Renewable Resource/Transmission Development Scenarios - PIER Final Project Report

Publication Number:    CEC-500-2011-050

Abstract:

The purpose of the Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative initial conceptual transmission plan is to recommend priority transmission projects for detailed study by the California Independent System Operator and publicly owned utilities. Transmission facility components of this conceptual plan were identified and evaluated by the Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative Conceptual Planning Work Group, Competitive Renewable Energy Zone Revision Work Group and Environmental Work Group on the basis of system electrical needs and overall developmental capacity. It also considered economic and environmental costs.

This report summarizes the conceptual transmission plan. It describes how it was developed by a diverse group of stakeholders who have given generously of their time and expertise.

Author(s):  Rich Ferguson Ph.D., David Olsen

Commission Division:    Technology Systems Division - R&D, PIER (500)

Office/Program:    PIER: Public Interest Energy Research

PIER Program Area:    Renewable Energy Technologies

Date Published:    December 2011

Date On Line:    12/30/2011

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