Chris Karwick

This Wildfire Mitigation Plan outlines the range of activities undertaken by Silicon Valley Power to minimize the risk of wildfires ignited by its electrical lines and equipment. The plan focuses on three key objectives: minimizing sources of ignition, improving the resiliency of the electric grid, and continuously identifying unnecessary or ineffective actions. It details preventative strategies including design and construction standards, comprehensive vegetation management, regular inspections, and workforce training. The plan also addresses wildfire risks and drivers, community outreach, and metrics for performance measurement to ensure safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services.

This document provides an update on the System Expansion Plan, detailing various infrastructure projects aimed at increasing reliability and capacity for Silicon Valley Power. Key initiatives include the construction and upgrade of Scott, Kifer, and Northern Receiving Stations, development of 115 kV and CAISO transmission lines, and implementation of a Battery Energy Storage Project. The update also addresses material procurement, coordination with PG&E, and managing tariff exposure for these projects.

The 2023 Integrated Resource Plan for Silicon Valley Power serves as a long-term roadmap to provide affordable and reliable service while achieving state and local greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The plan outlines a transition from carbon-emitting resources to 100% clean energy, utilizing wind, geothermal, hydrogen, hydro-electric, and solar. It evaluates three scenarios: a Base SB 100 scenario, an Accelerated SB 100 scenario with more aggressive clean energy targets, and a Zero Emissions scenario incorporating emerging technologies. The objective is to balance fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship by developing a least-cost resource portfolio for Santa Clara ratepayers.

This Wildfire Mitigation Plan by Silicon Valley Power (SVP) details the organization's comprehensive approach to minimizing the risk of wildfires caused by its electrical infrastructure. The plan's primary objectives are to reduce ignition sources, enhance electric grid resiliency, and continuously evaluate mitigation effectiveness. Key strategic areas include defining roles and responsibilities, assessing wildfire risks, and implementing preventative measures such as robust design and construction standards, proactive vegetation management, thorough inspections, and workforce training. Additionally, the plan addresses reclosing and isolation protocols, community engagement, performance metrics, and ongoing monitoring and auditing to ensure safe and reliable energy service.

The City of Santa Clara's EV Blueprint details a strategic program to accelerate Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) adoption and meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Key focus areas include engaging stakeholders, analyzing current transportation electrification, forecasting PEV adoption impacts, and implementing fourteen program initiatives. These initiatives prioritize increasing charger availability for multi-unit dwellings, low-income communities, and city fleets, alongside electric grid modernization and public charging infrastructure. The plan aims to establish Santa Clara as an EV Ready Community by 2030 and reduce emissions by 55% below 2008 baseline levels by 2035.