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2008 Papers & Presentations

"Energy Efficiency: The first and most profitable way to delay Climate Change" - Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at The Indus Entrepreneur sponsored July 21, 2008, SIG Cleantech - Energy EfficiencyÊ-ÊSilicon Valley meeting in Santa Clara, California. Publication # CEC-999-2008-017. (Powerpoint file, 34 pages, 2.3 MB).

"Energy Efficiency: The first and most profitable way to delay Climate Change" - Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at Moro Camp July 12, 2008. Publication # CEC-999-2008-015. (PDF file, 32 pages, 2.1 MB).

"Energy Efficiency: The First and Most Profitable Way to Delay Climate Change" - Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld to the meeting of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pacific Southwest Region IX, in San Francisco, California, June 9, 2008.. Publication # CEC-999-2008-013. (PowerPoint file, 50 pages, 3.7 MB).

"Getting Into Hot Water" - Keynote presentation June 3, 2008, by Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld at the ACEEE 2008 Forum on Water Hearing and use, held at the Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, June 1-3 , 2008. Publication # CEC-999-2008-012. (PDF file, 32 pages, 2.0 MB).

"Energy Efficiency: The first and most profitable way to delay Climate Change" - Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at the Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco, May 19, 2008.. Publication # CEC-999-2008-011. (PDF file, 47 pages, 2.2 MB).

"Cost of Electricity and Pipeline Quality Natural Gas from Biogas" - Presentation made by Zhiqin Zhang and Gerry Braun, California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program at the 24th Annual BioCycle West Coast Conference 2008, April 14-16, 2008, in San Diego, California. Publication # CEC-999-2008-010. (PDF file, 26 pages, 2.9 MB).

"Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals in the Electricity Sector" - Presentation by Pat Perez, Assistant Director, Climate Change Initiatives, California Energy Commission, before the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, March 10, 2008. Publication # CEC-999-2008-009. (PDF file, 11 pages, 84 kb).

"California's Energy Code: Is It Coming to Your State?" - Presentation given by Tav Commins, Buildings & Appliances Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewables Division, at the HVAC Excellence Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 18, 2008. Publication # CEC-999-2008-008. (PDF file, 53 pages, 1.3 MB).

"AB 32: Interim Decision on Greenhouse Gas Regulation in the Electricity and Natural Gas Sectors" - Presentation given by Karen Griffin at the Energy Commission Business Meeting of March 12, 2008, on adoption of the AB 32 report. Publication # CEC-999-2008-007. (PDF file, 11 pages, 108 kb).

"Hearing on Nuclear Power Plant Issues" - Testimony by James D. Boyd, Vice Chairman of the California Energy Commission and California Liaison Officer to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, at a "Hearing on Nuclear Power Plant Issues" before the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications, December 10, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2008-006. (PDF file, 7 pages, 76 kb).

"Energy End-Use Efficiency". Presentation given by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at the Physics of Sustainable Energy Conference at the Univeristy of California, in Berkeley, California, March 1, 2008. Publication # CEC-999-2008-005. (PDF file, 41 pages, 3.7 MB).

"Energy Efficiency: The First and Most Profitable Way to Delay Climate Change". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at the UCLA Institute of the Environment, Environmental Science Colloquium, February 25, 2008, Los Angeles, California. Publication # CEC-999-2008-004-A. (PDF file, 46 pages, 1.7 MB).

"Energy Efficiency: The First and Most Profitable Way to Delay Climate Change". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at the UCLA Institute of the Environment, Oppenheim Lecture, February 25, 2008, Los Angeles, California. Publication # CEC-999-2008-004-A. (PDF file, 36 pages, 3.1 MB).

"Distributed Energy Resources: A State Policy Perspective". Remarks by Commissioner James D. Boyd Vice Chair, California Energy Commission, at the January 31, 2008, CADER (California Alliance for Distributed Energy Resources) Conference in La Jolla, California. Publication # CEC-999-2008-003. (PDF file, 6 pages, 48 kb).

"AB 868 - Hot Fuels Issue: Cost Benefit Analysis Study Overview". Presentation by Gordon Schremp and Clint Lowell (Fuels and Transportation Division, California Energy Commission) to the Claifornia Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA), Winter Conference, December 6, 2007, in Sacramento, California. Publication # CEC-999-2008-002. (PDF file, 25 pages, 405 kb).

"Beyond Petroleum: A California Perspective on Alternative Fuels and Advanced Motor Vehicle Technologies". Remarks by Vice Chair James D. Boyd, California Energy Commission, to the National GovernorÕs Association Summit on Alternative Transportation Fuels and Advanced Vehicles, December 13, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2008-001. (PDF file, 7 pages, 44 kb).

2007 Papers & Presentations

"Landfill Emissions Estimates: PIER-Supported Research". Presentation by Guido Frano, PIER Program's climate change research area, to the California Integrated Waste Management Board's Climate Change Workshop on May 8, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-039. (PDF file, 7 pages, 296 kb).

"Clean Energy and Climate Change Response in California: The Intersection of Policy and RD&D". Presentation by Martha Krebs, Deputy Director for R&D, California Energy Commission to the West Coast Regional Carbon Seqeustration Partnership Annual Business Meeting, Seattle, Washington, November 28, 2007. Additional presentations at that annual conference are available on the WESTCARB website at www.westcarb.org/AnnualMtg_seattle_1107.html. Publication # CEC-999-2007-038. (PDF file, 11 pages, 545 kb).

"Greenhouse Gas Scoping Plan: Sector-Based Workshop - Energy Sectors (Electricity, Natural Gas, and Water)". Presentation made by Julie Fitch (CPUC), Karen Griffin (CEC), John Andrew (DWR) to Air Resources Board staff's "Public Workshop on GHG Scoping Plan", December 14, 2007, Sacramento, CA.. Publication # CEC-999-2007-037. (PDF file, 28 pages, 261 kb).

Testimony by James D. Boyd, Vice Chairman of the California Energy Commission and California Liaison Officer to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, at the December 10, 2007, "Hearing on Nuclear Power Plant Issues" before the California Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. Publication # CEC-999-2007-036. (PDF file, 7 pages, 48 kb).

"Cogeneration as a Source of Cost-Effective Electricity Generation and Thermal Energy". Remarks by Vice Chair James D. Boyd to the California Cogeneration Council Annual Meeting, Napa, California, November 6, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-035. (PDF file, 6 pages, 36 kb).

Two Papers: Part 1 - "Opportunities in the Building Sector: Managing Climate Change" and Part 2 - "Global Cooling: Effect of Urban Albedo on Global Temperature". Two papers published at the 2007 proceedings of the Inteernational Seminar on Planetary Emergencies, Erice, Sicily, August 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-034. (PDF file, 17 pages, 860 kb).

"Science, Policy Design, and Political Leadership". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at the Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change Conference - James Goldstene's Panel on "Science, Policy Design, and Political Leadership," November 8, 2007, in Sacramento, California. Publication # CEC-999-2007-033. (PDF file, 13 pages, 656 kb).

"The Power of Partnerships: Transforming California's New Home Market ". Presentation by Chairman Jackalyne Pfannenstiel to the Solar Power 2007 Conference, September 27, 2007, in Long Beach, California. Publication # CEC-999-2007-032. (PDF file, 16 pages, 1.1 MB).

"Energy Efficiency As a Resource". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at the ACEEE's 4th National Conference, September 30 - Octber 2, 2007, at UC Berkeley. Publication # CEC-999-2007-031. (PDF file, 16 pages, 976 kb).

"Energy Efficiency for California, the US, the World - No. 1 in the California "Loading Order"". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at Manatt Forum on September 28, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-030. (PDF file, 14 pages, 624 kb).

"The California Energy Commission's Climate Change Activities". Presentation by Chairman Jackalyne Pfannenstiel before the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications Subcommittee on Alternative Energy, August 28, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-028. (PDF file, 12 pages, 112 kb).

"Power Plant Status Update. Presentation by Energy Commission Deputy Director Terry O'Brien before the Commission's Business Meeting, August 29, 2007. Publication # CEC-700-2007-019. (PDF file, 6 pages, 268 kb).

"Energy and Climate: Managing Climate Change". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at International Seminars, Erice, Italy, August 20, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-027. (PDF file, 53 pages, 2.5 MB).

"California's Success in Energy Efficiency and Climate Change: Past and Future". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld at Electricite de France, May 24, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-026. (PDF file, 61 pages, 2.0 MB).

"A New Era for Transportation Fuels, Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Other Transportation Initiatives". Presentation by Vice Chair, James D. Boyd at the International Trade Symposium, Washingotn D.C. February 16, 2007. Posted: June 19, 2007 (PDF file, 16 pages, 1.5 MB).

"Renewables Committee Responses to Questions Posed by U.S. Representative John D. Dingell on Federal Renewable Portfolio Standards". letter from Commissioner Geesman and Chairman Pfannenstiel, June 18, 2007 (PDF file, 19 pages, 144 kb).

"Efficiency & Renewables in the Electricity Sector". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld for CalCEF's Forum, June 18, 2007, on Transforming Technology with Policy: California's Success in the Clean Energy Transition. Publication # CEC-999-2007-024. (PDF file, 16 pages, 160 kb).

"Successes of Energy Efficiency: The United States and California". Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld at the National Environmental Trust, May 2, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-023. (Powerpoint file, 545 kb).

"Revised Predictive Model - Costs and Project Time Line Assessments", presentation by Gordon Schremp, Fuels & Transportation Division, California Energy Commission, at the Air Resources Board Hearing, Fresno, Calif., June 14, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-022. (PDF file, 29 pages, 316 kb).

"Proposed West Coast LNG Projects - First Come, First to Serve?", Presentation by Pat Perez, Manager, Special Projects Office, California Energy Commission, at the California Association of Environmental Professionals, AEP 2007 Conference, April 30, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-021. (PDF file, 20 pages, 260 kb).

"Lingo-Cellulosic Biomass to Ethanol - Where Do Technologies Stand Today?", presentation by Zhiqin Zhang and Elaine Sison-Lebrilla, Energy Commission Public Intereste Energy Research Program, for the BioCycleWest Coast Conference 2007, April 16-18, 2007, San Diego, California.. Publication # CEC-999-2007-020. (PDF file, 30 pages, 1.2 MB).

"California's Transportation Fuels Outlook", presentation by Gordon Schremp, Fuels & Transportation Division, California Energy Commission, at the National Conference of State Legislatures, Summer Energy Outlook Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 17, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-019. (PDF file, 34 pages, 560 kb).

"Testimony Before California State Lands Commission on BHP Billiton Cabrillo Port LNG", testimony by Pat Perez, Manager - Special Projects Office, California Energy Commission, before the California State Lands Commission Hearing on BHP Billiton Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port License Application Performing Arts and Convention Center, Oxnard, California, April 9, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-018. (PDF file, 4 pages, 84 kb).

Revised Methodology to Estimate the Generation Resource Mix of California Electricity Imports - Update to the May 2006 Staff Paper, Staff Paper, posted: 4/2/2007. Publication # CEC-700-2007-007. (PDF file, 46 pages, 2.0 megabytes)

Original May 2006 paper and additional information.

"Outlook and Challenges of Hydrocarbon Imports Into California", presentation Gordon Schremp, Fuels & Transportation Division, California Energy Commission, to Platts California Fuel Supply Conference, Long Beach, California, March 26, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-017. (PDF file, 46 pages, 2.4 MB).

"California's Electricity System - Summer 2007 Supply & Demand Overview", Presentation by Commissioner Jeffrey Byron before the California State Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee Information Hearing, March 29, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-016. (PDF file, 28 pages, 360 kilobytes)

"Fighting Climate Change Since 1974", presentation by Commission Chairman Jackalyne Pfannenstiel at the Navigating the New Carbon World Conference, Santa Barbara, California, March 20, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-015. (PDF file, 15 pages, 1.5 MB).

"From the Lab to the Marketplace to Standards", presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld to the Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative, University of California, Berkeley, March 21, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-014. (PDF file, 56 pages, 5.4 MB).

"From the Lab to the Marketplace to Standards", presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld to the Hertz Foundation Symposium, March 17, 2007, San Jose, California. Publication # CEC-999-2007-013. (PDF file, 56 pages, 5.4 MB).

""Lessons Learned" On California Dairy Digester", Presentation by Zhiqin Zhang, Ph.D., California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program, to the POWER-GEN Renewable Energy and Fuels Conference, March 6 -8, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada. Publication # CEC-999-2007-012. (PDF file, 16 pages, 1.5 MB).

"A New Era for Transportation Fuels - Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Other Transportation Initiatives", Presentation by James D. Boyd, Vice Chair, at the International Trade Symposium, Washington, D.C. February 16, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-011. (PDF file, 16 pages, 1.5 MB).

"The California Energy Commission", Presentation by Executive Director B.B. Blevins before the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce, March 5, 2007. Posted March 6, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-010. (PDF file, 20 pages, 1.1 megabytes).

"Near-Term Solutions for Mitigation of Carbon Dioxide", Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld to California Air Resources Board's "California Near-Term Solutions Symposium", March 5, 2007. Posted March 2, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-009. (PDF file, 34 pages, 3.1 megabytes).

"Water-Related Energy Use in California", Presentation by Martha Krebs, Ph.D., Deputy Director for Research & Development, Public Interest Energy Research Program, California Energy Commission, before the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, February 20, 2007. Posted February 23, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-008. (PDF file, 9 pages w/notes, 900 kilobytes).

"Energy Efficiency In California and the United States: Reducing Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions", Final version of chapter appearing in book CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE AND POLICY (2007); Schneider, Rosencranz & Mastrandrea (editors). Posted February 21, 2007, updated 7/25/07. Publication # CEC-999-2007-007. (PDF file, 24 pages, 273 kilobytes).

"Ethanol in California - Security of Supply", presentation Gordon Schremp, Fuels & Transportation Division, California Energy Commission, to the PLATTS 2007 Gasoline Blendstocks Conference, Houston, Texas, January 19, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-006. (PDF file, 27 pages, 1.1 MB).

"From the Lab to the Marketplace to Standards", presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld to the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) Colloquium, February 5, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-005. (PDF file, 56 pages, 2.1 MB).

"California's Latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory", presentation by Gerry Bemis, Special Project Office, to the California Forestry Association 2007 Annual Meeting in Monterey, California, February 1, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-003. (PDF file, 25 pages, 745 kb).

"California's Petroleum Infrastructure Overview and Import Projections", presentation by Gordon Schremp, Fuels and Transportation Division, California Energy Commission, to Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission Meeting, San Pedro, California, February 1, 2007. Publication # CEC-600-2007-001. (PDF file, 43 pages, 2.5 MB).

"Building a Trusted Environmental Markets Infrastructure", presentation by Tom Lewis, Chairman & CEO APX Inc., and others to the California Energy Commission Business Meeting of January 31, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-004. (PDF file, 27 pages, 732 kb).

"Licensing Status of California LNG Proposals", presentation by Pat Perez, Manager, Special Projects Office, California Energy Commission to the West Coast Regional Coastal Management Meeting of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission in San Francisco, January 25, 2007. Publication # CEC-999-2007-002. (PDF file, 14 pages, 444 kb).

"Climate Change (and energy bills) - The Problems are the US and China - A Partial Solution is California", presentation by Commissioner At Rosenfeld to the Power Association of Northern California meeting on January 16, 2006. Publication # CEC-999-2007-001. (PDF file, 36 pages, 1.3 MB).

2006 Papers & Presentations

"California's Energy Future: Key Drivers and Issues in a Global Context", Presentation by James D. Boyd, Vice Chair, at the California Clean Energy Roundtable San Diego, California DeceMBer 6-8, 2006. (PDF file, 22 pages, 308 kb).

"California and the Future of Energy - UCLA Anderson Forecast, Fossil Fuel and Alternative Energy: Where are we today and what's around the corner?", Presentation by James D. Boyd, Vice Chair, SepteMBer 28, 2006. (PDF file, 6 pages, 76).

Why Social and Behavioral Science Research is Critical To Meeting California's Climate Challenges, presentation by Paul C. Stern, Director Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change, National Research Council, CEC Speaker Series, DeceMBer 12, 2006. (Acrobat PDF file, 32 pgs, 312 kilobytes).

"Getting Down to Business - WESTCARB Executive Director's Overview" and "California Policy & Research Initiatives", two presentations given by Martha Krebs, Energy Commission Deputy Director, Research and Demonstration Division, at the West Coast Carbon Sequestration Partnership (WESTCARB) Annual Business Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, NoveMBer 8, 2006. Publication # CEC-999-2006-026. (PDF file, 11 pages, 768 kilobytes).

"A Preliminary Look at Peak Loads and Resources for 2007 and Policy Issues to Consider", presentation by David Ashukian, P.E., Manager Electricity Analysis Office, California Energy Commission, at joint CEC/CPUC Energy Action Plan meeting, DeceMBer 11, 2006. Publication # CEC-200-2006-002. Posted: DeceMBer 12, 2006. (PDF file, 15 pages, 312 kilobytes)

Improving Energy Efficiency, U.S. and West Coast, presentation by Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld, for the Joint Commissions Energy Efficiency Workshop, DeceMBer 1, 2006 (PowerPoint file, 160 kb).

Implementation of SB 1368 Emission Performance Standard, Staff Issue Identification Paper by Gary Collord, Energy Facilities Siting Division. Publication # CEC-700-2006-011. Posted: NoveMBer 27, 2006 (PDF file, 38 pages, 132 kb).

From Lab to the Marketplace to Standards - LBNL's 75th Anniversary, presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld, NoveMBer 14, 2006, at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Publication # CEC-999-2006-025. (PDF file, 48 pages, 1.9 megabytes).

The Role of Energy Efficiency in California's Energy Policy, presentation in Spanish by John Wilson (Senior Advisor to Commissioner Rosenfeld) at the "Without Petroleum or Oil, but with Ideas Conference" sponsored by the University of Chile at Astral and Chile Environmental Corporation, Santiago, Chile. October 27, 2006, Publication # CEC-999-2006-024. (PDF file, 33 pages, 1.0 megabytes).

"From the Lab to the Market to Standards - The Role of California Energy Policy", Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld, NoveMBer 1, 2006, at the California Lighting Technology Center, UC Davis, Publication # CEC-999-2006-023. (PDF file, 32 pages, 1.0 megabytes).

"Emerging Technologies Summit", Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld, October 26, 2006, in Long Beach, California, Publication # CEC-999-2006-022. (PDF file, 39 pages, 1.5 megabytes).

"Efficient Use of Energy in California", Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld, Power Electronics Conference, Long Beach, October 25, 2006, Publication # CEC-999-2006-021. (Powerpoint file, 42 pages, 1.5 megabytes).

"The Loading Order - How Are We Doing?", Presentation by Chairman Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, October 10, 2006, Independent Energy Producers Annual Meeting, Publication # CEC-999-2006-020. (PDF file, 31 pages, 818 kilobytes).

"Biomass to Liquids: California and North America", Presentation by James D. Boyd, Vice Chair, October 13, 2006, in Berlin, Germany, Second Annual Biomass to Liquids Congress, Publication # CEC-999-2006-019. (PDF file, 28 pages, 1.1 megabytes).

"Efficient Use of Energy, A Physicist's Perspective", Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld, SepteMBer 25, 2006, in Berkeley, California, Publication # CEC-999-2006-018. (PDF file, 42 pages, 1.6 megabytes).

Efficient Use of Energy, A Physicist's Perspective(Microsoft Powerpoint file 3.7 megabytes).

"LNG's Role for Expanding Natural Gas Supplies and Update on West Coast Projects"presentation by Pat Perez, Manager, Special Projects Office, to West Coast PTTC Workshop, Valencia, California, SepteMBer 21, 2006. Publication # CEC-999-2006-016, posted 9/21/06. (PDF file, 42 pages, 2.9 megabytes).

"Intermittency Analysis Project. Energy Commission Staff Workshop August 15, 2006 Workshop Slides"presentation by Dora Yen-Nakafuji, to CEC Staff Workshop, August 15, 2006. Publication # CEC-999-2006-016, posted 9/21/06. (PDF file, 42 pages, 2.9 megabytes).

"California Energy Commission Spring 2006 Price Spike Report to the Governor"presentation by Resources Undersecretary Joseph Desmond given during August 15, 2006, News Conference on gasoline and diesel price spikes. Publication # CEC-999-2006-015, posted 8/18/06. (PDF file, 42 pages, 2.9 megabytes).

"Alaska Crude Oil Disruption", Presentation given by Gordon Schremp, Fuels and Transportation Division, California Energy Commission, at Commission's August 16, 2006, business meeting in Sacramento, California, (PDF file, 16 pages, 1.4 megabytes).

"Existing Practices and Prospective Development of Wastes to Energy in California", Presentation given by Zhinqin Zhang, Ph.D., California Energy Commission, at the "Organic Residuals Symposium: Recycling of Non-Hazardous Organic Residuals to Products and Energy," July 12-14, 2006, Sacramento, California, (PDF file, 25 pages, 2.0 megabytes).

"California Advanced Reciprocating Internal CoMBustion Engine (ARICE) Program and Collaborative - Status and Update", Presentation given by Avtar Bining, Ph.D., Program Manager (ARICE), California Energy Commission, at the Third Annual Advanced Stationary Reciprocating Engines Meeting, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, June 28 - 30, 2006, (PDF file, 28 pages, 936 kilobytes).

"Enrico Fermi Award Ceremony", shorter speech by Commissioner Rosenfeld for June 21, 2006, at presentation of Enrico Fermi Award in Washington D.C., (PDF file, 28 pages, 1.0 megabytes).

"Enrico Fermi Award Talk", longer speech by Commissioner Rosenfeld for June 21, 2006, at presentation of Enrico Fermi Award in Washington D.C., (PDF file, 42 pages, 1.2 megabytes).

"California Bioenergy Action Plan,"presentation by James D. Boyd, Commissioner California Energy Commission and Chair Bioenergy Interagency Working Group at the Regional Forum on Biofuels, Fresno, California, May 30, 2006. (PDF file, 14 pages, 222 kb)

"Vision, Leadership and Execution", Speech given by Energy Commission Chairman Joseph Desmond at New Frontier Power Summit, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2006. Posted: May 2, 2006. (PDF file, 4 pages, 91 kb).

"Summing Up, Energy Symposium: The "Rosenfeld Effect"Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld for April 28, 2006 Symposium at UC Berkeley, (PDF file, 35 pages, 2 megabytes).

"U.S. Experience with Incentives for Energy Efficient and "Fortified" New Buildings: Some Possible Lessons for Turkey", Presentation by Commissioner Rosenfeld with Dr. Metin Lokmanhekim, May 2, 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey. (PDF file, 37 pages, 870 kb).

"Schwarzenegger Administration Conference Call on High Gas Prices and Biofuels Executive Order"- Presentation given by Energy Commission Chairman Joseph Desmond, during on-line WebEx News Conference" on April 26, 2006. (PDF file, 28 pages, 1.0 megabytes, ID # CEC-999-2006-004)

"Phasing Out of MTBE - Impacts on Ethanol Supplies"- Presentation given by Gordon Schremp, California Energy Commission, Fuels & Transportation Division, at the "2006 Summer Fuels Outlook Conference" on April 11, 2006, in Washington, DC. (PDF file, 27 pages, 165 kb, ID # CEC-999-2006-003)

California's Role in the West Coast and Pacific Basin LNG Markets- Presentation given by Pat Perez, Manager Special Projects Office, California Energy Commission, at the "LNG Asia Pacific 2006 Event" on February 13, 2006, in Seoul, South Korea. (Acrobat PDF file, 956 kb, ID # CEC-999-2006-001)

2005 Papers & Presentations

Sustainable Transportation Fuels: A 2005 California Policy Perspective- Presentation by Commissioner James D. Boyd, at the 15th International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, San Diego, Calif., SepteMBer 26-28, 2005. (Acrobat PDF file, 682 kb, ID # CEC-999-2005-025)

Alcohol Fuel Flexibility: Progress and Prospects- Presentation by Tom MacDonald, Transportation Energy Division, at the 15th International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, San Diego, Calif., SepteMBer 26-28, 2005. (Acrobat PDF file, 960 kb, ID # CEC-999-2005-024)

Alcohol Fuel Flexibility - Progress and Prospects- Paper presented by Tom MacDonald, Transportation Energy Division, at the 15th International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, San Diego, Calif., SepteMBer 26-28, 2005. (Acrobat PDF file, 212 kb, publication # CEC-600-2005-038)

Gasoline Price Movements in California - Summer 2005- Presentation given at NoveMBer 18, 2005, on-line news conference by Chairman Joseph Desmond. (Acrobat PDF file, 561 kb, ID # CEC-999-2005-023)

California's Petroleum Market - Overview and Outlook for Diesel Fuel- Presentation by Gordon Schremp, California Energy Commission, Transportation Fuels Office at the October 27, 2005, meeting of the California Trucking Association - Bay Area Unit. (Acrobat PDF file, 937 kb, ID # CEC-999-2005-022)

Liquefied Natural Gas- Presentation by Joseph Desmond, Chairman, California Energy Commission before Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Informational Hearing, October 27, 2005. (Acrobat PDF file, 467 kb, ID # CEC-999-2006-002)

California's Natural Gas Situation, Status and Actions- Presentation by Joseph Desmond, Chairman, California Energy Commission at the October 4, 2005, news conference (Acrobat PDF file, 964 kb, ID # CEC-999-2005-021)

California's Natural Gas Situation, Status and Actions- Presentation by Joseph Desmond, Chairman, California Energy Commission at the October 4, 2005, news conference (Microsoft Powerpoint file, 2.0 MB)

"California's Petroleum Situation, Status and Actions,"presentation by Chairman Joseph Desmond at the SepteMBer 2, 2005, news conference on consumer gasoline information. (PDF file, 28 pages, 775 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-020).

"Energy Agency Reorganization Plan,"presentation August 25, 2005, by Chairman Joseph Desmond before the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee on Governor Schwarzenegger's plan to establish a Department of Energy. (PDF file, 25 pages, 494 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-019).

"Innovations in State Appliance Standards,"presentation August 24, 2005, by John Wilson, Advisor to Commissioner Art Rosenfeld, at the 2005 Air Innovations Conference. (PDF file, 23 pages, 622 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-018).

"Talking Points before the California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Biofuels,"July 27, 2005, Sacramento, California by Pat Perez, Manager, Transportation Fuels Office, California Energy Commission. Also includes a run-down of Energy Commission activities relating to biofuels. (PDF file, 8 pages, 272 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-017).

"California's Fuel Efficient Tire Program."Presentation to the National Academy of Sciences Committee for the National Tire Efficiency Study, Davis, California, May 17, 2005. Given by Arnold Ward, Transportation Technology Office. (PDF file, 30 pages, 775 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-016).

"Energy Efficiency and Climate Change."Article by Commissioner Rosenfeld, Pat McAuliffe and John Wilson originally published in the Encyclopedia of Energy, Vol. 2, p. 373, Elsevier Press, 2004. Used with permission. (PDF file, 10 pages, 202 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-015).

Presentation by Joe Desmond, Chairman California Energy Commission, before the Little Hoover Commissionon Governor's Energy Agency Reorganization Plan. May 25, 2005. (Acrobat PDF file, 10 pages, 696 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-013).

Formal Testimony filed May 19, 2005, by Joe Desmond,Chairman California Energy Commission, with the Little Hoover Commission. (Acrobat PDF file, 5 pages, 36 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-013-AT1).

"Ethanol In California"- Presentation by Pat Perez, Manager Transportation Fuels Office, California Energy Commission, at Platt's Ethanol Finance and Investment Conference, Chicago, Illinois, May 25-26, 2005. (Acrobat PDF file, 15 pages, 205 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-014).

"From the Lab to the Marketplace: The Role of California's Energy Policies."Presentation given by Commissioner Rosenfeld to California Lighting and Technology Center, Second Annual Forum, May 9-10, 2005. (PDF file, 31 pages, 1.2 megabytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-012).

"Energy Future of the West: (1) Demand Response and Dynamic Pricing; (2) Energy Use and Sustainable Growth."Presentation by Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld before the Utility Energy Forum at the Granlibakken Conference Center, May 6, 2005. (PDF file, 37 pages, 1.2 megabytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-011).

Prepared Witness Testimony on California Gasoline and Diesel Price and Supply Issuesby Pat Perez, Manager of the Transportation Fuels Office of the California Energy Commission to the Committee on Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, in Long Beach, Calif., May 9, 2005. (PDF file, 18 pages, 489 kilobytes, ID # CEC-999-2005-010).

Energy Renewables Program Update.Presentation given by Bill Blackburn, Emerging Renewables Program Lead, given March 10, 2005, at the Solar Conference, North State Renewable Energy, Chico, California. (PDF file, 22 pages, 507 kilobytes).

"Toward a Well-Functioning Western Electricity System."Presentation by Energy Commission Assistant Executive Director Grace Anderson on Western Resource Adequacy, Shaping a Region/State Partnership, a the Western Power Supply, EUCI Conference, Los Angeles, April 28, 2005. (PDF file, 35 pgs., 405 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2005-008)

"Modeling Energy and Sustainable Growth: Lessons from California."Presentation by Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld, California Energy Commission at City Club of Berkeley, April 22, 2005. (PDF file, 30 pgs., 1.2 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2005-007)

"Economic Evaluation of Residential Air Conditioner Designs for Hot and Dry Climates."Presentation by Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld, California Energy Commission; Gregory Rosenquist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; C. Keith Rice, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, at ARI Spring Product Section Meeting, Reston, VA. April 18, 2005, modified on April 20, 2005. (PDF file, 20 pgs., 628 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2005-006)

"California Standards for External Power Supplies". Presentation by John Wilson, Adviser to Commissioner Art Rosenfeld, at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) March 7, 2005, in Austin, TX. www.apec-conf.org). (PDF file, 5 pgs., 147 kb) (ID # CEC-999-2005-005)

"Global Climate Change: Trends and Policy Issues". Presentation by Susan Brown, Energy Commission Global Climate Change Coordinator, March 3, 2005. (PDF file, 295 kb)(ID # CEC-999-2005-004)

"Overview of Proposed Transportation Fuels Analyses for the 2005 Energy Report", Staff Paper. Dated NoveMBer 2004. (PDF file, 14 pages, 60 kb))

"EXTREME EFFICIENCY: Lessons from California". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld to the AAAS, February 21, 2005, Washington, D.C. (PDF file, 37 pages, 3.6 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2005-003)

"Electricity Outlook: Summer 2005 and Beyond". Staff presentation by Energy Commission, CPUC & ISO before the Senate Energy Utilities and Communications Committee, February 22, 2005. (PDF file, 27 pages, 2.2 megabytes)

"The Outlook for Ethanol Use in California Transportation Fuels - Policy Drivers, Challenges and Opportunities", Mike McCormack, Transportation Fuels Office, California Energy Commission, at the 2005 World AG Expo Seminar, Tulare, California February 8, 2005. Placed on line: February 8, 2005. (PDF file, 12 pages, 45 kilobytes).

"Draft Emerging Technologies Whitepaper", Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld; Nancy Jenkins, PIER Buildings Program Manager, California Energy Commission; Robert Shelton, Managing Director, Navigant Consulting. Update file placed on line: February 8, 2005. (PDF file, 26 pages, 756 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2005-002 replaces CEC-999-2004-024)

"Overview of California's Electricity System", Bob Therkelsen, Executive Director, California Energy Commission, presentation to California League of Women Voters Energy Forums in Los Angeles (1/21/05) and San Francisco (1/28/05). Placed on line: February 2, 2005. (PDF file, 37 pages, 911 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2005-001)

2004 Papers & Presentations

Note: For draft staff white papers that are part of the 2004 Energy Policy Update, please see the 100-series reports page.

"California Natural Gas In Context", Dave Maul, Manager, Natural Gas Office, California Energy Commission, DeceMBer 14, 2004. Placed on line: DeceMBer 15, 2004. (PDF file, 23 pages, 265 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-027)

"Expanding Opportunities for Biofuels", Chairman William Keese, keynote speech at the Biofuels Workshop and Trade Show - Western and Pacific Region, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sacramento, October 26, 2004. Placed on line: October 26, 2004. (PDF file, 6 pages, 18 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-026)

"Winter 2004-05 Natural Gas Outlook - The View From the West", presentation at NRRI Teleconference by Dave Maul, Manager Natural Gas and Special Projects Office, California Energy Commission. Placed on line: October 28, 2004. (PDF file, 23 pages, 994 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-025)

Presentations by University of California, Riverside- From the October 6, 2004 Seminar on Back-Up Generators (BUGs). Placed online 10/07/04. (ID # CEC-999-2004-023)

Demand Response Hardware and Tariffs: California's Vision and Reality - ACEEE Summer Study, August 2004, Commissioner Arthur Rosenfeld, Karen Herter, Dave Hungerford, Mike Jaske, Pat McAuliffe, Mike Messenger, John Wilson, California Energy Commission. Placed on line: August 31, 2004. (PDF file, 21 pages, 207 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-021)

Distributed Generation Costs and Benefits Issue paper, Mark Rawson, California Energy Commission. Placed on line: August 30, 2004. (PDF file, 24 pages, 220 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-020)

Joint Reply Comments of the California Energy Commission and The University of California Regarding the Proposed Decision On Natural Gas Research Programs, Rulemaking R. 02-10-001. Placed on line: June 24. (PDF file, 4 pages, 112 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-019)

Joint Comments of the California Energy Commission and University of California Regarding the Proposed Decision On Natural Gas Research Programs, June 17, 2004, before the California Public Utilities Commission Rulemaking R. 02-10-001. (PDF file, 14 pages, 150 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-018)

Presentations given at Energy Commission Workshop on Customer Response to Dynamic Prices and Demand Response Programs, June 8, 2004. Placed on line: June 16. (PDF copies of PowerPoint presentation files.)

Testimony on "Gasoline Prices in the West" by William J. Keese , Chairman, California Energy Commission before the Congressional Committee on Government Reform's Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 28, 2004. (PDF file, 9 pages, 38 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-017)

"California Electricity 2004 Supply/Demand Outlook"presentation by William J. Keese, Chairman, California Energy Commission Silicon Valley Manufacturers Group, May 27, 2004. (PDF file, 10 pages, 1.2 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2004-016. Note: Other presentations at this conference can be found on the SVMG website.

LNG: Meeting California's Energy Needs, presentation by David Maul, California Energy Commission, to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Project Workshop on April 30, 2004. (PDF file, 42 pages, 1.5 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2004-015)

Energy Commission Staff Comments on PacifiCorps's Final License Application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Klamath River Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2082, cover letter and document dated April 26, 2004. Date on line April 27, 2004. (PDF file, 44 pages, 1.4 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2004-014)

"Recent California Gasoline Prices - Energy Commission Actions and Recommendations", presentation by Commissioner James Boyd, April 1, 2004, at the Assembly Committee on Transportation Hearing, Sacramento, Calif. Date on line April 1, 2004. (PDF of PowerPoint file, 21 pages, 295 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-013.
Note: Other presentations made at the Committee hearing can be found on Assemblymember Oropeza's website http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a55/.

"Advanced Meters and Dynamic Pricing in California: Implementing a Vision for the Future", presentation by William J. Keese, Chairman, California Energy Commission, March 25, 2004 - Presented at the Metering, Billing, and CRM/CIS Conference San Diego, CA. Date on line March 26, 2004. (PDF file, 16 pages, 525 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-012)

"California's Petroleum Market - Recent Gasoline Price Issues and Outlook" Presentation by Pat Perez. Manager Transportation Fuels Office to the Assembly Committee on Transportation, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 2004. Date on line March 26, 2004. (PDF of PowerPoint file, 22 pages, 148 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-011)

"Pending Closure of Shell - Bakersfield Overview & Potential Supply Impacts," Presentation by Gordon Schremp, Senior Fuel Specialist, Transportation Fuels Office, California Energy Commission to the California Independent Oil Marketers Association, Bakersfield, California, March 24, 2004. Date on line March 25, 2004. (PDF of PowerPoint file, 30 pages, 484 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-010)

"Task Force on California Gasoline Prices Forum", Acrobat PDF presentation by Pat Perez, California Energy Commission, March 11, 2004 - Los Angeles, California. date on line March 12, 2004. (PDF file, 5 pages, 112 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-009)

"California Hydroelectric Energy Snapshot", Jim Woodard, Electricity Analysis Office Systems Assessment and Facilities Siting Division, California Energy Commission, February 20, 2004, date on line March 5, 2004. (PDF file, 5 pages, 935 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-008)

"Staff Update on Liquefied Natural Gas", Acrobat PDF of presentation by David Maul, Manager, Natural Gas Office, California Energy Commission, February 24, 2004. (PDF file, 60 pages, 2.4 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2004-007)

"California Energy Commission Activity Overview", Presentation by Robert Therkelsen, Executive Director, to the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, February 10, 2004 (PDF file, 476 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-006)

"Where Does LNG Fit In? A California Perspective", Acrobat PDF of presentation by Chairman William J. Keese, January 30, 2004. Presented at the Institute of the Americas Conference, LNG 2004: Supply, Demand, Market Change and Financing (PDF file, 14 pages, 2.8 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2004-005)

"LNG: Can It Work for California?", Acrobat PDF of presentation by David Maul, Manager, Natural Gas Office, California Energy Commission, January 30, 2004. Presented at the Institute of the Americas Conference, LNG 2004: Supply, Demand, Market Change and Financing (PDF file, 26 pages, 1.0 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2004-004)

"Ethanol Use in California's Gasoline: Policy, Drivers and Challenges," Presentation by Pat Perez. Manager Transportation Fuels Office to the National Association of State Energy Officials' (NASEO) "2004 Energy Outlook Conference", February 9, 2004 (PDF of PowerPoint file 122 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-003).

"Electricity Demand and Supply Outlook," Presentation by Chairman William J. Keese to the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, January 15, 2004 (PowerPoint file 124 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-002).

"Natural Gas Assessment - Short and Long Term," Presentation by Commissioner James D. Boyd to the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, January 15, 2004 (PowerPoint file 322 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2004-001).

2003 Papers & Presentations

"Energy Efficiency: Potential Energy and Dollar Savings and Delivery Strategies", PowerPoint presentation by Commissioner Arthur H. Rosenfeld, DeceMBer 15, 2003. Presented in San Francisco at CPUC Workshop on Funding Energy Efficiency. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 120 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-018)

"Permit Streamlining for Petroleum Product Storage & Reducing California's Petroleum Dependence"- Presentation by Pat Perez, Manager, Transportation Fuels Office, California Energy Commission. Presented at Senator Tom Torlakson's Hearing on Gasoline Prices & Production, DeceMBer 8, 2003. (PDF file, 24 pages, 944 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-017)

"Sustainable Development, Step 1: Reduce Worldwide Energy Intensity by 2% Per Year". Presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld, Global Energy International Prize Presentation and Symposium, University of California at Berkeley, NoveMBer 19, 2003. (MS Powerpoint file, 600 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2003-016)

Powerpoint presentation by project manager Ann Peterson on the Renewable Resources Development Report made at the NoveMBer 19, 2003, Energy Commission Business Meeting. On line NoveMBer 25, 2003. (MS Powerpoint file, 299 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2003-015)

"LNG Overview, Acrobat PDF of presentation by David Maul, Manager, Natural Gas Office, California Energy Commission, SepteMBer 3, 2003. (PDF file, 53 pages, 1.1 megabytes - note file size!). (ID # CEC-999-2003-014)

California DG Policy, Research, Commercialization and Beyond: The Search for Clear Direction- Presentation by Mark Rawson, PIER DER Integration R&D Program Manager, 9/23/03. Presented to Japan Gas Association DG Study Group Delegation in Sacramento, CA.
(Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 52 pages, 1.7 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2003-013)

" The Causes for Gasoline Price Changes in California During 2003" - Presentation to the Pacific Agribusiness Alliance by Pat Perez, Manager. on line: SepteMBer 30, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 1.73 megabytes. notice the file size...!!!). (ID # CEC-999-2003-012)

Discussion of Proposed Energy Savings Goals For Energy Efficiency Programs In California- Staff Paper by Mike Messenger, Energy Efficiency and Demand Analysis Division, California Energy Commission. On line SepteMBer 24, 2003. Publication # 400-03-022D, (Acrobat PDF document, 35 pages, 880 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-011)

Comments presented by Chairman William J. Keese, California Energy Commission, at the U.S. DOE Regional Natural Gas Forums, Phoenix, AZ, August 19, 2003. (Acrobat PDF, 6 pages, 18 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-010)

"Sustainable Development - Reducing Energy Intensity by 2% Per Year", PowerPoint presentation by Commissioner Arthur H. Rosenfeld, August 19, 2003, at the International Seminar on Planetary Emergencies, Erice, Italy . on line: August 19, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 880 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-009)

"Transition from Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether to Ethanol in California"Prepared Witness Testimony of William J. Keese, Chairman, California Energy Commission before House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, July 2, 2003, Washington, D.C. (Acrobat PDF, 6 pages, 18 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-008)

"California Climate Change Programs: An Overview", PowerPoint presentation by Commissioner James D. Boyd, May 12, 2003, at the Conference of the Reducers, The Hague. Placed on line: May 29, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 1.7 megabytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-007)

"Joint Energy Commission/CPUC Proceeding on Advanced Meters, Dynamic Pricing, and Demand Response in California"- PowerPoint presentation by Commissioner Art Rosenfeld, at the Utility Energy Forum, Granlibakken Conference Center, May 9, 2003 . Placed on line: May 21, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 709 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-006)

"Overcoming Obstacles to Land LNG" PowerPoint presentation by David Maul, Manager, Natural Gas Office, California Energy Commission, April 25, 2003, at the "LNG: When East Meets West Zeus Development Conference" in Long Beach, CA. Placed on line: April 29, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 60 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-005)

"Is There LNG in California's Future?" PowerPoint presentation by David Maul, Manager, Natural Gas Office, California Energy Commission, April 23, 2003, at the "LNG: When East Meets West Zeus Development Conference" in Long Beach, CA. Placed on line: April 29, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 60 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-004)

"Joint CEC/CPUC Proceeding on Advanced Meters, Dynamic Pricing, and Demand Response in California"- Connecting Wholesale and Retail Electricity. PowerPoint presentation by Arthur H. rosenfeld, Commissioner, California Energy Commission, April 4, 2003, Denver CO. Placed on line: April 10, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 979 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-003)

"California's Phase-out of MTBE - Background and Current Status", PowerPoint presentation by Gordon Schremp at the UC TSR&TP Advisory Committee Spring Meeting, Cal EPA, Sacramento, California, March 17, 2003. (Microsoft PowerPoint, 312 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-002)

Filing by State of California Attorney General Bill Lockyer Before the Federal Regulatory Commission, March 3, 2003. "California Parties' Supplemental Evidence of Market Manipulation by Sellers, Proposed Findings of Fact, and request for Refunds and Other Relief" and "California Parties' Motion to Publicly Disclose All Exhibits Filed in the 100 Day Proceeding FERC DOCKET Nos. EL00-95 and EL00-98, San Diego Gas and Electric Company v. Sellers of Energy." (Acrobat PDF, 41 pages, 482 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2003-001)

2002 Papers & Presentations

Comments filed NoveMBer 1, 2002, of the California Energy Commissionto the California Public Utilities Commission's docket # R.02-10-001 - ORDER INSTITUTING RULEMAKING. Filed by Jennifer Tachera, Staff Attorney for the California Energy Commission. Placed on line: NoveMBer 20, 2002 (PDF file, 12 pages, 30 kilobytes). ID # ID # CEC-999-2002-031

"Building a California Ethanol Industry - Challenges and Opportunities" Presentation by Pat Perez, Manager, Transportation Fuel Supply & Demand Office, California Energy Commission, to the National Corn Growers Association NoveMBer 14, 2002 (PowerPoint file 120 kilobytes). ID # ID # CEC-999-2002-030

California and the World Ocean '02. The Big Picture - By the NuMBers - And Issues for the Coast. Presentation by Steve Larson, Executive Director, California Energy Commission, October 28, 2002. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 27 pages, 1 megabyte) ID # ID # CEC-999-2002-029

"California's Experience With Ethanol Fuel Development", PowerPoint presentation by Pat Perez, Manager Transportation Fuel Supply & Demand Office, California Energy Commission, presentation to the California Institute of Food and Agricultural Research (CIFAR) Conference at UC Davis, October 28, 2002. (Microsoft PowerPoint file, 56 kilobytes) ID # ID # CEC-999-2002-027

"Future of the Emerging Renewable Resources 'Buy-down' Program"presentation by Tony Brasil, P.E., Customer Accounts Supervisor, Renewable Energy Program California Energy Commission at the PV Solar Forum, San Diego, October 14, 2002. (Microsoft PowerPoint file, 970 kilobytes). ID # ID # CEC-999-2002-026

Presentations given at Joint CEC/CPUC Demand Response Workshop, (R.02-06-001 - Experiential Workshops Pricing, Demand Response, and Metering Initiative), SepteMBer 9-10, 2002. Placed on line: SepteMBer 16, 2002. (MS Word and PowerPoint presentation files.) ID # ID # CEC-999-2002-025

"Teaming for Efficiency"presentations and co-presentations made by California Energy Commission staff and colleagues at the August 18-23, 2002, American Council for Energy Efficiency Conference held at the Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, California. Name of files are by panel and first name listed on paper. For more about the conference and other papers presented, please contact ACEEE. Placed on line: August 10, 2002. (Acrobat PDF files, CEC web catalog nuMBers ID # CEC-999-2002-009 through ID # CEC-999-2002-024)

"Public Interest Energy Research and Development at the California Energy Commission" PowerPoint Presentation (in PDF format) given by Deputy Chief Michael DeAngelis to the Desert Research Institute on July 19, 2002. Placed on line 08/01/02. (PDF file, 66 pages, 2.8 megabytes (ID # CEC-999-2002-008)

California's Electricity Crisis: You can run but you can't hide... especially if they have your phone number!. Presentation by Energy Commission Assistant Executive Director for Communications Claudia Chander on January 31, 2002, to the State Information Officer's Council meeting. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 22 pages, 120 kb) ID # ID # CEC-180-2002-001

"California's PIER Program,"PowerPoint presentation Terry Surles, California Energy Commission June 26, 2002, National Energy Technology Lab conference, Morgantown, West Virginia. Placed on line: July 5, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 4.9 megabytes - Note File Size!, # ID # CEC-999-2002-007)

"Energy Efficient Buildings In California"PowerPoint presentation by Randel R. Riedel, Residential Buildings & Appliances Office, Energy Efficiency & Demand Analysis Division, California Energy Commission, July 1, 2002, Sacramento. Placed on line: July 2, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 115 kilobytes, # ID # CEC-999-2002-006)

"Comments on Air Pollution and Electricity Generation and Use"PowerPoint presentation by Terry Surles, California Energy Commission, April 26, 2002, San Francisco. Placed on line: May 2, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 1.9 megabytes, # ID # CEC-999-2002-005)

"Government's Evolving Role in Resource Planning and Environmental Protection,"PowerPoint presentation by Arthur H. Rosenfeld, Commissioner, California Energy Commission, April 19, 2002, San Francisco. Placed on line: April 23, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 734 kilobytes, # ID # CEC-999-2002-004)

"Energy Efficiency, Cool Communities, and Demand Response in California,"Prepared for Haagen-Smit 2002 Conference, April 9-12, 2002, by Arthur H. Rosenfeld, Commissioner, California Energy Commission. Placed on line: April 23, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 2.2 megabytes, # ID # CEC-999-2002-004)

"Comments on Conference Background: Electric Power in the New Century: Implications for Air Quality, Health, and Climate Change," Powerpoint presentation by Terry Surles, Director, Technology Systems Division, California Energy Commission to Second Annual Haagen-Smit Symposium, April 10, 2002, Lake Arrowhead, California. Placed on line: April 12, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 1.9 megabytes, # ID # CEC-999-2002-003)

"California's Efforts In Addressing New Electricity Markets," Powerpoint presentation by Terry Surles, Director, Technology Systems Division, California Energy Commission to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies, March 2002. Placed on line: March 11, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 5.8 megabytes, # ID # CEC-999-2002-002)

"PIER Program Overview," Powerpoint presentation by Terry Surles, Director, Technology Systems Division before National Renewable Energy Laboratory, February 2002. Placed on line March 11, 2002. (Powerpoint presentation, 4.7 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2002-001)

2001 Papers & Presentations

"Summer 2001 Residential Conservation Behavior,"Preliminary Findings from a Sample of Southern California Edison Households. Presentation by Dr. Loren Lutzenhiser, Washington State University, October 12, 2001. Placed on line: DeceMBer 20, 2001 (PDF file, 14 pages, 52 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-031)

"Industry Growth Forum Connecting to the Market Navigating the Valley of Death", Powerpoint Presentation by Terry Surles, Director, Technology Systems Division, NoveMBer 6, 2001. (Placed on line DeceMBer 10, 2001, Powerpoint presentation, 4.0 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-030)

Powerpoint Presentation on "California Transportation Demand and Production Outlook & Issues" that was delivered at the 6th California State Fleet Management Conference in Sacramento. (Placed on line NoveMBer 1, 2001, Powerpoint Presentation, 176 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-029)

"California's Electricity Supply Outlook," Presentation for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, SepteMBer 14, 2001, by Richard Grix, California Energy Commission Electricity Office. Placed on line: SepteMBer 26, 2001 (PDF file, 22 pages, 690 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-028)

Comments on Ratemaking Treatment, of Real Time Pricing Cost Recovery. (Placed on line July 31, 2001, Word file, 7 pages, 36 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-027)

Comments of the California Energy Commission on the Draft Decision of Administrative Law Judge Walwyn Relative to Real-Time Pricing, (Microsoft Word file, 27 pages, 116 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-026)

Attachment A - Pro Forma Real Time Pricing Supplemental Tariff.(Microsoft Word file, 12 pages, 76 kilobytes)
Attachment B - Pro Forma Real Time Pricing Supplemental Tariff.(Microsoft Word file, 14 pages, 88 kilobytes)
Attachment C - CAISO's Real Time Price in Northern California on July 19, 2001 and PG&E's E-19S Tariff for Summer 2001.(Microsoft Excel file, 1 pages, 288 kilobytes)

National Heat Transfer Meeting, AICHE & ASME, Powerpoint Presentation by Terry Surles, Technology Systems Division, June 13, 2001. (Placed on line July 24, 2001, Powerpoint presentation, 612 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-025)

Response of the California Energy Commission to the Motion of Pacific Gas and Electric to Establish Final Market Valuation of Non-Nuclear Generating Assets Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 367,

Application 00-11-038 (Filed NoveMBer 16, 2000)
Application 00-11-056 (Filed NoveMBer 22, 2000)
Application 00-10-028 (Filed October 17, 2000)

Transcript from the June 25th FERC meeting . Placed on line: June 29, 2001 (PDF file, 198 pages, 155 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-023)

"Petition of the California Energy Commission for Modification of Decision 01-05-064 by Proposing a Real-Time Pricing Tariff",

Application 00-11-038 (Filed NoveMBer 16, 2000)
Application 00-11-056 (Filed NoveMBer 22, 2000)
Application 00-10-028 (Filed October 17, 2000)
Jennifer Tachera, Staff Attorney for the California Energy Commission, June 21, 2001. Placed on line: June 22, 2001 (PDF file, 33 pages, 61.6 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-022)

"Petition of the California Energy Commission for Modification of Decision 01-04-006 by Proposing a Real-Time Pricing Tariff", Rulemaking 00-10-002 (Filed October 5, 2000). Jennifer Tachera, Staff Attorney for the California Energy, June 21, 2001. Placed on line: June 22, 2001 (PDF file, 34 pages, 61.8 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-021)

"Comments of the California Energy Commission On the Draft Decision of (CPUC) Commissioner Wood on Essential Customer Service Status for Refineries", Rulemaking 00-10-002 (Filed October 5, 2000). Jennifer Tachera, Staff Attorney for the California Energy, June 20, 2001. Placed on line: June 21, 2001 (PDF file, 10 pages, 28 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-020)

"Outlook for California's Electricity Supply and Land Use Implications", Powerpoint Presentation by Dave Maul & Chris Tooker, System Assessment and Facility Siting Division, to Bureau of Land Management National Lands Conference, June 13, 2001. (Placed on line June 18, 2001, Powerpoint presentation, 520 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-019)

"Outlook for California's Electricity Supply and Air Quality Implications", Powerpoint Presentation by Dave Maul, System Assessment and Facility Siting Division, to Air and Waste Management Association, May 24, 2001. (Placed on line June 18, 2001, Powerpoint presentation, 833 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-018)

"Comments of the California Energy Commission Regarding the Proposed Decisions of Commissioner Lynch and Administrative Law Judge Walwyn", Rulemaking 00-10-038 et al. (Filed May 11, 2000), dated May 11, 2001. Placed on line: May 16, 2001 (PDF file, 13 pages, 22 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-017)

"Comments of the California Energy Commission on the Draft Decision of Commissioner Wood Modifying the Priority System for Rotating Outages", Rulemaking 00-10-002 (Filed October 5, 2000), dated April 25, 2001. Placed on line: May 15, 2001 (PDF file, 9 pages, 18.5 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-016)

"Cost and Benefits of a Biomass-to-Ethanol Production Industry in California", presentation by Commission staff member Pat Perez, May 8, 2001, Breckenridge, Colorado, at the 23rd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. (Placed on line May 10, 2001, Powerpoint presentation, 785 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-015)

"Comments of the California Energy Commission On the CPUC's Decision 01-04-006, Relative To Fossil Fuels And Rotating Outages", CPCU Docket # R.00-10-002, date d April 25, 2001. Placed on line: May 10, 2001 (PDF file, 9 pages, 26 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-014)

Testimony Of William J.Keese Chairman California Energy Commission before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality May 3, 2001. Placed on line: May 4, 2001 (PDF file, 9 pages, 28 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-013)

"California Issues - Expanded Use of Ethanol and Alkylates", presentation by Gordon Schremp at the LLNL Workshop - April 10-11, 2001) (ID # CEC-999-2001-012)

"California Electricity Issues", presentation by William J. Keese, Chairman, California Energy Commission before the Committee on Regional Electric Power Cooperation - April 18, 2001) (ID # CEC-999-2001-011)

"CALIFORNIA'S ELECTRICITY GENERATION UPDATE", presentation made by Bob Therkelsen, Deputy Director, California Energy Commission, to the California State Senate Energy Committee - April 19, 2001. (PDF file, 9 pages, 103 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-010)

"CALIFORNIA'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS UPDATE", presentation made by Scott Matthews, Deputy Director, California Energy Commission, to the California State Senate Energy Committee - April 19, 2001. (PDF file, 8 pages, 105 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-009)

"Status Report: Demand Responsive Building Program"presentation given by Commission Chairman William Keese at BOMA's "Energy Forum and Exhibition: Solutions for California's Energy Crisis" in Oakland, California, March 30, 2001) (ID # CEC-999-2001-008)

Energy Commission Comments filed before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissionregarding FERC Order "Removing Obstacles To Increased Electric Generation And Natural Gas Supply In The Western United States" (FERC Docket No. EL01-47-000) - March 30, 2001. (PDF file, 8 pages, 17 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-007)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Orderon Removing Obstacles To Increased Electric Generation And Natural Gas Supply In The Western United States - FERC Docket No. EL01-47-000 - Issued March 14, 2001. (PDF file, 24 pages, 62 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-2001-006)

"Energy Crisis and Solutions for California Oil Field Producers: Gas Supply and Demand and Future Outlook"presentation made by Chairman William Keese at Petroleum Technology Transfer Consortium, Valencia, Calif. - March 15 , 2001. (Powerpoint presentation, 20 pages, 255 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-005)

"The Potential Costs and Benefits of A Biomass-to-Ethanol Production Industry In California" presentation made by Pat Perez-Project Manager Biomass-Ethanol Project California Energy Commission at the National Ethanol Conference Las Vegas, Nevada - February 20, 2001. (Powerpoint presentation, 16 pages, 1.8 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-004)

"Carbon Management: A State Energy R&D Perspective"presentation made by Terry Surles, PIER PRogram Manager, California Energy Commission at the AAAS National Meeting Symposium on Carbon Management, San Francisco, California, February 17, 2001. (Powerpoint presentation, 21 pages, 2.3 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-003)

"Electricity Supply Adequacy in the West"presentation made by Chairman William Keese, January 25, 2001, before the Harvard Energy Policy Group. (Powerpoint presentation, 15 pages, 1.0 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-002)

"California PLACE³ES PROGRAM" - Powerpoint presentationby Program MeMBers Nancy Hanson,January 18, 2001, to the Assembly Local Government Committee. (51 pages, 5.4 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2001-001)

2000 Papers & Presentations

"Enhancing the Role of Renewable Energy in California" - Powerpoint presentationby Commissioner Robert Laurie, SepteMBer 25, 2000, to the Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting. (18 pages, 2.2 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-013)

Testimony of William J. Keese on SepteMBer 11, 2000,Before the Committee On Commerce, U.S. House Of Representatives, held in San Diego, California) (ID # CEC-999-2000-012)

Speech given by Chairman William Keese on SepteMBer 10, 2000,to the 2000 Meeting of the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). (ID # CEC-999-2000-011)

"Identifying Interagency Coordination Opportunities" - Powerpoint presentation on the California PLACE³S Programby Nancy Hanson August 29, 2000. (56 pages, 5.4 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-010)

"PLACE³S Phase One Tool Development Mid City San Diego"- Work Document by Nancy Hanson, August 29, 2000. (18 pages, 2.8 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-009)

"When Can We Drop The "dirty" From Diesel?"testimony given by Chairman William Keese August 20, 2000, for the Diesel Engine Emission Reduction Workshop. (16 pages, 25 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-008)

"Electricity Supply and Reliability 2000/2002"testimony (Slides & Comments) given by Chairman William Keese August 10, 2000, for the Joint Hearing of the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee and Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, Senator Bowen and Assemblyman Wright, Chairs. (18 pages, 177 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-007)

Testimony of William Keese, Chairman California Energy Commission, July 26,2000, Before the Subcommittee on Interior And Related Agencies U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. (6 pages, 17 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-006)

"Surfing (the Internet) for Energy Efficiency." presentation made by Energy Commission Webmaster Bob Aldrich July 25, 2000, to the All States Conference, Burlington, Vt. (PowerPoint Presentation, 37 pages, 1.5 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-005)

"What Will the Energy Industry Look Like After Choice?" presentation made by Commissioner Robert A. Laurie June 19, 2000, to EPRI Technology Management Workshop Orlando, Florida. (27 pages, 1.4 megabytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-004)

"Electricity Supply Adequacy in the West"presentation given by Daniel Nix, Deputy Director California Energy Commission, April 2000, before the Committee on Regional Electric Power Cooperation. (Powerpoint presentation, 25 pages, 858 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-003)

"Electricity Supply Adequacy in the West"testimony made by Chairman William Keese March 14, 2000, before the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee. (Powerpoint presentation, 8 pages, 417 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-002)

"Electricity Supply Adequacy in the West"presentation made by Chairman William Keese February 23, 2000, at the National Association of State Energy Officials meeting in Washington, DC. (15 pages, 157 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-2000-001)

1999 Papers & Presentations

Public Benefit Programs of Publicly-Owned Utilities of California. Staff paper by Michelle Raynor, Energy Information and Analysis Division, Electricity Analysis Office. June 22, 1999. (13 pages, 500 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1999-009)

Testimony by the Energy Commission before the California Public Utilities Commissionon the 1999 Annual Earnings Assessment Proceedings. On line: August 16, 1999, by Mike Messenger and Gary Cullen, (32 pages, 62 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1999-008)

Revised staff analysis of Carson Cogeneration Power Project (Docket # 92-SPPE-1C)July 29, 1999, by Jeri Scott, Compliance Manager, (8 pages, 21 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1999-007)

Staff analysis of Carson Cogen Power Project (Docket # 92-SPPE-1C)June 23, 1999. by Jeri Scott, Compliance Manager (12 pages, 32 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1999-006)

Staff Analysisof petition to increase truck deliveries of solid fuel to the ACE Cogeneration Expansion Project, 86-AFC-1C. Scheduled for August 28 business meeting. (Document replaced on July 27, 1999)Contact Steve Munro, 916-654-3936. (22 pages, 69 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1999-005)

"Ethanol Opportunities in California."Presentation by Pat Perez for the Governors' Ethanol Coalition, June 22, 1999. (20 pages, 71 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1999-004)

"Impacts of Proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2000 Budget On the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century."Staff paper by Pat Perez, Transportation Technology and Fuels Office, February 19, 1999) (ID # CEC-999-1999-002)

"California's Public Interest Energy Research Program."PowerPoint Presentation by Commissioner David Rohy, Ph.D. at IEEE Annual Meeting in New York City, February 1, 1999) (ID # CEC-999-1999-001)

1998 Papers & Presentations

"Comments of the California Energy Commission Staffon the 'Report on Unaccounted-For Energy and Upstream Metering'Submitted on NoveMBer 20, 1998, by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison Company," comments submitted to CPUC dated DeceMBer 11, 1998, by Caryn J. Hough, Energy Commission staff attorney. Placed on line January 12, 1999. (8 pages, 28 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-026)

"1998 Market Clearing Price Forecast"staff paper dated DeceMBer 22, 1998. (56 pages, 528 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-025)

"Integrated Assessment of Need and Changes to 1996 Electricity Report 'Need Cap,'"staff paper dated NoveMBer 18, 1998. (10 pages, 30 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-024)

"Load Research Data Requirements at the California Energy Commission,"staff background paper by Judy Lang, Kenneth C. Goeke and Michael R. Jaske, October 28, 1998. (17 pages, 37 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-023)

"Power Plant Historic Production Data,"staff paper by Michael Magaletti, Bill Wood and Robert Grow, October 22, 1998. (18 pages, 47 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-1998-022)

"R&D In the Restructured Electricity Industry."Presentation by Commissioner David Rohy, Ph.D. at U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies Annual Program Review for Advanced Turbine Systems, in Washington, D.C., NoveMBer 2-4, 1998) (ID # CEC-999-1998-021)

"Universal Collection and Submission of Consumer Information,"staff paper by Gary Cullen and Richard Rohrer, Energy Information and Analysis Division. (14 pages, 41 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-020)

"Collecting Consumer Structural Characteristics Data By Means of Surveys,"staff paper by Judy Lang, Energy Information and Analysis Division. (10 pages, 27 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-019)

"Self-Generation Reporting / Estimation Alternatives,"staff paper by Judy Lang, Richard Rohrer and Andrea Gough, Energy Information and Analysis Division. (15 pages, 38 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-018)

"Basic Steps In Conducting Surveys,"staff paper by Judy Lang, Energy Information and Analysis Division. (9 pages, 30 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-017)

"Consumer Information Needs To Support Monitoring and Policy Assessment Functions,"by Michael R. Jaske, Ph.D., Energy Information and Analysis Division. Paper for SepteMBer 29, 1998, Ad Hoc Committee workshop on consumer information needs. (36 pages, 87 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-016)

"The Power Content Label: A Tool For Building A Consumer-Driven Market For Renewable Power"(13 pages, 69 kilobytes). Paper by Commission staff members Tim Tutt and Cheri Davis presented at the 1998 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) summer study on energy efficiency in buildings, August 24, 1998, at Asilomar Conference Center (Pacific Grove, California). This paper was part of panel nuMBer nine: "Sustainable development, climate change, energy planning, and policy." (ID # CEC-999-1998-015)

Power Plant Fuel Cost, Air Pollutant Emission, and O&M Cost Characteristics- Staff paper submitted for consideration at the Ad Hoc Information Committee Workshop on SepteMBer 17, 1998. (21 pages, 55 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-014)

The Growing Importance of Biomass.Article by William J. Keese, Chairman, California Energy Commission. California Biodiversity News (California Biodiversity Council), Summer 1998 - Volume 5, NuMBer 4) (ID # CEC-999-1998-013)

New Hope for the Tahoe Basin.Article by Rob Schlichting, California Energy Commission; and Karen Terrill and Ross Henly, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. California Biodiversity News(California Biodiversity Council), Summer 1998 - Volume 5, NuMBer 4) (ID # CEC-999-1998-012)

"A Fully Enhanced Gas Turbine For Surface Ships,"paper by Commission staff member Jack Janes. Paper awarded the International Gas Turbine Institute and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Marine Committee 1996 Best Paper Award. ASME Paper 96-GT-527 was presented at the International Gas Turbine And Aeroengine Congress & Exhibition Birmingham, U.K. June 10-12, 1996. Paper supports Request For Proposals # 140-97-101. Placed on line: June 8, 1998. (12 pages, 188 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-010)

Letter dated May 28, 1998, from William J. Keese, Chairman California Energy Commission, and P. Gregory Conlon, Commissioner California Public Utilities Commission, to Mr. Erle Nye, Chairman, Board of Trustees, North American Electric Reliability Council regarding "Implementation of a North American Electric Reliability Organization" (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2 pages, 8 kilobytes. Comments from other parties are on the Web at http://www.naero.org/view-govtg-comments.html. (ID # CEC-999-1998-009)

California Independent System Operator: Bringing Competition to the Electricity Industry. Article for California Manufacturers' Association magazine California Manufacturerby William M. ChaMBerlain, Chief Counsel, California Energy Commission. May 29, 1998) (ID # CEC-999-1998-008)

"Challenges and Opportunities For Biomass Fuels In California,"by Commission Chairman William Keese. Speech before the Fuel Ethanol in the 21st Century Conference, April 2, 1998, in Sacramento) (ID # CEC-999-1998-006)

The Use of Heat Rates In Production Cost Modeling and Market Modeling, staff report by Joel B. Klein, Electricity Analysis Office, California Energy Commission. April 7, 1998. (136 pages, 877 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1998-005)

Consumer Electricity Bills:Explanation of the Ten Percent Retail Price Reduction and Rate Reduction Bonds, staff report by Rueben Tavares and Ben Arikawa, Electricity Analysis Office, California Energy Commission. March 3, 1998) (ID # CEC-999-1998-004)

Comments by Energy Commission Vice Chair David Rohy, Ph.D. - March 31, 1998, before the Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives (ID # CEC-999-1998-003)

Revised 1997 Retail Electricity Price Forecast, March 31, 1998. By Ben Arikawa, Electricity Analysis Office, Energy Information and Analysis Division, publication # CEC-200-1998-001.PDF (PDF file, 16 pages, 87 kilobytes).

Chairman William J. Keese, statement on DOE Research FundingBefore the Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, Committee On Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives, January 28, 1998) (ID # CEC-999-1998-001)

1997 and Previous Years' Papers & Presentations

Interim Staff Report - Marketing Clearing Price Forecast, For the California Energy Market: Forecast Methodology and Analytical Issues, DeceMBer 10, 1997. By Joel B. Klein, Electricity Analysis Office Energy Information and Analysis Division, publication # CEC-200-1997-001. (PDF file, 67 pages, 600 kilobytes).

Transcript of NoveMBer 21, 1997, ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY STAKEHOLDERS (ATTS) FORUM:"Transportation Technology Partners for California and the World." (PDF file, 162 pages, 258 kilobytes)

Transcript of NoveMBer 21, 1997, ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY STAKEHOLDERS (ATTS) FORUM(TEXT-only version, 355 pages, 260 kilobytes)

Transportation Fuels Tax Analysis, Staff Report by Gordon Schremp, California Energy Commission, Fuel Resources Office, October 1997. (PDF file, 24 pages, 95 kilobytes.) (ID # CEC-999-1996-016)

Air Quality Emission Offsets - Constraints and Opportunities For Power Plant Development Projects, Staff Report by Keith Golden (Principal Author), Publication NuMBer P700-97-002 (a.k.a. CEC-700-1997-002), August 1997. (38 pages, 204 kilobytes.)

Electric Vehicles and Power Plant Emissions Update - South Coast Air Basin. Staff paper by Jennifer Garland and Scott Tomashefsky, Energy Information and Analysis Division. SepteMBer 19, 1996. On line: June 15, 1998. (21 pages, 60 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1996-015)

Photovoltaic Economics and Markets: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District as a Case Study, SepteMBer 1996. Report prepared by Howard Wenger and Tom Hoff, Pacific Energy Group, Walnut Creek, California, and Jan Pepper, Enertron Consultants, Los Altos, California. Sponsored by Sacramento Municipal Utility District, California Energy Commission U.S. Department of Energy's PVCompact Program (via North Carolina Solar Center). SMUD Contract G253 - SMUD Project Manager Donald E. Osborn, CEC Contract 500-94-030 - Energy Commission Project Manager Vincent Schwent, NCSC Project Manager Bill Brooks. (135 pages, 640 kilobytes) (ID # CEC-999-1996-014)

AVRP- "Comparing the Effects of Two Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs Using A Behaviorally-Based Vehicle Choice Model: Targeting Ten-Year and Older vs. Targeting Twenty-Year and Older Personal Light-Duty Vehicles" - Preliminary staff draft report including a supplement, by Chris Kavalec and Winardi Setiawan, Demand Analysis Office, April 11, 1996. (41 pages, 158 kilobytes). (ID # CEC-999-1996-013)

Commissioner David Rohy's testimonybefore Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee in San Diego, October 28, 1996, on high gasoline prices. (ID # CEC-999-1996-012)

Chairman Charles ImBrecht's remarkson WEPEX application before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, August 1, 1996. (ID # CEC-999-1996-011)

"Fifteen Years of Fuel Methanol Distribution", Paper given by Peter Ward and Jonathan Teague, Alternative Fuels Office, California Energy Commission at the 11th International Symposium On Alcohol Fuels, Sun City, South Afroca, April 14-17, 1996. (PDF file, 41 pages, 690 kilobytes.) (ID # CEC-999-1996-017)

Chairman Charles Imbrecht's remarkson restructuring the electric utility industry and CPUC/Energy Commission reorganization during the California Manufacturers Association's Summer Energy Conference, July 26, 1996. (ID # CEC-999-1996-010)

Chairman Charles Imbrecht's acceptance speechupon receiving the Charles Percy Awardfrom the Alliance to Save Energy, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1996. (ID # CEC-999-1996-009)

California's Energy Technology Export ProgramCommissioner Michal Moore's remarks on the Commission's Export Program before visiting officials from the Republic of the Philippines, June 3, 1996. (ID # CEC-999-1996-008)

CALCARS, the "California Conventional and Alternative Fuel Response Simulator A Nested Multinomial Logit Vehicle Demand and Choice Model" is a paper by Chris Kavalec, Energy Commission Demand Analysis Office. (ID # CEC-999-1996-007)

Vice Chair Sally Rakow Remarks"made before the Senate Rules Committee, June 3, 1996, during her confirmation hearing. (ID # CEC-999-1996-006)

"Mergers, Acquisitions and Market Power in the Electric Power Industry"by Commission staff members Dr. Joseph Diamond and Jon D. Edwards is a thorough research paper on the subject and is especially important in light of restructuring of the industry. Paper was updated and published on website as PDF in April 1997. (ID # CEC-999-1996-005)

"Steel Framing: Meeting California's Residential Energy Efficiency Standards"is an article written by Deputy Director Ross Deter and Associate Mechanical Engineer Soheil Loghmanpour for Metal Home Digest Magazine'sMay-June 1996 issue. The article is reprinted here with their permission. (ID # CEC-999-1996-004)

"Tax Barriers to Four Renewable Electric Generation Technologies"- Paper co-authored by Commission staff member Alec Jenkins, presented April 1996 at the International Solar Energy Conference. (ID # CEC-999-1996-003)

"Gas Prices: Gouging or Supply and Demand"- May 5, 1996, Opinion-Editorial by Chairman Charles Imbrecht in The San Diego Union-Tribune. (ID # CEC-999-1996-002)

Incorporating Energy Criteria in Intermodal Transportation Policy Decisions- Paper presented to 75th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board on January 7, 1996, by Commission staff member Nancy Bester. (ID # CEC-999-1996-001)

"California's Electrifying Future...the Need for Electric Vehicles"-- Essay by Chairman Charles Imbrecht for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology 95magazine, July 1995. Text file. (ID # CEC-999-1995-002)

"California - A Nation State"- Speech by Chairman Charles Imbrecht to RETSIE Conference, April 1995. (ID # CEC-999-1995-001)

"Triple Treat"("Why Promoting the Environment Makes Good Business and Economic Sense for the People of Our State and for Our Nation.") Speech by Chairman Charles R. Imbrecht to Eco Expo Conference, April 1993. (ID # CEC-999-1993-001)

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