Background
From October 2013 until September 2015, the CAWCD Board of Directors and staff had convened several meetings, workshops, and retreats to discuss the future of the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) and power alternatives. In October 2015, the CAWCD Board adopted the Post-NGS Power Strategy that calls for the diversify CAP’s energy portfolio. Most recently, the CAWCD “Power Task Force” was convened, which is chaired and comprised of CAWCD Board Members. The scope of the Task Force was to review the operation and policy considerations related to the potential closing of the NGS and its impact on CAP.
Conclusion
The Power Task Force has concluded as of the June 22, 2017, meeting. The Task Force provided recommendations to CAP staff on the criteria that will be incorporated in a Request for Proposal (RFP). The product of the RFP will be several portfolios based on cost, renewables, Arizona energy providers, and diversification which will be brought to the Finance, Audit, and Power Committee for consideration and recommendation. The Power Task Force has concluded as of the June 22, 2017, meeting. The Task Force provided recommendations to CAP staff on the criteria that will be incorporated in a Request for Proposal (RFP). The product of the RFP will be several portfolios based on cost, renewables, Arizona energy providers, and diversification which will be brought to the Finance, Audit, and Power Committee for consideration and recommendation.
Co-Chairs: Heather Macre, Mark TaylorMembers: Alexandra Arboleda, Lisa A. Atkins, Jennifer Brown, Karen Cesare, Guy Carpenter, Terry Goddard, Benjamin Graff, Jim Hartdegen, Jim Holway, Pat Jacobs, Mark Lewis, Sharon Megdal, Pamela Pickard
Meetings
Meeting #1 (2/16/2017)
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Impact of NGS Closure on CAP
- Post-NGS Strategy
- CAP Energy Needs
- Potential Options for CAP Pumping Energy
- Video - Items distributed at meeting
- NGS Timeline
- NGS Non-US Owners Statement of Position
- Navajo Project Coordinating Committee, Agreement No. 125
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Review of CAP Energy Needs
- Update on Power Market
- Review of Power Acquisition Alternative
- Discussion Regarding Risk Tolerance
- Video
Meeting #3 (4/20/2017)
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Presentation by Amanda Ormand
- Presentation by NREL
- Video
Meeting #4 (5/18/2017)
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Arizona Transmission Network
- Wholesale Energy Markets in the West
- Overview of Desert Southwest Power Market
- Video
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Discussion Regarding Risk and Diversification in Post-NGS Power Portfolio
- Video
Meetings, Workshops and Retreats Prior to Commencement of the Power Task Force
Board of Directors Power Retreat (10/17-18/2013)
- Agenda
- Presentations
- CAP Energy Needs
- Overview of Generation Alternatives
- CAP Energy Portfolio – Post-NGS
Board of Directors Scenario Planning Workshop (6/24/2014)
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Scenario Planning Overview
- Power Workshop PowerPoint
- Power Procurement Scenarios Graphic
- CAP Energy Strategy Scenarios
Finance, Audit, and Power Committee Presentation (4/16/2015)
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Report on and Discussion of Post-NGS Energy Portfolio
Finance, Audit, and Power Committee Presentation (9/17/2015)