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Palmdale Power Plant Ap Deemed Data Adequate

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Contributed by: John Mlynar on 10/9/2008

The City of Palmdale's official application for certification (AFC) for a 570-megawatt hybrid power plant to the California Energy Commission (CEC) was deemed 'data adequate' by the Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

"Now that he AFC is deemed to be 'data adequate,' the CEC will begin to review it in greater detail, visit the site and conduct a series of public meetings in the City of Palmdale," said Inland Energy Vice President Tony Penna who is working on the project with the City of Palmdale.

"This is more good news and the next step towards our goal of building a much needed power plant here in the Antelope Valley," said Palmdale City Manager Steve Williams. "The demand for electricity will only continue to rise in the years ahead and we look forward to meeting that demand with our hybrid power plant."

The power plant is often called a 'hybrid plant' because it combines solar thermal technology and combined cycle technology. "This combination is the best fit for the City of Palmdale and the state of California," Williams said.

The Palmdale Power Plant will be located along the south side of Avenue M east of Sierra Highway.

Inland Energy was hired by the City to manage the environmental and engineering activities associated with preparing the AFC and through completion of the CEC permitting process.

"Our local residents and businesses are now one step closer to having an adequate and competitively priced supply of electricity for our needs," said Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford. "This power plant will make the Antelope Valley more competitive and attractive to business and industry."

The City hopes to have the CEC's decision by the end of next year and to begin construction in early 2010. Plant construction is scheduled to take approximately 30 months and commercial operation could begin as soon as the summer of 2012.
To review the AFC or for more information about the power plant, call 267-5115.

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