ML13141A642
| ML13141A642 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 05/14/2013 |
| From: | Tavaglione J County of Riverside, CA, Board of Supervisors |
| To: | Boxer B, Feinstein D, Issa D, Macfarlane A NRC/Chairman, US Congress, US HR (House of Representatives), US SEN (Senate) |
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| G20130399, LTR-13-0442, CORR-13-0074 | |
| Download: ML13141A642 (2) | |
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JOHN F. TAVAGLIONE SECOND DISTRICT SUPERVISOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE STAFF JOHN FIELD, Chief of Staff DONNA JOHNSTON, Senior Legislative Assistant KAREN CHRISTENSEN, Senior Legislative Assistant LILIANA ALLIN, Legislative Assistant SUSAN SWIECA, Legislative Assistant May 14, 2013 The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Dear Senator Boxer:
It is my pleasure to express my strong support to revive the use of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Today, California relies on nuclear energy for one-fifth of the State'selectricity. The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station provided up to 2,200 megawatts of electricity which equates to about 10% of the peak daily electricity usage in the region. While the station was in operation, itdelivered "voltage support" which allowed the grid to import power from regions outside of California and reduce the occurrence of blackouts as well as electricity fluctuations and interruptions. The station also offered "baseloadll generation by providing power to customers day and night regardless of the weather. These are efforts that cannot be duplicated by other clean power facilities.
Due to the tough, uphill climb out ofthe recession, it is no surprise that companies have been leaving California in search of lower costs to operate their business. Nuclear power is one of the lowest-cost producers of baseload electricity and has a lower production cost than coal or natural gas which helps reduce operating costs for businesses.
Should San Onofre remain offline beyond 2014, Southern California Edison woulp need to consider a combination of other generation resources and/or construction of transmission lines throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County Basin. The multi-year regulatory review and approvals needed for new construction takes time. Businesses in California cannot afford a blow to the critical infrastructure and would greatly benefit from the stability and predictability of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
In this time of economic uncertainty, I respectfully request your cOl'lsideration of this vital reso.urce that provides a reliable, affordable, and a long-term energy source for the$tate of California. Thaokyou very muchJor your. time and attention to this matter.
John F *. Tavaglione
. second District Supervisor' CountY ofRiverside.
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Allison MacFarlane - USNRC, Chairwoman Elmo Collins,Jr. - USNRC, Region IV Administrator 4080 LEMON STJiEET
- 5TH FLOOR
- RO. BOX 1646
- RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92502-1646 * (951) 955-1020 www,rivcodistrict2.org
JOHN F. TAVAGLIONE SECOND DISTRICT SUPERVISOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE STAFF JOHN FIELD, Chief of Staff DONNA JOHNSTON, Senior Legislative Assistant KAREN CHRISTENSEN, Senior Legislative Assistant LILIANA ALLIN, Legislative Assistant SUSAN SWIECA, Legislative Assistant May 8, 2013 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Dear Senator Feinstein:
It is my pleasure to express my strong support to revive the use of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Today, California relies on nuclear energy for one-fifth of the State's electricity. The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station prolt-i'de'd'upto 2j200,megawatts of -electricity. which equates to about 10% of the peak daily electricity usage in tf)~'regton. While:the' stati~n 'wasjn Q.Rf!ration, it delivered "voltage support" which allowed the grid to import power from regions outside of California and reduce the occurrence of blackouts as well as electricity fluctuations and interruptions. The station also offered "base load II gener;:ltion by providing power to customers day and night regardless of the weather. These are efforts that cannot be:'dupiicate<j, by other clean power facilities.
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Due to the tough, uphill climb out of the recession, it is no surprise that companies have been leaving California in search of lower costs to operate their business. Nuclear power is one ofthe lowest-cost producers of baseload electricity and has a lower production cost than coal or natural gas iNhich helps reduce operating costs for businesses.
Should San Oirolreremain offline beyond 2014, Southern California Edison would need to consider a combination of other generation resoorces and/or construction of transmission lines throughout the los Angeles and Orange County Basin. The multi-year regulatory review and approvals needed for new construction takes time. Businesses in California cannot afford a blow to the critical infrastructure and would greatly benefit from the stability and predictability of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
In this time of economic Uncertainty, I respectfully request your consideration of this vital resource that provides a reliable, affordable, and;a long-term energy source for the State of California. Thank you very much for your time and attention to 'this matter.
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JOHN F. TAVAGLIONE SECOND DISTRICT SUPERVISOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STAFF COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE JOHN FIELD, Chief of Staff DONNA JOHNSTON, Senior Legislative Assistant KAREN CHRISTENSEN, Senior Legislative Assistant LILIANA AWN, Legislative Assistant SUSAN SWIECA, Legislative Assistant May 14, 2013 The Honorable Darrellissa United States Congressman 2347 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Dear Congressman Issa:
It is my pleasure to express my strong support to revive the use of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Today, California relies on nuclear energy for one-fifth of the State's electricity. The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station provided up to. 2,200 megawatts of eleq:ricity which equates to about 10% of the peak daily electricity usage in the region. While the station was in operation, it delivered "voltage support" which allowed the grid to import power from regions outside of California and reduce the occurrence of blackouts as well as electricity fluctuations and interruptions. The station also offered "baseload" generation'by'providing power to customers day and night regardless of the weather. These are efforts that can;notbe duplicated by' other clean power facilities.
Due to the tough, uphill climb out of the recession, it is no surprise that c;ompanies have been leaving California in search of lower costs to operate their business. Nuclear power is one of the lowest-cost producers of baseload electricity and has a lower production cost than coal or natural gels which helps reduce operating costs for businesses.
Should San Onofre remain offline beyond 2014, Southern California Edison would need to consider a combination of other generation resources and/or construction of transmission lines throughout.the los Angeles and Orange County Basin. The multi-year regulatory review and approvals needed for new construction takes time. Businesses in California cannot afford a blow to the critical infrastructure and would greatly benefit from the stability and predictability of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
In this time ofeconomic uncertainty, I respectfully request your. consideration of this vital resource that provides a reliable, affordable,and a long-ter.m energy source tor the State of California. Thankyou very much for your time and attention to this matter.
John F. Tavaglione
. Second District Supervisor County of Riverside CC:..
AUispn MacFarlane - USj\\JRC, Chairwoman Elmo Collins, Jr. - USNRC,.Region IV Administrator 4080 LEMON. STREET
- 5TH FLOOR
- P.O, BOX 1646
- RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92502-1646 * (951) 955-1020 www.rivcodistrict2.org