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1 Florida’s Electric Capacity and Fuel Needs Presentation by: James Dean Florida Public Service Commission to the: House Utilities and Telecommunications Committee September 13, 2005 Room 212 Knott Building

2 2 Existing and Planned Capacity by Fuel Type Total Existing Capacity = 50,094 MWNew Additions = 21,618 MW

3 3 Florida’s Electric Industry Fuel Use NUG: purchases from non-utility generators

4 4 Electric Energy Sources State of Florida 2004-2014

5 5 Natural Gas and Coal Requirements For Electric Generation State of Florida 2004-2014

6 6 Interstate Pipeline Facilities State of Florida Prepared by: Pipeline Integrity Program Management Pipeline Facility Planning 2005

7 7 FPSC Role in Electric Capacity and Fuel Emergencies Authority to maintain a reliable and coordinated grid for operational “as well as emergency purposes.” 366.04(2)(c), Florida Statutes. Two Response Plans Under FPSC Rules I. Generating Capacity Shortage (25-6.0183, Florida Administrative Code) II. Fuel Emergency Plans (25-6.0185, Florida Administrative Code)

8 8 Generating Capacity Shortage Plan 4 Levels of Action 1. Generating Capacity Advisory is established based on: A. Weather B. Individual utility is issuing conservation appeal C. Potential disruption of gas pipeline 2. Generating Capacity Alert exists when: A. The FRCC reserve capacity operating margin falls below the largest generator. B. Gas pipeline interruption 3. Generating Capacity Emergency exists when: A. One or more utility cannot meet its obligation to serve firm load B. Controlled load interruption to maintain grid reliability and safety 4. System Load Restoration

9 9 Fuel Emergency Plans Utilities develop specific fuel interruption plans FPSC approves initial plan and any subsequent revisions Plans address options such as off system purchases, fuel sharing, and priorities for customer interruptions


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