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Existing source Rule—Potential Impacts to UAMPS. Mason Baker, General Counsel. Overview. Overview of UAMPS as organization UAMPS Carbon Emitting Generating Assets UAMPS Non-carbon Emitting Generating Assets UAMPS “Early Action” Efforts Impact of 111d Rulemaking on UAMPS.
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Existing source Rule—Potential Impacts to UAMPS Mason Baker, General Counsel
Overview • Overview of UAMPS as organization • UAMPS Carbon Emitting Generating Assets • UAMPS Non-carbon Emitting Generating Assets • UAMPS “Early Action” Efforts • Impact of 111d Rulemaking on UAMPS
UAMPS’ Organizational Structure • UAMPS=Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems • Not-for-profit • Joint Action Agency comprised of consumer owned electric utilities • 45 Members in Eight Western States • UAMPS currently offers 15 different projects for its members’ participation • Member autonomy: UAMPS members elect which projects to participate in given their specific needs
UAMPS Carbon Generating Assets • San Juan Generating Station=1848 MW (4 units) • UAMPS ownership=36MW Entitlement • Hunter Unit 2 Coal Plant=430 MW • UAMPS ownership= 63 MW • Nebo Power Plant=140 MW NGCC
UAMPS Non-Carbon Emitting projects • Horse Butte Wind Facility=57.6 MW • Pleasant Valley Wind=15MW • Colorado River Storage Protection Allocation=200 MW • Small Hydro=many members with units < 5 MW • Jim State Hydro= 25MW • Jordanelle Hydro=12MW
UAMPS “Early Action” Efforts • Smart Energy Program • Horse Butte Wind Project • Energy Efficiency Program launched in 2008 [add chart show CO2 abated to date through energy efficiency]
Potential Impacts of 111d Rulemaking • CO2 Emission Limit for Existing Limit Beneath Current Emissions • Increased Cost for UAMPS Coal Fleet • Mitigate Costs through portfolio standard compliance option • Using Emission Credits from Carbon-Free Resources (Wind, Hydro, etc.) • UAMPS Smart Energy Program—using Emission Credits from Energy Efficiency Program • [TO BE FILLED IN on Monday Evening!!!]