1. SPSG Meeting August 17, 2016 Salt Lake City, UT
WIEB’s RETI 2.0 Western Outreach Project
Thomas Carr
Western Interstate Energy Board
SPSG Meeting August 17, 2016 Salt Lake City, UT

2. RETI 1.0 and 2.0
California Energy Commission
California Public Utilities Commission
RETI 1.0
Stakeholder-driven process
when CA RPS going from 20% to 33%
Identified numerous potential transmission options
RETI 2.0
Accelerated, agency-driven, RETI reprise
Emphasis on long-term resource portfolio
optimization and GHG reduction
in Western context
Transmission Assessment Focus Areas (TAFA)

4. In-state TAFA Map California Public California Energy
Legend
Transmission Assessment Focus Areas (TAFAs)
California/
Oregon Intertie
Path 76
Northern California
San Joaquin Valley
California Desert
Path 24
Resource Potential and commercial interest
Existing and proposed renewable energy project clusters, 10m radius
Wind Potential Areas in Northern California
Path 52
Geothermal Areas
Least Conflict Composite Area - San Joaquin Valley, California
Priority Least Conflict Areas
Least Conflict Areas
Potential Least Conflict Areas
Eldorado/
Marketplace
Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
Development Focus Areas, Preferred Alt.
Import-Export Paths
Palo Verde/
Delaney
Major Import-Export Path.
Minor Import-Export Path
California Energy
Commission
California Public
Utilities Commission

5. Western TAFAs Areas/Issues identified by stakeholders WY and NM wind
California Energy Commission
California Public Utilities Commission
Western TAFAs
Areas/Issues identified by stakeholders
WY and NM wind
NV and AZ solar
NV geothermal
NW wind and geothermal
Resource changes in other states (coal, hydro)
Markets for CA surplus
OOS “Delivery” projects
OOS “Network” projects

6. RETI 2.0 Western Outreach Project
Request:
RETI 2.0 Western Outreach Project is being conducted by the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB) and National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) at the request of the California Natural Resources Agency
Purpose:
Gather stakeholder input from across the Western Interconnection regarding the availability of renewable energy and electric transmission that could contribute to meeting California’s renewable energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) objectives by 2030
Outreach audience
Western state leaders, regulators, utilities, system operators, renewable and transmission developers, and environmental, land use, and consumer advocates.

7. Project Overview
Project Steering Committee includes representatives from AZ, CO, MT, NV and WA
Two workshops:
Portland – Northwest focus on August 12
Las Vegas – Southwest focus on September 1
Focus questions identify key topics of interest for stakeholders and provide framework for workshop panels
Stakeholder feedback
Workshop presentations, Q&A, public comment
Written comments submitted up to September 8
Submitted through WIEB
Review and processing of stakeholder input culminates in final report at the end of September
Steering Committee Members: Doug Little (ACC); Chris Worley (CO Energy Office); Jeff Blend (MT DEQ); Angela Dykema (NV Gov. Energy Office); Tony Usibelli (WA Dept. Commerce)
Three areas for focus questions:
Setting the stage: The future of renewable energy markets in the West
Today’s grid: Existing capacity, constraints, and current trends
Future expansion: Examining new transmission to access high-quality renewables
Focus Areas for the Western Outreach:
Resource locations
OOS “Delivery” projects
OOS “Network” projects
Identified Import/Export Paths are also targeted
Collection and synthesis of comments
Draft report summarizing stakeholder feedback
WIEB and Steering Committee review of draft report
Final report end of September