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All Source Solicitation for Energy Supply (B)
Independent reviews of the proposed Integrated Resource Plan were performed last winter and were concluded in March of 2006. One of the conclusions reached was that additional generation capacity would be needed even if the maximum cost-effective energy conservation were achieved. On April 12, 2006, in addition to developing a plan to achieve the maximum cost-effective energy conservation, the City Commission requested staff to conduct an all source solicitation to meet the balance of Gainesville's energy and demand needs. The results of the all source solicitation were to be compared to the options of a self built, biomass fired or an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facility (preferably able to use biomass as well). Staff has identified a number of opportunities and has designed a process to assemble an energy supply plan to meet the Community's need for efficient, clean, economical, reliable and low carbon intensity sources of electrical supply.
Explanation
The Gainesville City Commission contracted with ICF Consulting and GDS Associates to conduct independent reviews of GRU's proposed Integrated Resource Plan, which were completed in March of 2006. One of the conclusions reached was that additional generation capacity would be needed even if the maximum cost-effective energy conservation were achieved. On April 12, 2006, the City Commission adopted the following motion instructing staff to:
"Initiate a conceptual design and pricing to include but not limited to the following alternatives to compare to an all source solicitation requesting proposals to meet the balance of GRU's demand and energy needs: 1) A small (<100 MW) facility capable of 100% biomass on site locally; 2)An IGCC unit on site locally (260MW or less) or off-site if bigger, preferably using biomass; 3)Be open to partnerships either on-site or off-site; and 4)Carbon neutrality - reduce carbon intensity per capita."...
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