• Comments on SB 100 Joint Agency Report February 24, 2020 Modeling Inputs and Assumptions Workshop

    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

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  • Comments on California’s Carbon Neutrality Goals: Approaches for the Industrial Sector Meeting

    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 >>

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  • Comments on the OIR to Establish Policies, Processes, and Rules to Ensure Safe and Reliable Gas Systems in California and Perform Long-term Gas System Planning

    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

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  • Letter Governor Newsom on 2020-2021 Budget Request

    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

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  • Reply Comments on CPUC 19-09-009 Track 1 Microgird and Resiliency Strategies Staff Proposal

    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

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  • Comments on Draft Scoping Order for the 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update

    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

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  • Comments on CPUC 19-09-009 Track 1 Microgird and Resiliency Strategies

    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 >>

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  • Reply Comments on CPUC R.13-02-008 Phase 4 – Establishing Hydrogen Standards and Protocols

    On January 27, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC on the R.13-02-008 Phase 4, which is addressing a variety of issues related to hydrogen. The CHBC continues to strongly support establishing hydrogen injection standards and protocols, a technical study to determine safe blending limits, and a preliminary injection standard within 12 months, which will

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  • Comments for CEC 19-OIR-01 on Draft 2020 Load Management Rulemaking Scoping Memo

    On January 21, the CHBC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission on the proposed draft of the 2020 Load Management Rulemaking Scoping Memo (Scoping Memo). The CHBC expressed its general support to deploy an array of load management technologies to enable achievement of the state’s renewable and carbon neutral energy goals. Download the comments

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  • Comments on Scoping Memo and Ruling Opening Phase 4 of Rulemaking 13-02-008

    On January 10, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the R.13-02-008 proceeding, which will consider issues related to hydrogen. The CHBC’s opening comments covered an array of points for the CPUC to consider as it works to establish injection standards and protocols for California. Overall, the CHBC strongly supports the opening of Phase

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