GloSho'14: Accessing the Water and Energy Markets of California - Robert Weisenmiller

1. Opportunities in California’s
Electricity Markets
Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller
California Energy Commission
Robert.Weisenmiller@energy.ca.gov
(916) 654-5036
Glosho, Los Angeles
October 6th, 2014

2. California’s Electricity Markets
Key Insights
– California’s Electricity Sector is evolving to meet consumer
demands, reduce its environmental impact and accommodate
technological advancements
• Consumers want energy that is reliable, safe, secure, clean and affordable
• AB 32: California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 Significantly
Influences California’s Electricity Markets:
– Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 level by 2020
– Cap & Trade influences investments toward clean energy
technologies
• Technological Advancements – smart meters, energy storage, distributed
solar PV, fuel cells etc. are forcing the electricity sector to change. These
advancement are also being driven by California’s clean energy policies
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3. California’s Clean Energy Goals
– Electricity Sector
• Renewables Portfolio Standard - 33%
of utility electric retail sales by 2020
• 20,000 MW of Renewable Electricity
by 2020
– 12,000 MW of Distributed Generation
– 8,000 MW Large-Scale Generation
• 6,500 MW of New Combined Heat &
Power Capacity by 2030
• Zero-Net Energy by 2020 for new
residential buildings & 2030 for new
commercial buildings
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4. Electric System of Tomorrow
Investment Needed
Clean & Efficient
Electric Generation
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Electric Vehicles & Solar PV
Distributed Electricity
Generation
Facility
Large-Scale Wind
Electricity
Generation
Large-Scale Solar PV
Electricity Generation
Advanced
Management &
Operational Systems
Electricity Storage

5. Match-Funding Opportunities
California Energy Commission (CEC)
• Energy Research, Development, Demonstration &
Deployment Programs
– The Electric Program Investment Charge funds innovative projects
that improve the states electricity system.
• Over $100 million available per year
• Program funds are administered by the CEC and the states Investor
Owned Utilities.
– The Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Natural Gas Program
funds innovative projects that improve the state’s natural gas system.
• Over $20 million available per year
• Alternative & Renewable Fuel & Vehicle Technology Program
– Roughly $100 million available per year for alternative fuel production,
infrastructure and advanced vehicle technology
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6. Thank You
Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller
California Energy Commission
Robert.Weisenmiller@energy.ca.gov
(916) 654-5036
Gloshow, Los Angeles
October 6th, 2014

7. Thank You
Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller
California Energy Commission
Robert.Weisenmiller@energy.ca.gov
(916) 654-5036
Gloshow, Los Angeles
October 6th, 2014