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Suzanne Leta Liou Renewable Northwest Project 503-223-4544 RNP

Expanding the Northwest’s Renewable Energy Potential University of Oregon JELL Symposium, October 10, 2008. Oregon Statehouse. Suzanne Leta Liou Renewable Northwest Project 503-223-4544 www.RNP.org. Renewable Northwest Project (RNP). Objectives:

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Suzanne Leta Liou Renewable Northwest Project 503-223-4544 RNP

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  1. Expanding the Northwest’s Renewable Energy Potential University of Oregon JELL Symposium, October 10, 2008 Oregon Statehouse Suzanne Leta Liou Renewable Northwest Project503-223-4544 www.RNP.org

  2. Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) • Objectives: • Proper siting, advance policies that promote new renewables, expand retail markets • Geography: OR, WA, ID, MT • Members: Business, non-profit, educational

  3. Wind Potential Resource type: Variable, predictable Oregon: 7,991 aMW Washington: 7,078 aMW Idaho: 5,594 aMW Montana: 116,438 aMW Capacity Factor: 28-36% Real levelized cost (2006$): 4-7 cents kWh Construction lead time: 1-3 years

  4. Solar Potential >30,900 aMW Resource type: Variable, predictable Capacity factor: 16-30% Real levelized cost: Direct thermal - 3-13 cents/kWh, PV - 20-60 cents/kWh Construction time: 0-2 years

  5. Geothermal Potential >2,600 aMW Resource type: Baseload Capacity factor: >90% Real levelized cost: 4.5-7.5 cents/kWh Construction lead time: 1-3 years

  6. Renewable Energy in the Northwest Today • Over 2,300 MW currently serving Northwest load • Vast majority is wind • 1 geothermal project operating in Idaho, two additional projects under construction in Oregon • Solar is growing, especially in Oregon

  7. Key Issues • People • RPS implementation and defense • Wind Integration Action Plan • Siting guidelines • Transmission

  8. Dreams • Comprehensive climate legislation • Stable, long-term federal and state renewable policy • Accelerated/sustained development • Lower prices • Transmission in renewable-rich areas • Regulators, legislators who “get it” and lead • Large customer support due to stable prices

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