California Utility Nears Okay of 'Wood Tolling' Deal

Renewable Energy World: The California Public Utilities Commission at its June 9 meeting will look at approving an emergency "wood tolling" agreement where Pacific Gas and Electric would provide wood from endangered forest areas to five Sierra Pacific Industries power plants that burn biomass for fuel.

Pacific Gas and Electric has requested approval of an amendment to its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI). The SPI PPA had an initial commercial operation date of Sept. 9, 2015, and covers delivery from five existing biomass facilities (Burney, Lincoln, Quincy, Sonora, and Anderson II). These five existing biomass facilities are currently online and delivering under the PPA, which will expire in 2035.

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