June 28 2006 J.E. Fulton CPS Energy
CPS Plans to Add a New Coal Unit Type : Pulverized Coal, Hybrid Pressure (2520 psi, 1050 oF, 1050 oF) Location: Calaveras Lake Fuel: Powder River Basin Coal Size: 750 MW Heat Rate: 9,300 BTU/KWH Proposed Permit Levels (annual averages) - SO2 - 0.06 Lb/MMBTU (wet limestone scrubber)
- NOx - 0.05 Lb/MMBTU (SCR)
- PM - 0.022 Lb/MMBTU (fabric filter) (collectibles + condensables)
- Hg - 0.00002 Lb/MWH (oxidation and/or sorbent injection)
CPS’ Approach to Licensing
Began with some of the lowest emission rate coal units in the U.S. Exemplary emissions performance of corporate coal fleet Began strategic energy planning process well in advance of need. CPS strategic energy planning project has been in progress 5+ years now. New coal unit a major element of the process. Board adopted strategic energy plan on June 30, 2003 Involved the public early on – Public involvement began 3.5 years ago
Summary of CPS Licensing Approach for New Coal Unit Went well beyond Best Available Control Technology (BACT) levels for new coal unit Provided offsets for emissions from the proposed coal plant Applied Mercury Maximum Available Control Technology (MACT) as originally proposed Added renewables and conservation to the strategic energy portfolio Took, and continue to take, message to the community
Sample of Public Involvement Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) - Frequent updates since 2001
Southeast Quadrant Citizens’ Advisory Group - More than 20 meetings since October 1, 2002
Environmental Health Oversight Committee - 11 meetings since December 2, 2003
All these groups continue to meet for periodic updates - CPS adopted public input as commitments to Community
Sample of Public Involvement Five Town Hall Meetings - 4/6/04 Ed White Middle School
- 4/8/04 John Marshall High School
- 4/13/04 Sam Houston High School
- 4/15/04 John F. Kennedy High School
- 4/27/04 East Central High School
TCEQ Public Meeting
Spring 2001 – Internal committee Comprehensive Energy Resource Coordination and Implementation Team (CERCIT) established to identify energy options and develop strategic energy plan October 2002 – Established Southeast Quadrant Citizens Advisory Group (SEQCAG) June 30, 2003 – CPS Board gave approval to proceed with the strategic energy plan including the new coal unit November 21, 2003 – Permit application submitted to TCEQ
Timeline of Major Events January 12, 2004 – TCEQ finds permit application to be administratively complete November 5, 2004 – TCEQ issues draft permit. This process took more than 1 year from initial application and the draft permit had only minor changes from the application December 16, 2004 – TCEQ holds public meeting on draft permit at East Central High School May 18, 2005 – Contested hearing – determination of party status and adoption of schedule
Timeline of Major Events May 18–Sept 12, 2005 Discovery and Deposition period Sept 30, 2005 CPS files its direct case and provides witness list Oct 24, 2005 Opposition files its direct case and provides witness list Nov 9, 2005 Objections to direct cases due Nov 28, 2005 Prehearing conference Dec 5–9, 2005 Hearing on merits March 27, 2006 Record of Decision (expected) Dec 5, 2006 – Hearing settled! Dec 28, 2006 – Permit Issued!
CPS’ Key Environmental Commitments to the Community Use of Best Available Control Technology on new unit Enhance coal yard environmental controls Reduce existing emissions so there will be no net increase in aggregate emissions as a result of new unit going on-line 10% renewables commitment by 2015 (~ 600 MW) Increase spending on conservation programs Enhanced air quality monitoring program around plant New Unit will be brought under Ch. 117 NOx cap Additional emissions reductions from existing units so there will be a substantial net decrease in aggregate emissions after new unit goes on-line
Approximate Overall Pollutant Control Levels Relative to Uncontrolled Emissions Following Environmental Upgrades Program and Installation of New Coal Unit - Particulate Matter >99.8%
- Sulfur Dioxide 90 – 95%
- Nitrogen Oxides 85 – 90%
- Mercury 85 – 90%
The End
Selected Demographic Data for Bexar County (CPS Service Territory) Population (3/1/00) 1,392,931 Population Rank 24 Population Growth Rate 17.5% per decade Population Breakdown - Hispanic 54.3%
- White 36.0%
- Black 7.2%
- Other 2.5%
Median Age 32.1
Selected Demographic Data for Bexar County (CPS Service Territory) con’t Median Household Income $32,374 Personal Income per capita $23,852 Personal Income % of National Avg. 87.7% Persons Below Poverty Level 247,843
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