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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Strategies
November 2016
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)'s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Strategies report describes the utility provider’s risk exposure to climatic hazards, as well as progress the company has made and the plans it has to address climate change impacts across California. As described in the report, “PG&E is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric companies in the U. S. Based in San Francisco, with more than 23,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to nearly 16 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California.
Related Organizations: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
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Climate Change and the U.S. Energy Sector: DOE Regional Vulnerabilities and Resilience Solutions
October 2015
Produced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this report addresses the energy vulnerabilities to climate change in each of nine regions across the U.S. This report aims to assist infrastructure owners and utility planners by identifying climate change threats to energy sectors, and providing current resilience solutions - on a local, regional, and national level.
Related Organizations: Department of Energy
Authors or Affiliated Users: Chris Gillespie, Matt Antes
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Colorado Climate Vulnerability Study
January 2015
The Western Water Assessment (WWA), in collaboration with Colorado State University, conducted this climate vulnerability study for the state of Colorado. Drawing from existing data and peer-reviewed research, the assessment summarizes the key impacts in seven sectors: ecosystems, water, agriculture, energy, transportation, outdoor recreation and tourism, and public health. It also details current adaptive capacity and potential strategies in those sectors to meet future climate challenges - providing a background for preparedness planning.
Related Organizations: Colorado State University, Western Water Assessment (WWA) - RISA, University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado Energy Office
Authors or Affiliated Users: Eric Gordon, Dennis Ojima, Amber Childress, Theresa Jedd, Roberta Klein, Jeff Lukas, Rebecca McKeown
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Climate Change: Energy Infrastructure Risks and Adaptation Efforts (GAO-14-74)
March 4, 2014
The U. S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has examined the vulnerability of the nation's energy infrastructure to climate change impacts. This report describes their findings including: (1) what is known about potential impacts of climate change on U. S. energy infrastructure; (2) measures that can reduce climate-related risks and adapt energy infrastructure to climate change; and (3) the role of the federal government in adapting energy infrastructure and adaptation steps selected federal entities have taken.
Related Organizations: U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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California Energy Commission Integrated Energy Policy Report
January 15, 2014
The California Energy Commission (CEC) 2013 Integrated Energy Policy Report was adopted January 15, 2014. The report includes an assessment of climate change risks to energy supply in the state and finds that climate change is likely to compromise electricity supplies, particularly during temperature spikes when demand for air conditioning will be high. The main effects on energy supply include less electricity output from thermal power plants, reduced capacity of the transmission and distribution infrastructure to deliver electricity, damage to energy infrastructure, and changes in the availability and timing of renewable energy resources, such as hydroelectric power.
Related Organizations: California Energy Commission
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Economic Benefits of Increasing Electric Grid Resilience to Weather Outages
August 2013
Severe weather is the leading cause of power outages in the United States and between 2003 and 2012 - with an estimated 679 widespread power outages to have occurred due to severe weather during this time frame. The number of outages caused by severe weather is expected to rise as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, blizzards, floods and other extreme weather events.
Related Organizations: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Department of Energy, Executive Office of the President of the United States, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
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U.S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather
July 2013
This Department of Energy report provides an assessment of how the effects of climate change have impacted and will impact the production, delivery, and storage of energy. The report is organized by climate impact, exploring various aspects of energy production and transmission related to each. It offers real world examples of threatened facilities and describes current adaptation actions underway. The report also suggests steps to improve adaptive capacity by investing in technology and equipment, improving policies to allow for better technology deployment, advancing analytics and monitoring to allow for more informed decisions, and increasing engagement between stakeholders and user communities to facilitate better planning and operations.
Related Organizations: Department of Energy
Author or Affiliated User: Chris Gillespie
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Analysis of Drought Impacts on Electricity Production in the Western and Texas Interconnections of the United States
December 2011
This study, produced by the Environmental Science Division of Argonne National Laboratory, analyzes the potential impact of drought on electricity generation within the western and Texas interconnections. The report examines how electricity generation relies heavily on water resources and their availability, and illustrates the interdependence of energy and water in the electricity context.
Related Organizations: Department of Energy
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Effectively Addressing Climate Change Through Adaptation for the Energy Gulf Coast
October 2010
This presentation provides a synthesis of the analysis conducted on the economic impacts of climate change on the Gulf Coast. The research provides current and projected costs of storm surges, sea level rise, and wind related damage over the next 20 years. The risks, across numerous asset types, such as on-shore and off-shore oil and gas structures, and geographic areas are evaluated. Potential costs and benefits of numerous possible adaptation measures are presented. .
Related Organizations: America's Energy Coast, America's WETLAND Foundation, Entergy Corp.
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Building a Resilient Energy Gulf Coast: Executive Report
2010
Building a Resilient Energy Gulf Coast represents the first comprehensive analysis of climate risks and adaptation economics along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Entergy Corp., America’s third-largest utility company, commissioned this study looking at the potential damage to residential and commercial properties, infrastructure and assets across key energy sectors. According to the report, over the next 20 years, the Gulf Coast could face cumulative economic damages of some $350 billion.
Related Organizations: America's Energy Coast, America's WETLAND Foundation, Entergy Corp.
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