much of the entire electric delivery system capacity is being used … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Energy Efficiency, Legislation
Tagged Demand, Electricity, Load, Load Factor, Peak, SDG&E
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