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surcharges would also be subject to a third -party, independent
financial review, according to City Council action.

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LADWP Board Approves Policy to Boost Renewable Energy by 20% by 2017

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A subscription to Renewable Energy Bulletin is the ideal way of keeping
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Deaton said the goal is to enter into agreements with the
renewable energy providers once a renewable surcharge, if needed, is
established.
Since the IRP was established, LADWP has increased energy
efficiency and decreased emissions in Los Angeles by "repowering" its
aging, in-basin natural gas powered generating units with combined
cycle generators and state-of-the-art emissions technology, resulting
in over 75% emissions reductions.

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The information is collected from a wide range of journals
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LADWP expects to meet the RPS goals through
multiple projects over the next several years.

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LADWP, however, would continue to pursue smaller projects
with short-term agreements and minimal financial impact.

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He emphasized that LADWP will conduct detailed studies to
determine the need for a renewable energy surcharge to meet the RPS
goals, and, if needed, a calculation method and plan for implementing
the surcharge. LADWP is administering a $150 million program to install
rooftop solar photovoltaic systems throughout Los Angeles.

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"This policy provides a long-term framework to achieve the 20%
goal without compromising power reliability or the financial stability
of LADWP and its customers," he said.

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projects consist of wind, geothermal, landfill gas, biomass, and small
hydroelectric power facilities. For more information, visit www.ladwp.

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Department is also modernizing its hydroelectric power plant in San
Francisquito Canyon.

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The policy sets an interim goal of
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As described in the RFP, the
Department plans to acquire new renewable energy resources through
development and ownership of projects, and through mid- to long-term
power purchase agreements .

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The goals would be measured by the amount of electric
energy sales to retail customers.
"The RPS policy reflects LADWP's commitment to renewable resource
supply and is consistent with the City Council's resolution asking
LADWP to develop such a policy," said General Manager Ronald F.

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Deaton also said LADWP plans to initiate discussions with
neighborhood councils and other community groups, on the RPS policy
and potential RPS surcharge ordinance.

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Community Desks/Business Editors/News Editors

LOS ANGELES----The Board of Water and
Power Commissioners for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP) approved a policy May 23 that sets a goal of increasing
LADWP's supply of energy from renewable resources to 20% of its
generation mix by the year 2017 .

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Renewable Energy Bulletin presents reports of work in progress on all the
renewables -- solar, geothermal, hydropower, wind , ocean energy, biomass and
waste conversion. LADWP will also examine the possibility of a solar
surcharge to support a proposed set aside for solar photovoltaics.
LADWP is also in discussions with renewable resource providers
that made a "short list" of proposals submitted under the RPS request
for proposals that was issued on June 30, 2004.
Among renewable projects already in the works are the 120-megawatt
Pine Tree Wind project and an agreement to purchase 40 megawatts of
power annually from a proposed BioConverter green waste digestion
facility.

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Deaton.
LADWP also expects to initiate discussions with neighborhood
councils to update the LADWP's 2000 Integrated Resource Plan--a
10-year blueprint for meeting future energy load growth, improving
system reliability, maintaining the lowest possible rates, and
demonstrating environmental leadership.

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