Welcome! Bakersfield Power Connect Open House. Bienvenido! Reunión Pública

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1 Welcome! Open House Bienvenido! Reunión Pública

2 Minimizing Environmental Impacts Working closely with the community and environmental experts We are committed to identifying sites and routes with the least overall impacts. Environmental and engineering experts will conduct extensive research and field reviews. Public input will be collected through stakeholder briefings, meetings and community open houses. Project will undergo formal environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), providing additional opportunities for public input. CEQA requires a comprehensive environmental assessment analyzing a project s effects and identifying appropriate mitigation in these areas: Aesthetics Agricultural resources Air quality Biological resources Cultural resources Geology and soils Greenhouse gases Hazards and hazardous materials Hydrology and water quality Land use and planning Mineral resources Noise Population and housing Public services Recreation Transportation and traffic Utilities and service systems

3 Anticipated Project Timeline Cronograma previsto del proyecto Increasing reliability by 2020* Aumentado la estabilidad antes del 2020* * We will submit a formal project application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for review and approval at the end of Based on our current timeline, the project is expected to be operational in * Enviaremos la aplicación formal del proyecto a la Comisión de Utilidades Públicas de California (CPUC) para su evaluación y aprobación a principios al final de Basados en el cronograma actual, se espera que el proyecto esté operando en el año 2020.

4 Project Overview Increasing electric reliability for Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities Project Study Area will strengthen the grid and help PG&E continue to provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source for 100,000 customers in the area. The proposed 65 project will include: Building a new substation; 58 Kern PP Converting about 16 miles of transmission lines between PG&E s Magunden existing Wheeler Ridge Substation and 43 Tevis 230 kv Stockdale 58 the proposed new substation from 115 kv to 230 kv; BAKERSFIELD Lamont Converting about 5 miles of 184 transmission lines between PG&E s 119 existing Stockdale Substation and the proposed new substation from to 230 kv; 223 Rebuilding about 6 miles of idle 115 Legend kv transmission lines between the proposed new substation and PG&E s existing Magunden Substation; Existing Transmission Lines Project Study Area Existing Substation City Boundaries Potential Substation Area Adobe Switching Wheeler Ridge Reconductoring about 6 miles of 230 kv transmission line between PG&E s existing Stockdale and Kern PP substations; and Upgrading the existing Stockdale, Lamont, Kern PP, Magunden and Wheeler Ridge substations.

5 Providing Reliable Energy Increasing electric reliability in Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities Increases the capacity of the local electric grid, ensuring PG&E continues to stay in front of the area s growing energy demands. Increases efficiencies in the electric system, limiting the impact and potential risk of local customer power outages. Addresses a need for a new substation and upgrades to surrounding substations and transmission lines identified by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages the state s electric grid.

6 Supporting Economic Growth Investing in local electric infrastructure Helps provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source for leading businesses in Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities. Strengthens the grid to respond to growing energy demands from the region s diverse economy. Promotes a strong commercial environment that will support the continued economic recovery and growth of the region s agricultural sector.

7 Supporting Clean Energy Goals Apoyando los objetivos de energía limpia Helping deliver electricity generated from renewable energy sources Ayudando a suministrar electricidad generada a partir de fuentes renovables de energía We deliver some of the nation s cleanest energy to our customers, and more than half of our electric power comes from renewable or carbon free sources. Proveemos a nuestros clientes una de las energías más limpias de la nación y más de la mitad de nuestra electricidad proviene de fuentes renovables o libres de carbono. Investments in the grid are important as we continue to explore new sources of renewable technology and actively expand our renewable energy supplies to support our commitment to meeting California s renewable energy goals. 18% 15% 25% 1% 22% 19% Wind Eólica: 31% Geothermal Geotérmica: 26% Unspecified Power Energía no especificada Natural Gas Gas natural Other Otros Large Hydroelectric Hidroeléctricas grandes Nuclear Nuclear Eligible Renewable Renovable elegible Inversiones en la red son importantes mientras seguimos explorando nuevas fuentes de tecnología renovable y activamente expandimos nuestros suministros de energía renovable para respaldar nuestro compromiso con el cumplimiento de los objetivos de energía renovable de California. Biomass and Waste Biomasa y desechos: 23% Eligible Hydroelectric Hidroeléctrica elegible: 19% Solar Solar: 1% 2011 Electric Power Mix for Kern Division Mezcla de energía eléctrica de la División Kern en el 2011 * Unspecified Power refers to electricity generated that is not traceable to specific generation sources by any auditable contract trail. * Energía no especificada se refiere a electricidad generada que no se puede adjudicar a fuentes específicas de energía por medio de ninguno de los registros de auditoría contractuales.

8 Phases of Outreach Committed to community engagement Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Initial stakeholder outreach Project and site development Environmental analysis of potential and feedback and feedback alternatives and continued outreach Kern PP Magunden 43 Tevis 230 kv Stockdale BAKERSFIELD Lamont Map to be developed Map to be developed Legend Existing Transmission Lines Project Study Area Existing Substation City Boundaries Potential Substation Area Adobe Switching Wheeler Ridge Identify large geographic area where project could reasonably be located. Introduce the project, educate community about the process and listen to what matters to them. Conduct outreach and field reviews to determine opportunities and constraints. Refine the project study area and determine potential sites for the public to provide feedback. Hold public workshops and open houses to engage the local community. Continue gathering community input. Refine options for sites based on community feedback. Continue community engagement leading up to regulatory submittal.

9 Electric Grid Overview Información general de la red eléctrica How electricity moves from its source to your home or business Cómo se mueve la electricidad desde su fuente hasta su hogar o negocio Unspecified Power Energía no especificada 15% Natural Gas Gas natural 25% 1% Other Otros Large Hydroelectric Hidroeléctricas grandes 18% 22% 19% Nuclear Nuclear Eligible Renewable Renovable elegible Wind Eólica: 31% Geothermal Geotérmica: 26% Biomass and Waste Biomasa y desechos: 23% Eligible Hydroelectric Hidroeléctrica elegible: 19% Solar Solar: 1% Power Generation Generación de energía Transmission Substation Subestación de transmisión Transmission Lines Líneas de transmisión Homes and Businesses Hogares y negocios Distribution Lines Líneas de distribución Distribution Substation Subestación de distribución

10 California Electric Projects Approval Process Breaking down the regulatory process

11 Ensuring Your Safety and Security Our commitment to always put safety first PG&E is committed to investing in local infrastructure upgrades to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy to our customers. The security of our substations is a top priority. PG&E will implement safety and security measures that meet the highest established standards for critical infrastructure protection, including: protective perimeter fencing proper signage intrusion detection system and alarms card restricted access to the site motion sensors 24/7 video surveillance perimeter lighting advanced network firewalls for telecommunications systems We are coordinating closely with local law enforcement to ensure security concerns are understood and addressed. Upgrades to the transmission system will consider proximity to nearby homes, businesses and farms, as well as the area s natural vegetation, ensuring adequate distances to maintain a safe environment. Our employees are guided by a company pledge to always put safety first.

12 Typical Transmission Line Structures Potential options for project structures Estructuras típicas de la línea de transmisión Posibles opciones para las estructuras del proyecto We are committed to working with the community to minimize impacts while providing reliable energy for our future. Input gathered from the community will help direct the selection of the structures used for this project. Nuestro compromiso es trabajar con la comunidad para minimizar impactos mientras suministramos energía confiable para nuestro futuro. Los comentarios de la comunidad ayudarán a dirigir la selección de las estructuras que se usarán en el proyecto. 230 kv Light Duty Steel Pole Tubular Steel Pole Tubular Steel Pole Lattice Tower Tubular Steel Pole Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero livianos Postes de acero tubulares Postes de acero tubulares Torres de celosía Postes de acero tubulares Postes de acero tubulares Potential options for transmission lines running from the new substation to Magunden Substation. Posibles opciones para las líneas de transmissión que corren desde la nueva subestación a la Subestación Magunden. Potential options for transmission lines running from the new substation to Stockdale Substation. Posibles opciones potenciales para las líneas de transmissión que corren desde la nueva subestación a la Subestación Stockdale. Potential options for transmission lines running from the new substation to Wheeler Ridge Substation. Posibles opciones para las líneas de transmissión que corren desde la nueva subestación a la Subestación Wheeler Ridge.