Welcome! Northern San Joaquin Power Connect Open House. Bienvenido! Reunión pública de Northern San Joaquin Power Connect

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1 Welcome! Open House Bienvenido! Reunión pública de

2 Minimizing Environmental Impacts Working closely with the community and environmental experts We are committed to identifying 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 Project Overview Increasing electric reliability for northern San Joaquin communities Project Study Area will help ensure electric reliability and increase the capacity of the local electric system for about 50,000 households and THORNTON ACAMPO businesses in Stockton, Lodi and the surrounding communities. The proposed project will include: WOODBRIDGE Lodi LODI Woodbridge Tap Industrial Victor LOCKEFORD Constructing two new high-capacity, 230 kv transmission lines to connect: PG&E s existing 8 Mile Substation, S. Hutchins St. LODI Lodi Industrial E Kettleman Ln. E Kettleman Ln. Lockeford Lockeford 230 kv PG&E s existing Lockeford Substation and 230 kv E. Harney Ln. Lodi Electric Utility s existing Fred M. Reid Industrial Substation. San San Joaquin Joaquin River River 8 Mile 8 Mile 8 Mile Rd. 8 Mile Rd. STOCKTON Hammer Ln. Hammer Ln. MORADA Alpine Rd. Legend Legend Existing Transmission Lines Project Study Area Existing 230 kv Transmission Lines Existing Substation Project Study Area City Boundaries Existing Substation City Boundaries Upgrading and potentially expanding these substations to maintain efficiency and increase reliability and flexibility, allowing lines to be isolated for repairs and outages. STOCKTON

4 Providing Reliable Energy Increasing electric reliability for northern San Joaquin 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 when dealing with service interruptions, benefiting residents, businesses and growers across the region. Addresses a need for a new transmission source to avoid potential voltage and thermal overload concerns in the area identified by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages the state s electric grid.

5 Supporting Economic Growth Investing in local electric infrastructure Helps provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source that meets the needs of the area s leading manufacturing and industrial firms. Strengthens the grid to respond to growing energy demands from the region s evolving economy and the thriving wine industry. Promotes a strong commercial environment that attracts and retains a diverse group of employers and industries.

6 Supporting Clean Energy Goals Helping deliver electricity generated from renewable energy sources PG&E is aggressively adding more renewable energy to our power mix under California s renewable portfolio standard, and we are well on our way toward 50 percent renewables by the end of Currently, more than 50 percent of the electric power supplied to PG&E customers comes from carbon-free sources. Biogas: 14MW Biomass: 66MW 6% 31% Wind: 113MW 53% We deliver some of the nation s cleanest energy to our customers, and more than half of our electric power comes from renewable sources. Small Hydroelectric: 16MW 7% 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. Solar: 6MW 3% Renewable Energy Capacity for Stockton Division

7 Phases of Outreach Committed to community engagement Phase 1 Initial stakeholder outreach and feedback Phase 2 Corridor and route development and feedback Phase 3 Environmental analysis of potential alternatives and continued outreach THORNTON ACAMPO THORNTON ACAMPO WOODBRIDGE Woodbridge Tap LOCKEFORD WOODBRIDGE LOCKEFORD Lodi Victor LODI Industrial 230 kv LODI Lodi Industrial E Kettleman Ln. Lockeford 230 kv S. Hutchins St. E Kettleman Ln. E. Harney Ln. Alpine Rd. Lockeford Map to be developed San Joaquin River 8 Mile 8 Mile Rd. Hammer Ln. MORADA Legend Existing Transmission Lines Existing 230 kv Transmission Lines Project Study Area Existing Substation City Boundaries San Joaquin River 8 Mile 8 Mile Rd. STOCKTON Hammer Ln. MORADA Legend Project Study Area Existing Substation City Boundaries STOCKTON Identify large geographic area where project could reasonably be located. Conduct outreach and field reviews to determine opportunities and constraints. Meet with additional stakeholders to gather valuable feedback. Introduce the project, educate community about the process and listen to what matters to them before developing potential routes. Refine the project study area and determine potential corridors and routes for the public to provide feedback. Hold public workshops and open houses to engage the local community. Refine options for routes based on community feedback and environmental reviews. Continue community engagement leading up to regulatory submittal of proposed route and alternatives.

8 Routing Criteria Reducing impacts to the environment and local community We will work closely with the local community, government agencies and organizations to gather stakeholder input to help identify potential corridors and routes that minimize potential impacts. The California Public Utilities Commission, which has sole jurisdiction over the siting of transmission lines, will decide the final route following a robust review process that provides numerous additional opportunities for public input. Potential routes take into consideration: Established land uses; Agricultural uses and crops, such as vineyards and orchards; Length of the electric transmission line to improve reliability; Biological, cultural and visual resources; Constructability and engineering issues; and Costs to customers.

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 Renewable Renovable 22% 10% 18% 28% Hydroelectric Hidroelectrica Unspecified Sin especificar Natural Gas Gas natural 22% Nuclear Nuclear ecified Power refers to electricity generated that is not traceable to specific 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 START Local power needs identified PG&E develops project to meet needs Project submitted to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) CAISO considers project and need and holds public meetings We Are Here CPUC conducts environmental/ technical analysis and hosts public meetings PG&E files permit application with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) PG&E gathers feedback from community and develops project plans and alternatives CAISO approves project CPUC releases draft environmental document for 45 day public comment period CPUC reviews comments and releases final environmental document CPUC reviews findings and announces proposed decision on project and location Public comment period on proposed decision CPUC reviews comments and issues final decision Role and Responsible Party: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is responsible for safe transmission and delivery of energy. California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is charged with ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of electricity on the electron superhighway we know as the power grid. California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is charged with regulating investor owned utilities including PG&E.

11 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 Potential Transmission Line Structures Propuestos estructuras de líneas de transmisión Lattice Tower Torres de celosía Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero tubulares

12 Environmental Resources Recursos ambientales Conducting studies to evaluate potential impacts to environmental resources Realizando estudios para evaluar impactos potenciales sobre los recursos ambientales Aesthetics Estética Agricultural Agricultura Air Quality and GHG Calidad del aire y gases invernadero Biological Resources Recursos biológicos Cultural Resources (including Paleo) Recursos culturales (incluyendo paleo) Geological (Geotech and Soils) Geología (geotecnia y suelos) Hazards/Hazardous Materials Riesgos/Materiales peligrosos Hydrology/Water Quality Hidrología/Calidad del agua Land Use Uso de la tierra Mineral Resources Recursos minerales Noise Ruido Population/Housing Población/Vivienda Traffic/Transportation Tráfico/Transporte