Category Archives: Renewable Energy
COPs and CAPs: Goals for stabilization of carbon emissions
The COP21 talks and events started on Monday November 30, 2015. Though California is not a nation, and therefore not a member of the UNFCCC, there are 8 California lawmakers accompanying Governor Brown to the Conference. While the US government, … Continue reading
Splitting the Emissions Baby: Allocating GHG Reductions in the Electricity Sector Part II
In my last post, I discussed the dilemma of how to allocate the avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emission between policies that policies to increase renewable electricity and reduce electricity consumption. Estimating the effects of increased renewable first will artificially increase … Continue reading
INDCs and Why Cities are Important for Global Climate Action
As we approach UNFCCC’s 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP 21) to take place November 30 – December 11 in Paris, expectations are high that more than 190 nations will be able to come to some kind of … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse Gas, Legislation, Renewable Energy, Transportation
Tagged Climate Change Convention, Greenhouse Gas
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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
Posted in Legislation, Renewable Energy
Tagged AB 327, net metering, photovoltaics, San Diego, solar
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AB 2188: Streamlining Permitting for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems at the Local Level under the Solar Rights Act
AB 2188, signed into law by the Governor on September 21, 2014 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014), amends the Solar Rights Act implementing, among other requirements, the first codified streamlined permitting requirement for small rooftop solar energy systems at the local … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Renewable Energy
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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
Posted in CEQA, Energy, Greenhouse Gas, Legislation, Litigation, Renewable Energy
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The Water-Energy Nexus in California
The water-energy nexus has been in the news since the California Energy Commission’s landmark finding in 2005, that water related energy uses account for about 19% of all electricity use and 30% of non-power plant natural gas use in the … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy
Tagged Distribution, Energy Intensity, kWh/MG, Nexus, Supply and Conveyance, Treatment, Wastewater, Water, Water-Energy Nexus
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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
Posted in CEQA, Legislation, Renewable Energy
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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The MPG Illusion
Assume that you have two cars; an SUV and a compact car. Both cars are aging but you can only afford to replace one. Assume further, that like many families, you still require at least one car with a carrying … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas, Renewable Energy, Transportation
Tagged Energy, Gallon, Gas, Greenhouse Gas, Hybrid, MPG
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