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This page updated August 15, 2007.
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Governor's Executive Orders on Power
Generation
On February 8, 2001, Governor Davis signed six Executive Orders D22-D27 to expedite the review and
permitting process of power generating facilities in California while maintaining environmental standards. Another
Executive Order D28 was signed on March 7, 2001, to expand the scope of the previous Orders. An
additional 20,000 megawatts is expected to be online by July 2004, starting with 5,000 additional
megawatts by July 2001 and 5,000 more megawatts by July 2002. Please consider joining one or more of ARB's
Energy related e-lists. |
 Executive Orders |
Executive
Orders (Governor's Home Page)
Executive
Order D-22-01
Executive
Order D-23-01
Executive Order D-24-01
Executive Order D-25-01
Executive Order D-26-01
Executive Order D-27-01
Executive
Order D-28-01
Executive Order D-40-01 |
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| Legislation |
Senate Bill
X1 5 (Sher, 2001)
Senate
Bill X1 28 (Sher, 2001)
Assembly
Bill X1 31 (Wright, 2001) |
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| Related
Links |
California Energy Commission (CEC) Home Page
CEC Emergency Power Plant Permitting |
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| Recent
ARB Actions |
CEC Emergency 21-Day Siting Process
Introduction
Application / Checklist for Simple Cycle Gas Turbines
Authority to Construct Permit with Conditions of Operation
Authority to Construct Conditions for Alternative Limits
State Emission Reduction Credit Bank for Power Plant Peaking Sources (Revised April
27, 2001)
Diesel-Fueled Engines -- Letter to APCOs Dated February 21, 2001
District Rules and Polices for Back-Up Generators (May 14, 2001)
ARB Presentations
Informational Update on California's Electricity Situation
Presentation at the September 20, 2001, meeting of the Air Resources Board on activities taken by the Governor,
state agencies, and local air districts to address California's energy situation and the impact these
actions have had on air emissions during the summer of 2001. (PowerPoint - 445K)
Electricity Deregulation In California - Impacts On Air Quality - Presentation
at the Haagen-Smit Symposium, April 10, 2002 (PowerPoint - 384K)
California Air Regulatory Process For Power Generating Units - Presentation at the Forbes Energy
Power Conference, April 17, 2002 (PowerPoint - 426K)
Integrated Energy
Policy Report Hearings |
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Distributed Generation Home Page
On September 25, 2000, Governor Davis signed Senate Bill 1298 (SB 1298). This bill requires the ARB to adopt a
certification program for Distributed Generation (DG) units that are exempt from local air district permits and
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Guidance Resources For Power Plants Home Page
The ARB adopted "Guidance for Power Plant Siting and Best Available
Control Technology" to assist the districts in making permitting
decisions as the districts participate in the California Energy Commission's power plant siting process. The
guidance outlines ARB staff's position on air quality-related issues for power plant projects. The guidance
is intended to provide district staff with information to promote the siting of new power plants that utilize best
available control technology, and that are constructed and operated in a way that eliminates or minimizes
adverse air quality impacts. Power plant proponents may also find the guidance useful when developing and planning
a proposed power plant project.
In addition to the Board's "Guidance for Power Plant Siting and Best Available
Control Technology" this site also includes a number of links to ARB resources associated with energy and
power generation. This site includes information on Emission Reduction Offsets Transaction Costs, Best Available
Control Technology Clearinghouse, Air District Contacts for the Registry of Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs),
Offset Packages for Recently-Evaluated Power Plants, Emission Control Technologies for Recently-Evaluated Power
Plants, Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), the California
Air Pollution Control Officers Association Risk Assessment Guidelines, and New Source Review Guidance.
Electrical Generation Retrofit Regulation Home Page
On May 22, 2001, Governor Davis signed Senate Bill 28 (SB 28) (Senate
Bill X1 28 - Sher, 2001). This bill requires the Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) in consultation
with air quality management districts, air pollution control districts and the Independent System Operator,
to adopt regulations to establish emission control retrofit requirements for electrical generation facilities
in a manner that protects public health and the environment. The mandated retrofits must be completed by December
31, 2004, unless a later date is needed to maintain electric system reliability, or unless the operator intends
to repower the facility. The bill also requires ARB to create an emission reduction credit bank and to fund
the bank with a portion of the emission reductions achieved by retrofitting existing electrical generation
facilities.
Report
to the Legislature on Power Plant NOx Control Home Page
The ARB has been directed to report to the Legislature and the Governor on or before March 1, 2004 on available
technologies that reduce or eliminate NOx emissions from power plants and that do not create adverse environmental
impacts due to the use of or production of toxic or hazardous materials. As the ARB staff conducts research on
the available technologies, descriptions of the findings will be included on this page. This site will also provide
information on upcoming events, including public scoping meetings, and opportunities to comment on the report.
For more information about ARB's energy activities, please contact one of the following:
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ARB Permits, Certifications, Exemptions,
and Registrations
ARB Programs
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