Static Energy Storage System
Summary
SCH Number
2007078282
Public Agency
Sacramento Regional Transit District
Document Title
Static Energy Storage System
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/25/2007
Document Description
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is managing a California Energy Commission research project to test a cutting-edge energy storage system that is intended to solve a light rail operating problem and will result in energy savings. This will be a pilot project to evaluate peak energy reduction, energy savings and voltage stability benefits of the system. The Static Energy Storage (SES) System will absorb and store energy from the nearby light rail vehicle regenerative braking system which otherwise is not fully utilized.
Contact Information
Name
Don Smith
Agency Name
Sacramento Regional Transit District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Reasons for Exemption
Class (c)(2) exclusion - utility installation within existing right-of-way. The project is a new small structure associated with existing light rail infrastructure. The small size and location of the energy storage traction power substation indicate that there are no unusual circumstances that would disallow use of this Categorical Exclusion category. There are no significant environmental impacts, substantial controversy on environmental grounds, significant impact on historic properties, or inconsistencies with federal, state, or local laws, requirements, or administrative determinations relating to the environmental aspects of the action.
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