On March 20, the CHBC submitted comments to the CEC on the staff Workshop on Research and Development Opportunities for Floating Offshore Wind. The comments supported the recommendation to facilitate advanced hydrogen and other technologies to integrate offshore wind into the grid. Additionally, the CHBC recommended including studies and projects related to coupling offshore wind

On March 17, the CHBC submitted its reply comments to the CPUC regarding the R.16-02-007 proceeding on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios. The CHBC expressed its agreement with comments made by CESA and EDF that support the Commission to include a wide range of long duration storage technologies in the resource portfolio

On March 12, the CHBC submitted its reply comments to the CPUC on the R.20-01-007 proceeding, which will establish policies, processes, and rules for the gas system. The comments centered on two points from the previous round of comments: Agree with comments by Middle River Power and others that encourage the Commission to consider options

On March 12, the CHBC submitted its opening comments to the CPUC regarding the R.16-02-007 proceeding on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios. The comments focused on three aspects of the PD: Agree with the inclusion of roughly 1 GW of long duration storage by 2026 as part of the portfolio in the

On March 9, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the proposed decision to establish building decarbonization pilot programs. The comments outlined the following points: Agree with party comments that support a greenhouse gas reduction metric, and particularly inclusion of renewable gas like hydrogen and methanated hydrogen made from electricity or biogas feedstock, in

On March 9, the CHBC submitted comments to the CEC regarding the SB 100 Joint Agency Report.The CHBC agreed with the direction of commenters thus far to ensure implementation of SB 100 is not prescriptive, maximizes optionality, and is technology inclusive. The comments outlined five points: Agree with E3 that gaseous fuels will be needed

On March 6, the CHBC submitted comments to the CARB regarding its Webinar on California’s Carbon Neutrality Goals: Approaches for the Industrial Sector Meeting. The CHBC expressed its support continued focus on industrial sector emissions in its efforts to pursue statewide carbon neutrality by 2045. Read the full comments here >>

On February 26, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the “OIR to Establish Policies, Processes, and Rules to Ensure Safe and Reliable Gas Systems in California and Perform Long-Term Gas System Planning.” The comments outlined the role of renewable gas to address short lived climate pollutants, the need for a rigorous, peer-reviewed analysis

On February 19, the CHBC sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The CHBC expressed appreciation for the Governor’s continued support climate, energy and air quality issues, as well as support for the Climate Catalyst Fund. In addition to expressing its support, the CHBC outlined four areas to help achieve

On February 6, the CHBC submitted reply comments to the CPUC regarding the R.19-09-009 proceeding on the Track 1 Microgrid and Resiliency Strategies Staff Proposal. The CHBC reply comments focused on four areas: Several parties representing multiple sectors, in addition to CHBC, specifically advocated in their comments for hydrogen and fuel cells to be included

On January 31, the CHBC submitted comments to the CEC regarding the draft scoping order for the 2020 IEPR. Overall, the CHBC supported the scoping order and provided the following feedback: Be sure that workshops and topics in the Transportation Section include fuel cell electric vehicle FCEV technologies, including infrastructure, along with battery electric. Be

On January 30, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the staff proposal titled, “Short-Term Actions to Accelerate the Deployment of Microgrids and Related Resiliency Solutions.” The CHBC comments addressed prioritizing interconnection applications to deliver resiliency services at key sites and locations. Read the full comments here >>