When the CPUC passed its 11.5 GW procurement order in June, Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen hailed it as a “landmark decision,” noting that “This is enough to power about 2.5 million households in the state, and all this will be coming from renewable or zero-emitting resources.”
The agency had previously issued two proposals to ensure power system reliability during the middle of the decade, which included between 500 MW and 1,500 MW of gas resources. However, regulators eventually approved the 11.5 GW decision that was 100% greenhouse gas-free, and opted instead to conduct more analysis before deciding whether to order additional capacity procurement.
