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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-14; City Council; 19610; Update on NRG's Proposed Power PlantCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# 19,610 MTG. 10/14/08 DEPT. CM UPDATE ON PROPOSED POWER PLANT AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS DEPT. HEAD J<>-~~- CITY ATTY. (W? CITY MGR. 0^-^ 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. However, based on extensive analysis of the project, the City of Carlsbad opposes the power plant at its proposed location. The City continues to work closely with the CEC 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 proposed power plant and highlight some upcoming events. 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. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN AMENDED D D D D D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN RETURNED TO STAFF OTHER -SEE MINUTES Council received the report. D D D D Update:Update:Proposed Proposed Carlsbad Energy Center Carlsbad Energy Center Project Project (CECP)(CECP) Project LocationCarlsbad BoulevardI-5Pacific Ocean Agua Hedionda Lagoon RR PurposePurpose„Review recent activities„Discuss upcoming events„Provide updated CEC review schedule „Answer questions Recent ActivitiesRecent Activities„Council Resolution 2008-235„Reaffirms opposition to CECP „Precludes non-Coastal dependent uses„Supports greater public use„Supports comprehensive planning Recent ActivitiesRecent Activities„“Power of Vision” citizens group„NRG open house Recent ActivitiesRecent Activities„City communication efforts„Speaker’s Bureau„Contact with outside groups„Website„City staff correspondence„3rd set of data requests„Letters to CEC, NRG, and SDG&E„New site and visual simulations SimulationSimulationExisting Power PlantAgua Hedionda Lagoon I-5 (Widened) Strawberry FieldsRRSwitchyard Site ConstraintsSite ConstraintsI-5 WideningSewer Line & Rail TrailLift Station SimulationSimulationExisting Power Plant ExistingExisting SimulationSimulation Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events„City-wide mailing„Return postcard to CEC„Imagine Carlsbad Presentation„NRG and City to present„November 6 Workshop on CECP„City-organized event„Presentation by CEC„CEC review Project ScheduleProject ScheduleEventEventCEC Initial CEC Initial ScheduleScheduleCarlsbad Carlsbad Anticipated Anticipated ScheduleScheduleDraft Preliminary Staff Draft Preliminary Staff Assessment (PSA)Assessment (PSA)April 2008April 2008November 2008 November 2008 ––January 2009January 2009PSA WorkshopPSA WorkshopApril 2008April 200811ststQtr 2009Qtr 2009Final Staff Assessment Final Staff Assessment (FSA)(FSA)May 2008May 200822ndndQtr 2009Qtr 2009Evidentiary HearingsEvidentiary HearingsTBDTBD33rdrdQtr 2009Qtr 2009CEC DecisionCEC DecisionNovember 2008November 200811ststQtr 2010Qtr 2010Plant ConstructionPlant Construction24 Months24 Months3030--36 Months36 MonthsPotential Online DatePotential Online DateNov 2010Nov 201011st st --22ndndQtr 2013Qtr 2013 QuestionsQuestions