Connecting New Energy Solutions Cory Scott, Managing Director Customer Solutions
Pacific Power Overview • 760,000 customers in 3 states • Regulated by multiple state public utility commissions • “Patchwork” service area that includes main highway corridors and many rural areas of OR, CA, and WA Part of PacifiCorp: • 1.9 million customers • 141,000 square miles • Extensive network of distribution and transmission lines • Increasing commitments to renewables, energy efficiency, and vehicle electrification
Navigating Change 2019 Integrated Resource Plan call for: • More than 3,500 MW of new wind generation by 2025 • Nearly 3,000 MW of new solar by 2025 • Nearly 600 MW of storage by 2025 • New transmission • Demand Response
Smart Cities need Smart Grids
Grid Modernization - The Energy Imbalance Market
Customer Tools Enabled by AMI
Demand Response A regional plan “Seventh Power Plan” (for the northwest) found that demand response is the least-cost solution for providing new peaking capacity, and that at least 600 MW should be developed. About 100,000 Cool Keeper devices 7
Irrigation Load Control Irrigation Load Control – 250 customers in ID, UT, and a pilot in OR – 1,600 irrigation pumps – 275 megawatts enrolled 2019 Pilot test example in Oregon 8
Electric Vehicles Initial Electric Transportation Programs X • Outreach & Education (OR/WA/CA) • EV Charging Station Grants (OR/WA/CA) • Pacific Power Public Charging Stations (OR) • DC Fast Charger Transitional Rate (OR/WA)
Community Support and More on the Horizon First electric bus delivered Adding value to energy efficiency
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