HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-01; City Council; 19506; Update On Proposed Power Plant And CaliforniaCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 10
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UPDATE ON PROPOSED POWER
PLANT AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
DEPT. HEAD
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR.UA— - -
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive staff update on the California Energy Commissions proceedings regarding NRG's
proposal to construct a new power plant.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City of Carlsbad recognizes the need to develop energy resources that meet the growing
demands of our region. As home to the existing Encina Power Station and numerous other
regional uses, such as the McClellan-Palomar Airport, and the Encina Water Pollution Control
Facility, Carlsbad understands a community's responsibility in hosting regional facilities and the
impacts associated with such.
On September 14, 2007, Carlsbad Energy Center, LLC, (the Applicant) submitted an
Application for Certification (AFC) to the California Energy Commission (CEC) for the Carlsbad
Energy Center Project (CECP). Carlsbad Energy Center LLC is an indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), which owns the existing Encina Power Station. The
proposed project is to be located on the 32-acre parcel of land, northeast of the existing Encina
Power Station, east of the rail lines and west of Interstate 5.
The City recognizes that the CEC has exclusive jurisdiction to license this project. City staff has
been actively reviewing NRG's application and is working closely with the CEC's staff to fully
understand and evaluate the impacts that the proposed CECP will have on the community.
Staff will present an update to the City Council on the CEC proceedings and highlight some
significant changes to the project as proposed by NRG.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Joe Garuba, Municipal Project Manager 760-434-2893
jgaru@ci. carlsbad. ca. us
FOR CITY CLERK'S USE ONLY.
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S'HER -SEE MINUTES Duncil received the presentation.
Update on Proposed Update on Proposed Carlsbad Energy Center ProjectCarlsbad Energy Center Project(CECP)(CECP)
AgendaAgendayProject BackgroundyHighlight Significant ChangesyReview City’s PositionyUpdate Energy Commission Schedule
GlossaryGlossaryyCEC -California Energy CommissionyNRG –Power Plant OwnersySDG&E –San Diego Gas and ElectricyCECP –Carlsbad Energy Center ProjectyEPS –Existing EncinaPower Station yAFC –Application for CertificationySP 144 –Specific Plan 144
Project Overview –Proposed Location
Project OverviewProject OverviewyNew 540 megawatt combined-cycle planty“Shoulder”plant –operates up to 3500 hours per year (40%)yCECP would be “dry-cooled”-not coastal dependentyNRG would shut down Units 1-3 in EPSyEPS stays in operation
Project Overview -CECP Schematic
Significant ChangesSignificant ChangesySmoke Stack HeightyWater SupplyyWastewater DischargeySwitchyard RelocationyTank Demolition
Significant Changes Significant Changes --HeightHeightyStacks increase from 100 ft. to 139 ft.
CECPI-5Widening
Significant Changes Significant Changes --HeightHeight
Significant ChangesSignificant ChangesyWater Supply ◦Desalination◦Cumulative Impacts AnalysisyWastewater Discharge◦Continued use of OutfallySwitchyard Relocation◦East of the railroad tracksyTank Demolition◦Part of the CEC approval
CityCity’’s Positions PositionyCarlsbad supports regional infrastructureyCity understands energy needsyCity supports development to meet those needsyProposed power plant not coastal dependent yAlternate locations w/in the City, away from the coastyLong Term Vision for EPS is greater than intense industrialyCity committed to working with NRG/SDGE
CEC Schedule CEC Schedule ––Fast Track ScenarioFast Track ScenarioyAugust 2008 –Draft Preliminary Staff AssessmentySept/Oct 2008 –CEC WorkshopyNov/Dec 2008 –Final Staff Assessmenty1stQuarter 2009 –CEC Hearingsy2ndQuarter 2009 –CEC DecisionyPlant Construction –30 monthsy1stQuarter 2012 –Potential Online DateSchedule has and is subject to change
Questions?Questions?For more information, please call 760 434 2820or visitwww.carlsbadconnected.com
CECP
Significant Changes Significant Changes --HeightHeight
Significant Changes Significant Changes --HeightHeight
Schedule Schedule ––Likely ScenarioLikely ScenarioySeptember 2008 –Draft Preliminary Staff AssessmentyNov 2008 –CEC WorkshopyJan 2009 –Final Staff Assessmenty2ndQuarter 2009 –CEC Hearingsy3rdQuarter 2009 –CEC DecisionyPlant Construction –36 monthsy1stQuarter 2013 –Potential Online Date