The Mission of TANC is to assist its publicly owned utility Members in providing cost-effective energy supplies to their customers, through long term ownership of essential high-voltage transmission lines within California and the western United States.
As a registered Transmission Owner, Transmission Planner and Transmission Service Provider, TANC is obligated to comply with certain Mandatory Electric Reliability Standards that have been approved by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promote reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Within the western United States, implementation of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program related to these Mandatory Electric Reliability Standards is being carried out by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), which has the responsibility for registering and monitoring the performance of all users, owners and operators of the bulk power system. TANC has implemented a comprehensive, internal Compliance Program through which TANC manages organizational performance relative to each applicable Mandatory Electric Reliability Standard. TANC's Compliance Program utilizes industry experts to regularly monitor organizational performance and compile pertinent documentation as compliance evidence. For more information regarding Mandatory Electric Reliability Standards and WECC's Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program, click here.
As a California Joint Powers Agency created pursuant to California Government Code, the agency conducts all business consistent with requirements of California's Fair Political Practices Commission as well as other applicable statutes and regulations. All TANC meetings are noticed and administered consistent with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs meetings of local legislative bodies.
Current News and Events:
TANC Statement on SMUD Plans for TANC Transmission Project
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has informed the Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) that it intends to with withdraw from TANC’s Transmission Project (TTP).
In light of this recent development, all remaining public outreach meetings on the TTP that are scheduled during the month of July will be postponed. This time will enable TANC and its members, the Western Area Power Administration (Western) and other government agencies involved in the planning process to evaluate their options and to define the next steps in the process. TANC believes it is important to keep the “public scoping” period open during this time. Allowing the scoping process to proceed will help determine where to put the transmission lines needed to ensure reliable and affordable electric service for the residents and businesses throughout northern California and to expand access to clean energy sources such as solar, geothermal and wind energy.
For media requests please contact the TANC Press Line at (916) 554-3466, contact Brendan Wonnacott.
Cities Struggle With Access to Green Energy Sources:
In cities across the country, officials are faced with the task of getting renewable energy from the outskirts of town to the urban centers where demand is greatest. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Los Angeles. Link
Scoping Comment Period Extended
TANC and the Western Area Power Administration have extended the public scoping comment period for the proposed TANC Transmission Project by an additional 60 days, until July 30, 2009, to accommodate requests for additional time to comment.
EIR/EIS scoping comments are now accepted through July 30, 2009.
To help define the scope of the EIS/EIR, comments should be received no later than July 30, 2009. Anonymous comments will not be accepted. Comments may be submitted by fax, e-mail, or U.S. Postal Service mail. Written comments on the scope of the EIS should be addressed to:
Mr. David Young
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Document Manager
Western Area Power Administration
Sierra Nevada Region
114 Parkshore Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
Voice: (916) 353–4777
Fax: (916) 353–4772
E-mail:
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