HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-05; City Council; 18061; Request to make a Presentation from SDG&ECITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
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MTG. 4/5/05
DEPT. CM
AB# 18,061 TITLE: I REQUEST TO MAKE A PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO
GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
DEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY
CITY MGRX
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive presentation from the San Diego Gas and Electric (SDGE) Company regarding the
development of a new transmission line to San Diego County.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City Council provides an opportunity for citizens and organizations to have an item
placed on a City Council Agenda by submitting a letter to the City Manager. Attached is a
letter (Exhibit 1) from Don Parent, Public Affairs Manager for SDGE, requesting the
opportunity to make a presentation to the City Council regarding the proposed development
of a new 500kV transmission line into San Diego County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time
EXH IBlTS :
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SDGE, dated March lgth, 2005.
Letter to Ray Patchett, City Manager, from Don Parent, Public Affairs Manager,
San Diego Gas 6 Electric
8330 Century Park Court
San Diego. CA 92123
A &Sernpra Energyklity
March 18,2005
Mr. Ray Patchett
City Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Patchett:
As part of its 20-year resource plan filed with the California Public Utility Commission in 2003,
SDG&E is in the process of identifying a route for an additional electric transmission line to
ensure reliable service to our customers in the years ahead.
One of the most important elements for the success of this project is communication with the
communities both served and impacted by such a project. To that end, we have pledged to
periodically bring updates to our customers, communities and civic and community leaders
regarding the progress of this effort.
I would appreciate the opportunity for J.C. Thomas, a member of our project team to address the
Carlsbad City Council on April 5,2005 with a 1 0-minute presentation that will explain to the
council and the viewing community, our plans to make this project a reality and thus, ensure
electric reliability for the region's future.
Please call me at (858) 650-6149 if you have any questions regarding this request. In the
meantime, I will continue to work with Joe Garuba of your office to arrange details of the
presentation.
Sincerely,
Donald A. Parent
Public Affairs Manager
cc: J. Garuba
J. C. Thomas
enclosures
Planning For Our Region’s Needs
San Diego County Population Long-Term Resource Plan
SDG&E’s Long-Term Resource Plan is a roadmap to ensure reliable
and affordable power in the region over the next 20-years. The plan,
developed with input from the region, is a balanced mix of four proven
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ways to ensure safe and reliable electric supply. 2.50
2.00 1. Reduced Demand - through conservation and energy efficiency
2. Expanded Use of Renewable Energy - solar, wind, geothermal 1.50
and biomass energy sources to meet need 3. Building New Transmission - for improved reliability, 0.50
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1980 1990 2OC4 2010 2020 (projected) 4. Adding New Generation - to ensure reliability in San Diego
Transmission
upgrades and
expansions
are critical to
ensuring a robust
and reliable
electric system.
- California Energy
Commission Report zcuq
Making Progress
SDG&E is implementing the first phase of its Long-Term Resource Plan to
meet the immediate needs of the region. New conservation programs are in
place, renewable sources of energy supply such as solar, wind and biomass are
being added and three new power plants are being built in San Diego. But, the
region’s existing power plants are getting older and the transmission delivery
system is congested, which drives up the cost of power.
What’s Next .... A New Transmission Line
To meet the region’s reliability needs and provide access to renewable power
sources, the existing transmission system that serves the greater San Diego
region will need significant improvement. In fact, a study approved in
November 2004 by the California Energy Commission says, “transmission
upgrades and expansions are critical to ensuring a robust and reliable electric
system.” SDG&E has begun a comprehensive six-month study to evaluate
transmission options. Once completed, the study will help SDG&E develop a
strategy for upgrading the region’s transmission system.
Your input is important
For more information, please contact us:
Laura McDonald
Project Manager
(858) 654-6432
J. C. Thomas www.sdge.com/newline/
Public Affairs Manager dmwatsonQsemprautilities.com
(858) 654-6402
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