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SB 1383 Dairy Biomethane Pipeline Injection Pilot Projects RFP Workshop

Join the workshop on January 31, 2018, to discuss the RFP for dairy biomethane pilot projects aiming to reduce methane emissions. Learn about the selection process, project framework, and upcoming deadlines. Share insights and collaborate for a sustainable future.

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SB 1383 Dairy Biomethane Pipeline Injection Pilot Projects RFP Workshop

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  1. SB 1383 Dairy Biomethane Pipeline Injection Pilot Projects RFP Workshop January 31, 2017 Jamie Ormond Energy Division California Public Utilities Commission

  2. Big Goals How did we get here? SB 1383 (Lara, 2016) sets targets for statewide reductions in SLCP emissions of 40% below 2013 levels by 2030 for methane! “The State’s organic waste should be put to beneficial use, such as soil amendments/compost, electrical generation, transportation fuel, and pipeline-injected renewable natural gas.” (California Air Resources Board: Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, March 2017, p3)

  3. Guiding Principles • Designed to maximize air pollution reductions and other co-benefits especially considering disadvantaged communities • Developed in consultation with disadvantaged communities, affected industries, relevant local and State agencies, and other stakeholders (California Air Resources Board: Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, March 2017, p4)

  4. CPUC's Schedule-to-date • SB 1383 directs CPUC to implement no less than 5 dairy biomethane pilot projects to demonstrate interconnection to the common carrier pipeline system • R. 17-06-015 pilot rulemaking to develop selection and implementation plan for these pilots • D. 17-12-004 established the pilot project implementation and selection framework on Dec. 14, 2017 • Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) received by CPUC on Jan. 18, 2018 and posted on the website • Today, January 31, 2018, workshop to discuss RFP, questions, & the future

  5. To consider • Selected projects will receive the backing of the State of California • Go team! • Innovation, tech, #ForOurFuture • Pilots for science (CEC) • Innovative community-based agreements • Big on Safety!

  6. Expectations • Prepare to disclose • Please let us know if you’re receiving funds from other gov’t agency solicitations • Teamwork! • Good PR! • Information for the CPUC website

  7. From Decision: Appendix A – Dairy Biomethane Pilot Implementation Framework (page 3)

  8. Next Steps • Comments on the RFP to be received on Feb. 5, 2018 • Reply Comments on the RFP to be received on Feb. 12, 2018 • Final Draft of RFP to be received on or about Feb. 15, 2018 • Selection Committee to review and issue final RFP on or about March 7, 2018 • All information will be posted on the website: www.cpuc.ca.gov/renewable_natural_gas

  9. Agenda for today • Message from our Sister Agencies • California Department of Food and Agriculture • California Air Resources Board • Conversation with Utilities and Agencies about RFP • Brief presentation • Q&A

  10. Thank you! #ForOurFuture Jamie Ormond Energy Division California Public Utilities Commission 415-703-1193 Jamie.Ormond@cpuc.ca.gov http://cpuc.ca.gov/renewable_natural_gas/

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