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Supervisors hear county energy goals workshop; staff propose REEIS update, land strategy and studies on new technologies
Summary
County staff briefed the Board of Supervisors on updates to the Renewable Energy and Conservation Element (REEIS), proposing a 1'to'1.5'year public process to revise land-use policy, consider federal land partnerships, encourage on-site generation and evaluate options including microgrids, CCAs and new technologies.
County officials on Monday presented a workshop on San Bernardino County's energy landscape and recommended updates to the county's Renewable Energy and Conservation Element (REEIS) to address rising demand, interconnection delays and aging infrastructure.
"If capacity doesn't keep up with demand, we will see increasing delays in interconnection," said Derek Armstrong, acting deputy executive officer, explaining the difference between capacity (the system's ability to deliver power at a moment) and generation (production over time). Armstrong said those delays risk slowing job growth and deterring employers.
Miguel Figueroa, the county's land use services…
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