New calculations aim to add an additional 1,700 MW of geothermal capacity by 2030
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday voted 5-0 to adopt a Preferred System Portfolio that includes 12 GW of new solar, wind, battery storage and geothermal resources the state will need to procure by 2030 to meet ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals.
The decision caps a two-year process aimed at developing the state's benchmark portfolio. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) docket sought to balance resources needed to move to 100% zero carbon energy by 2045, versus capacity needed for near-term reliability.
Community Choice Aggregators (CCA) are expected to procure the majority of new resources in California in the next decade, and their renewables-heavy portfolios must be balanced against broader system needs, said regulators.
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