On Nov.19, 2007, Chelan County PUD commissioners held a hearing
at 2 p.m. in the boardroom at 327 N. Wenatchee Ave.,
Wenatchee, Wash., to consider adopting proposed standards for
fuel source diversity and fossil fuel efficiency. On Dec. 3,
2007, commissioners did not adopt the fuel source diversity
standard, but determined that it may be in the best interests
of the District to adopt a fuel source diversity standard
before 2011, if appropriate. Commissioners also declined to
adopt the fossil fuel efficiency standard, finding it not
applicable to the District.
Here is a brief explanation of the standards that were
considered:
Fuel Source Diversity
According to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, each electric
utility shall develop a plan to minimize dependence on one
fuel source and to ensure that the electric energy it sells to
consumers is generated using a diverse range of fuels and
technologies, including renewable technologies.
Fossil Fuel Efficiency
According to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, each electric
utility shall develop and implement a 10-year plan to increase
the efficiency of its fossil fuel generation.
Public comment process
A presentation was made to the Board of Commissioners on July
30, 2007, describing the PURPA process and setting forth a
schedule for consideration and determination of these two
standards. In accordance with deadlines in the
Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Board initiated
consideration of the fuel source diversity and fossil fuel
efficiency standards before Aug. 8, 2007. A display
advertisement and legal notice requesting public comment was
published on Aug. 5, 2007. Legal notice of the public hearing
was published on Oct. 19, 2007 and a display advertisement was
published on Nov. 4, 2007. A public hearing was held Nov. 19,
2007 and a determination on each standard was made on Dec. 3,
2007.
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