Developing Renewable Generation on State Property, Installing Renewable Energy on State Buildings and Other State-Owned Property - Lead Commissioner Report

Publication Number:    CEC-150-2011-001-CMF

Abstract:
California has a long history of developing renewable energy resources to help meet its energy needs. This report focuses on the potential for developing renewable distributed generation - onsite or small energy systems located close to where energy is consumed - on state-owned properties to contribute toward the goal of installing 20,000 megawatts of renewable generation by 2020. In addition to distributed generation, the report explores the potential for developing utility-scale renewables on state properties. Making state properties available to renewable developers could reduce energy costs in state buildings, create new sources of revenue by leasing vacant or unused lands and rights-of-way, and provide cost savings to the state through reduced land maintenance costs that would be assumed by renewable developers who use those lands. The report outlines the current amount of renewable energy development on state properties, challenges and opportunities for further development, and next steps. Through its leadership, California has the opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of renewable distributed generation and encourage increased deployment of these resources throughout the state and across the country.

Author(s):  Heather Raitt

Commission Division:    Executive Office (150)

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Date Report Completed:    January 2012

Date On Line:    01/19/2012

Acrobat PDF File Size: 113 pages, 4100 kilobytes