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California Public Utilities Commission Issues Order Instituting Rulemaking on Renewable Portfolio Standard Program

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The California Public Utilities Commission has initiated a rulemaking process to continue the implementation and administration of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program. The RPS program aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources in the state's energy mix. The commission has issued an order to consider further development of the program, which has been in place since 2002. The order institutes a proceeding to allow for public comment and input on the program's goals and implementation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The California Public Utilities Commission has initiated a rulemaking process to continue the implementation and administration of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program.
  • The RPS program aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources in the state's energy mix, with a goal of 60% renewable energy by 2030.
  • The commission has issued an order to consider further development of the program, which has been in place since 2002.
  • The order institutes a proceeding to allow for public comment and input on the program's goals and implementation.
  • 129 parties have been served with the notice of the proceeding, including major energy companies, environmental groups, and community choice aggregation programs.
  • Representative organizations for these parties include Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
  • The commission will consider a range of issues, including the RPS program's renewable energy targets, the allocation of renewable energy credits, and the implementation of community choice aggregation programs.

Statistics:

  • By 2030, California aims to generate 60% of its energy from renewable sources.
  • The RPS program has been in place since 2002 and has led to a significant increase in the use of renewable energy in California.
  • Renewable energy sources accounted for 35.7% of California's renewable portfolio in 2020.
  • The commission received over 200 submissions in response to the proposed decision on 2020 RPS procurement plans.
  • The proceeding is scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2023.

Sources:

  • Order Instituting Rulemaking to Continue Implementation and Administration, and Consider Further Development, of California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program, Rulemaking 18-07-003, Filed July 12, 2018.
  • "American Wind Energy Association California Caucus Opening Comments on the Proposed Decision on 2020 Renewable Portfolio Standard Procurement Plans," December 31, 2020.

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