Optimizing Use of Non-traditional Waters, Drought Proofing the Electricity System and Improving Snowpack PRediction
Summary
SCH Number
2016048122
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Optimizing Use of Non-traditional Waters, Drought Proofing the Electricity System and Improving Snowpack PRediction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2016
Document Description
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) cost share funding for the Contractor's federally-funded project, which received an award under federal funding opportunity announcement, DE-FOA-0001285, UC-China Clean Energy Research Center: Energy and Water. The purpose of the project is to fund research that will reduce the stress on current water infrastructure and supply. This will include development of high water recovery desalination processes for non-traditional waters; characterizing the potential for non-traditional water use in California; development of recycled water scenarios for electricity generation; and improving the characterization of California's snowpack.
Contact Information
Name
Brad Williams
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Computer modeling, paper studies and pilot testing in existing facilities. Address non-traditional water market characterization. Examine and analyze existing contract structures between water recyclers and thermal power customers. Minor alterations to exisitng facilities for pilot testing of membrane technology and basic data collection with no major disturbance to environmental resources.
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