HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.01.22 FW_ Weekend Heat SITSTATFrom:Clerk of the Board
To:Valencia, Shyanne; Reaster, Kayla
Subject:FW: Weekend Heat SITSTAT
Date:Thursday, September 1, 2022 4:43:40 PM
Attachments:CA Heat-Proclamation 31AUG22.pdf
Please process as correspondence Shyanne, thank you
Shaina Paulsen
Associate Clerk of The Board
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
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Subject: FW: Weekend Heat SITSTAT
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Andy
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Subject: Weekend Heat SITSTAT
Good Evening Supervisors,
As we head into the long (very hot) weekend I wanted to provide a quick update on the heat event –
· We participated in a 1PM call with OES – At this time Butte is tracking with all other Inland
region counties. This call will happen daily through next week.
· The State Operations Center is activated at level II thru Wednesday and has designated duty
officers for each region.
· Gov. Newsome declared a State of Emergency for the heat event (see attached) – OEM is
focused on provision 2 and 10.
o In accordance with provision 2, OEM is standing by to support local jurisdictions if
resources become overwhelmed.
o For provision 10, OEM reached out to the Air Resources board and DDS Code
enforcement. They are aware of the suspension of any generator restrictions and are
working on messaging should there be inquiries.
· OEM has coordinated with PH DOC Team and is standing by to support.
· OEM has also reached out to PG&E and will be tracking potential power outages through
the PG&E portal.
· The County has no unmet needs at this time, but if there are significant changes in response
or if the EOC is activated for the heat event an update will be provided.
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Respectfully,
Joshua Jimerfield
Deputy Administrative Officer
Butte County Office of Emergency Management
25 County Center Dr., Suite 213
Oroville, CA 95965
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS beginning on August 31, 2022, a significant heat wave is
hitting California, bringing temperatures in excess of 100 degrees
throughout the State and is forecast to bring record temperatures 10-20
degrees above normal throughout the State, exceeding 110 degrees in
some areas (the "Extreme Heat Event"); and
WHEREAS as a result of the Extreme Heat Event, on August 30, 2022,
the National Weather Service issued Excessive Heat Warnings and
Excessive Heat Watches within the State in effect beginning on August 31,
2022, through September 6, 2022; and
WHEREAS the Extreme Heot Event is putting and will continue to put
significant demand and strain on California's energy grid; and
WHEREAS the Extreme Heat Event is forecast to be a West-wide
event, meaning that energy demand will be high across the region and
California will have limited ability to import energy from out-of-state; and
WHEREAS on August 30, 2022, the California Independent System
Operator (CAISO) issued a Heat Bulletin forecasting high electric demand
during the Extreme Heat Event that will stress the energy grid, with peak
load for electricity projected to reach its highest level of the year,
exceeding 48,000 megawatts on September 5, 2022; and
WHEREAS on August 31, 2022, the CAISO issued a Flex Alert for
August 31, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and urged Californians to
conserve electricity to avoid power disruptions; and
WHEREAS on August 31, 2022, the CAISO issued an Energy
Emergency Alert Watch Notice for August 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., because it is forecasting an energy deficiency, with all available
resources in use or forecasted to be in use; and
WHEREAS on August 31, 2022, the CAISO advised that it is
forecasting supply deficiencies of over 3,000 megawatts during evening
hours from September 4, 2022, through September 6, 2022; advised that
further emergency alerts may follow; and advised that emergency
interventions would allow energy customers to make contingency plans
ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to take action to reduce the strain on the
energy infrastructure and increase energy capacity during the Extreme
Heat Event, and to take action immediately to respond to the Extreme
Heat Event given its forecasted severity and duration; and
WHEREAS despite significant expansion of the State's renewable
and zero-carbon energy genemtion and storage capacity, those gains
slowed in 2022 because of supply chain disruptions and have been
outpaced by increasing energy demands because of the climate crisis;
and
WHEREAS it is critical that power plants in the State generate as
much power as possible to satisfy the increased demand created by the
Extreme Heat Event; and
WHEREAS, during emergency conditions, the CAISO, in its role as
Reliability Coordinator, may issue an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 or
Energy Emergency Alert Level 3 for its balancing authority or other
California balancing authorities as conditions warrant; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558,
subd. (b), I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons
and property exist due to the Extreme Heat Event throughout California;
and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8625,
subd. (c), I find that local authority is inadequate to cope with the
magnitude and impacts of the Extreme Heat Event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, I
find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified
in this Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay appropriate actions
to prevent and mitigate the effects of the Extreme Heat Event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of
California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State
Constitution and statutes, including the California Emergency Services
Act, and in particular, Government Code section 8625, HEREBY PROCLAIM
A STATE OF EMERGENCY to exist in California due to the Extreme Heat
Event.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. In preparing for and responding to the Extreme Heat Event, a ll
agencies of state government utilize and employ state
personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any
and all activities consistent with the direction of the Governor's
Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan.
Also, all residents are to obey the direction of emergency
officials with regard to this emergency in order to protect their
safety.
2. In preparing for and responding to the Extreme Heat Event, each
political subdivision of the State shall render all possible
assistance consistent with the Extreme Temperature Response
Plan by, among other proactive actions, assessing the Extreme
Heat Event in its respective jurisdiction, determine whether to
open cooling centers, engage in public outreach on how to
conserve energy, and how Californians within that jurisdiction
can stay safe.
3. From August 31, 2022, through September 7, 2022, inclusive, the
provisions of Water Code section 13385, subd. (i) (1) (A) as they
pertain to daily average and instantaneous temperature
limitations in waste discharge requirements for thermal power
plants are suspended for any thermal power plant that maintains
operations to abate the effects of the Extreme Heat Event. Any
exceedance of the daily average or instantaneous temperature
limitations resulting from maintaining operations during this time
shall not constitute a violation for purposes of calculating
mandatory minimum penalties under Water Code section 13385,
subd. (i}.
4. Permitting requirements or conditions of certification adopted by
the Energy Commission pursuant to Public Resources Code,
sections 25216.5, subd. (a} and 25500 et seq., as well as related
permitting requirements adopted by local air quality
management districts, that restrict the amount of power that a
facility may generate, restrict the amount of fuel that a facility
may use, or impose air quality requirements that prevent the
facility from generating additional power during peak demand
hours, from· 2:00 p.m. to l 0:00 p.m. on August 31, 2022 through
September 7, 2022, inclusive, or as otherwise needed to respond
to the Extreme Heat Event, are suspended.
5. For purposes of regulations concerning stationary generators,
use of stationary generators from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on any
day on which the CAISO has declared an Energy Emergency
Alert 2 or 3 condition shall be deemed an "emergency use"
under California Code of Regulations (CCR}, title 17, section
93115.4, subd. ( a} (30) (A} (2).
6. For purposes of regulations concerning portable generators, the
period from 2:00 p.m. to l 0:00 p.m. on any day on which the
CAISO has declared an Energy Emergency Alert 2 or 3 condition
shall be deemed an "emergency event" under CCR, title 17,
section 93116.1, subd. (b}{l4}, and a loss of electrical service
shall be deemed "beyond the reasonable control of the owner
or operator" under CCR, title 17, section 93116.2, subd.
(a) ( 12) (A) (2). In addition, the period from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
on any day on which the CAISO has declared an Energy
Emergency Alert 2 or 3 condition, shall be deemed an
"emergency event" under CCR, title 13, section 2452, subd. (j),
and interruptions caused by the Extreme Heat Event shall be
deemed an "unforeseen interruption of electrical power from
the serving utility" under CCR, title 13, section 2453, subd.
(m}{4}{E}( l).
7. In regulations concerning the use of auxiliary engines by
oceangoing vessels berthed in California ports, any day on
which the CAISO has declared an Energy Emergency Alert 2 or 3
condition shall be deemed an "emergency event" under CCR,
title 17, section 93118.3, subd. (c)( 14) as it pertains to ocean
going vessels equipped to operate on shore power.
8. A declaration by the CAISO of an Energy Emergency Alert 2 or 3
condition shall be deemed to provide notice to reduce use of
grid-based electrical power under CCR, title 17, section 931 18.3,
subd. (c)(l 4)(C), and notice under that same section that
reduction is no longer necessary at 11 :59 p.m. on the third fu ll
day after such an Alert condition ends. Ocean-going vessels that
are berthed at California ports on any day on which the CAISO
has declared an Energy Emergency Alert 2 or 3 condition shall
not be required to use shore power until after 11 :59 pm on the
third full day following the termination of that Alert condition.
9. An ocean-going vessel operating on auxiliary engines pursuant
to an "emergency event" under Paragraph 7 of this
Proclamation shall be deemed to qualify for an exemption
under CCR, title 17, section 93118.3, subd. (d)(l )(E)(l )(a), and
any visit occurring during the period described in Paragraph 8 of
this Proclamation shall be counted towards compliance under
CCR, title 17, section 93118.3, subd. (d)(l)(F)(I).
l 0. Any permit, regulation or law prohibiting, restricting or penalizing
the use of stationary or portable generators or other conduct
allowed by this Proclamation, during the time periods allowed
under other paragraphs of this Proclamation, is suspended.
11. Any facility that operates in violation of permitting requirements
or conditions of a certificate suspended by Paragraph 4 shall:
(i) notify the relevant local air quality management district, the
Energy Commission, and the Air Resources Board of its actions
within 48 hours; and
(ii) report additional fuel use, additional hours of operation, and
energy produced by that additional use and operation to the
relevant local air quality management district, the Energy
Commission, and the Air Resources Board within 30 days of this
Proclamation.
12.To help address any exceedances in emissions permitted under
federal law and other federal obligations that result from acts
taken under this Proclamation, and to avoid jeopardizing public
health or safety as a result of those acts, the Air Resources Board
shall implement its State-funded Climate Heat Impact Response
Program (CHIRP) to mitigate emissions from any operation
pursuant to this Proclamation. The Energy Commission is
directed, and the Public Utilities Commission is requested, to
provide information requested by the Air Resources Board to
assist with its implementation of this paragraph. To the extent it
would otherwise apply to actions under this Paragraph, Chapter
3.5 (commencing with section 11340) of Part I of Division 3 of Title
2 of the Government Code, is suspended.
13.The provisions in Paragraphs 3-10 of this Proclamation shall expire
at 11 :59 p.m. on September 7, 2022, with the exception that, as
provided in Paragraph 8, ocean-going vessels that are berthed
at California ports on any day on which the CAISO has declared
an Energy Emergency Alert 2 or 3 condition shall not be required
to use shore power until after 11 :59 pm on the third full day
following the termination of that Alert condition, up to 11 :59 pm
on September 10, 2022.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this
Proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that
widespread publicity and notice be given of this Proclamation.
This Proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any rights
or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity,
against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers,
employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State of alifornia to be
affi d this 31 st day f August 2022.
ATTEST:
SHIRLEY WEBER, PH.D.
Secretary of State