The proposed Puente gas plant in California is likely to be cancelled after state authorities said the project is inconsistent with some regulations, and would damage the environment to an unacceptable extent. The California Energy Commission released an update on their thinking, stating that they would be recommending denial of the project. The statement from the committee suggested the state's power infrastructure company Request should look for alternatives by running a new ISO for Offer process. Campaigners against the plant have argued that energy storage technology would provide a more appropriate solution. Technology: Battery technology, Advanced wind, Advanced solar
The proposed Puente gas plant in California is likely to be cancelled after state authorities said the project is inconsistent with some regulations, and would damage the environment to an unacceptable extent. The California Energy Commission released an update on their thinking, stating that they would be recommending denial of the project. The statement from the committee suggested the state's power infrastructure company ISO should look for alternatives by running a new Request for Offer process. Campaigners against the plant have argued that energy storage technology would provide a more appropriate solution. Technology: Battery technology, Advanced wind, Advanced solar