Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Agreement with 3 Degrees Group Inc.
Summary
SCH Number
2024060199
Public Agency
City of Burbank
Document Title
Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Agreement with 3 Degrees Group Inc.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/6/2024
Document Description
Burbank Water and Power is entering into a contract to buy Renewable Energy Credits (REC) that may be sourced from one or any of the seven solar and wind facilities located in the State of Utah and/or Colorado. This purchase does not include energy. Each of these facilities are existing renewable energy projects, certified as Renewable Portfolio Standards eligible by the California Energy Commission.
Contact Information
Name
Fred Ramirez
Agency Name
City of Burbank
Job Title
Assistant Community Development Director - Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Burbank
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Nationwide
Other Location Info
Seven Facilities located in Colorado, Utah, and Montana at the following locations: #1 Lat. 39 24 24.9, Long. -102 9 44.3; #2 Lat. 37 52 58, Long. -112 54 15; #3 Lat. 40 4 24.2, Long. -111 35 2.7; #4 Lat. 47 30 4.4, Long. -111 26 16.2; #5 Lat. 39.84065, Long. -111.8877; #6 Lat. 38.50083, Long. -113.03; #7 Lat. 38.49778, Long. -112.98694.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This procurement does not involve the construction of a new project, as these REC are procured from existing facilities. Hence, they would qualify under an existing facility categorical exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): California Code Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Given that the procurement of the RECs will be from renewable sources that are less polluting than conventional power, and that no tangible energy purchases are involved, this activity is covered by the “common sense” exemption pursuant to California Code Regulations Title 14 § 15061(b)(3) since there is no possibility that the activity in question (i.e., purchase of renewable energy credits) may have a significant negative effect on the environment. As a result, the activity is not be subject to CEQA.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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