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SFPUC, Local Power and LAFCO spar over Golden Gate tidal potential as new CCA director introduced

San Francisco LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) · December 12, 2008
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Summary

At a joint LAFCO/SFPUC discussion, Local Power and SFPUC/URS consultants clashed over the feasibility and safety of generating tidal power near the Golden Gate. SFPUC introduced Mike Campbell as new CCA director; commissioners demanded more data and peer review before relying on tidal power for the CCA portfolio.

San Francisco’s LAFCO heard an extended technical exchange over the draft Local Power CCA report and written comments from SFPUC consultant Dr. Ian Austin (URS), with the commission urging further study before relying on tidal power in the CCA portfolio.

Barbara Hale of the SFPUC presented URS’s comments and introduced Mike Campbell as the new CCA director; Campbell summarized his energy experience at the California Public Utilities Commission and PG&E…

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