The LA Basin is a transmission-constrained region with historic dependency on fossil fuel capacity resources, many of them affecting disadvantaged or marginalized communities. While NREL's Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study (LA100) provides clarity on reliable decarbonization pathways for the City of LA and LADWP territory, the CPUC seeks credible studies like this to unlock system and local solutions for upcoming IRPs in the remainder of this unique region (shown in the graphic).

This study will demonstrate how energy storage can replace fossil fuel peakers for an affordable, reliable, and decarbonized LA Basin.

The study will set the stage for significant storage opportunities for CESA partners in the LA Basin by…

1. Establishing a clear vision for the role of storage in providing affordable, resilient, reliable, and clean local energy supply.

2. Creating a compelling coalition of key LA and IRP stakeholders to advance these solutions both at the CPUC and in procurement activities.

3. Publishing this report in 2022 (expected) to position the topic as a primary area of focus for the CPUC as they close out emergency procurement planning associated with summer readiness and Diablo Canyon retirement and begin to think about more strategic and pro-active grid transition.