Regenerate Campaign
Fill in the blank: We envision a __% clean renewable energy future and a future without ____ in our state.
We envision a 100% clean renewable energy future and a future without gas plants in our state.
What does CPUC stand for?
California Public Utilities Commission
What does CEC stand for?
California Energy Commission
What does CAISO stand for?
California Independent System Operator
What does LADWP stand for?
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Name a Regenerate campaign win?
- CPUC ordered electricity providers to build 11,500 megawatts (MW) of new zero-emission electricity resources to come online between 2023-2026.
-CARB adopts climate plan including a 30 MMT greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2035 in their Scoping Plan.
What does the CPUC do?
Regulate privately owned utilities, set utility rates, protect consumers
What does the CEC do?
Certify power plants, prepare for energy emergencies, plan for the mix of energy resources
What does CAISO do?
Manage the flow of electricity across power lines; identify grid expansion needs
What does LADWP do?
Provide water and power to the city of Los Angeles, set an example for other public utilities
Who are the organizations who are part of the the Regenerate Coalition?
CEJA, CAUSE, CCAEJ, CBE and Sierra Club
Why do we work on the IRP (Integrated Resource Plan)
because it’s how our government decides where our electricity comes from
Fill in the blank: California's average summer peak demand is __ gigawatts (GW) of energy
38 gigawatts (GW) of energy
False: CAISO is a nonprofit public benefit corporation, and not a state agency. The Transmission Planning Process essentially looks at the state of our California power grid, ensures that it can provide reliable power
The Strategic Long-term Resource Plan is LADWP's version of the IRP, SB 100 or monitoring transmission lines?
The Strategic Long-term Resource Plan is LADWP's version of the CPUC’s IRP or Integrated Resource Plan
What date is Regenerate going to speak to CEC this month?
Wednesday, August 14th at 10am
Name one demand we have for the CPUC
Don’t allow CA to buy gas to meet energy demand
Ensure CA buys local renewables that will replace gas-fired power plants in EJ communities
Name one demand we have for the CEC
Include social costs and non-energy benefits in decisions about energy resources
Retire all gas plants, don’t just use them less
Prioritize local solutions such as rooftop solar and exclude polluting resources like hydrogen
Name one demand we have for CAISO
Plan transmission that reduces our reliance on gas plants, especially in EJ communities
Tie offshore wind energy to gas plant retirements
Maximize the grid we already have before building new expensive transmission lines
Name one demand we have for LADWP
Comply with LA’s 100% clean energy goals
Don’t burn hydrogen at gas plants in EJ communities
Prioritize clean alternatives over hydrogen