HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Light and Power 1994-04-21. AGENDA Light and Power Committee April 21, 1994 8:00 a. m., Board Room 1. Citizens' Telecommunications Task Force o Final Report 2. Employee Recognition o John McDougall 3. Replace Duty Truck o Authorization to Purchase Cab and Chassis 4. Recording Test Equipment o Authorization to Purchase 5. Request for Highway Lighting Intersection of Highway 36 and Fish Creek Road 6. Reports A. Financial Report B. Project Updates C. Integrated Resource Plan Public Participation Workshop-4/22/94 D. Platte River Power Authority NOTE: The Light and Power Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared.
FDIAL REPORT ESTES PARK AREA TELEOOMMUNICATIONS TASK FaRCE mems Executive Summary Introduction Discussion Recommendations Resources Appendices I -1-
EXECUITVE St]*!ARY I A Telecommunications task force has been formed by the Town of Estes Park in November 1993, for the purpose of improving the technology infrastructure in order to provide business development opportunities and meet the needs of area residents. • The task force has investigated technology alternatives, observed the experience of other communities, and met with the local exhange service provider, US West. • The task force has taken note of changing developments based on increased knowledge content of work, the increasing inability of our highways to handle increased vehicular traffic, and the lack of relevance of distance and geography in today's information- based business environment. I The task force has expressed satisfaction with the plans of US West for the construction of new facilities in the Estes Park area which will provide all one-party service of high quality by the end of 1995. I The task force has concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Town of Estes Park, and the surrounding area, to make a specific effort to attract information-based businesses to the area; both individuals (the so-called Lone Eagles) and small companies, and has noted several benefits to be derived from such an effort. I The task force recommends: that a formal program of activities be established by the Town Board of Trustees to attract such businesses, that funds be specifically allocated, that the program begin January 1, 1995, and that consideration be given to including a long term plan for economic diversification in the Master Plan currently under development. 0 The task force has provided as part of its report a list of resource organizations, and recommends that the Tbwn apply for grant money to help finance the economic development ef forts. e The task force has proposed to disband as planned, on March 31, 1994. 1 -2-
1 ItnRODUCI'ION In November 1993, at the suggestion of Tbwn Trustee George Hix, a task force of citizens and Tbwn of Estes Park staff was formed to initiate actions relating to telecommunications services in the Tbwn and surrounding areas. Following an initial meeting, the task force formulated the following mission statement: To influence providers of telecommunications services to place such facilities and service capabilities in the Estes Park area so that business development dependent on such facilities and services may occur and so that residential users will be provided with modern facilities in quantities sufficient to meet their needs. The task force membership consisted of the following individuals: George Hix, Rich Widmer, Richard Matzke, Eric Blackhurst, Dick Webb, and Al Wasson. The task force met on several occasions, and with this report concludes its activities as originally planned, effective March 31, 1994. 1 -3-
DISCUSSION "'Ihere is simply not enough money to meet conventional transportation needs for the future." Larimer County Commissioner Jim Disney, at the Telecommuting Conference, Ft. Oollins 3/2/94 For nearly one hundred years, the Estes Park area has been a favored destination for visitors from all over the World. Its natural beauty attracts literally millions of guests each year, and that annual infusion of seasonal residents and vacationers has created a significant econbmic base for the community. At the same time, the same physical geography that creates the magic of the area's natural beauty has inhibited the opportunity for diversification of the economy of the Estes Valley because of the cost and relative difficulty of highway access. Recently, however, new developments in technology and fundamental changes in the nature of our country's business structure have combined to make distance, location, and geography irrelevant to the successful conduct of business activities. As a consequence, Estes Park finds itself in a position to take advantage of new opportunities. As,noted by Oommissioner Disney in the quote opening this section, our area's ability to accommodate increased vehicular traffic is limited. According to Laura Bishop of the Colorado Department of Health, vehicular traffic in the metropolitan area of Denver now equals 38 million vehicle miles per day. In Fort Collins, the total is 1.4 million vehicle miles per day. Funds available for highway construction equal only about 10% of projected needs over the next several years if traffic volumes continue to grow at their present rate, and despite improved emissions levels, the greater numbers of vehicles and miles driven constitute a serious threat to both human and environmental health. At the same time, major shifts in the nature and content of work are taking place. The concepts of the industrial revolution are giving way to new ideas about what constitutes work and where it must be done. Frank Cottle, a developer of telecommuting work centers in California, notes that in 1984 . only 10% of individuals between the ages of 45 and 60 were computer literate. In 1994, that figure is 80%. Although difficult to quantify, the knowledge content of work is now thought to be as high or higher than actual goods produced. Tom Peters, in his book "Liberation Management" notes that by the end of this century (not far away) the proportion of the work force in this country that actually makes things will be as low as 10% of the total. The remainder will be involved in providing services to others. Fifteen years ago, there were about 700,000 personal oomputers in this country. At the end of 1993, there were an estimated 30 million. Finally, increasing competitive pressures from a world-wide market have led growing numbers of companies to adopt cost-saving measures such as the use of temporary, or virtual, work forces, and to abandon expensive buildings and real estate. 1 -4-
All of this is interesting, but what does it mean for Estes Park? Clearly, the primary role that tourism plays in the area's economy is not going to vanish; in fact, continued growth may be expected. And is the much-publicized information highway for real, 62 just a product of media hype? Addressing the latter question first, it is the determination of the task force that developments utilizing the information highway are already very real and quite pervasive. In our search for examples of information-based business activities, we found dozens of examples. Information provided by the Center for the New West, a Denver think-tank, included many stories about individuals who pursue their professions from remote locations using contemporary communications technology. The Center calls these work-at-home entrepreneurs "Ione Eagles" and has a program under development regarding methods for attracting such workers to a community. Perhaps even more persuasive evidence is the fact that several other communities in Oolorado, and throughout the Rocky Mountain West, have already embarked on programs to attract information- based business to their communities; places such as Telluride, Aspen, Frisco, Steamboat Springs, Buffalo, Wyoming, and others. These towns share many common characteristics with Estes Park. They typically have depended on tourism for their economic base, and are located at "the end of the road"; a phys ical barrier to manufacturing development due to transportation costs. In addition, like Estes Park, they have not had the communications infrastructure in place until recently to pursue economic diversification on that basis. As part of its mission, the task force investigated the current status and future plans for the telecommunications services and facilities provided to the Estes Park area by the local exchange carrier, US West. Meetings with US West personnel culminated in a presentation to the Town Light and Power Committee on March 10, 1994 at which US West outlined construction plans for the area which will result in significant improvement in both the availability of service and the levels of services available. The US West plan, to be accomplished during 1994 and most of 1995 will involve the placing of fiber optic distribution facilities, and the electronic equipment to support those facilities, throughout the Estes Valley. The result will be extremely high quality voice grade service, with all one-party lines, and an engineered capacity of at least three lines per service location. In addition, these facilities will also support higher speed services, up to and including T-1 circuits, which operate at 1.544 megabits per second. These facilities will meet the needs of nearly every service requirement. The task force is satisfied that the announced US West plan will provide a sound basis for pursuing econoinic development goals, and provide service in sufficient quantity to meet the current and future needs of our residents. The task force also notes that US West has recently announced a tariff change which allows individuals working from their homes to use either business or residence service lines. This will result in potentially significant savings in the cost per month for additional lines; the primary difference between the two categories being the provision of a Yellow Pages listing with a business line. 1 -5-
The task force believes, based on the results of all its investigations and consideration of current developmants, that Estes Park could derive substantial benefits from participation in the evolving economy based on utilization of information technology. If the Town were to attract individuals and small businesses of that type, the resulting year-around economic activity would be a positive complement to the seasonal nature of tourism. As pointed out by Phillip Burgess of the Center for the New West, the typical Lone Eagle brings with them revenues of $50,000 to $150,000, and that to attract ten such individuals adds a million dollars to the yearly economy of the area. Such business activity is clean, quiet, and has a small " footprint"; that is, it typically does not require lots of space as compared to manufacturing or retailing. Although other communities have taken highly aggressive approaches, involving participative financing by the municipality the Estes Park task force does not see this as necessary here. Neither does the task force recommend pursuing the placement of the "very latest" in technology and facilities; throughout our investigations it has become obvious that although leading edge technology is exciting to talk about, it is usually well ahead of the actual market demand for its utilization. The task force believes that the proposed technology that will be provided by US West will be quite adequate for the next few years, and that Estes Park should adopt the strategy of being a careful follower with regard to new technologies. Being the technology leader may be glamorous, but it is also expensive and inefficient. Clearly, an opportunity exists for Estes Park to be a successful participant in the knowledge based economy. The area has all of the characteristics looked for by Lone Eagles, as contained in this list compiled by task force member Rich Widmer: Same-day delivery of Wall Street Journal, NY Times Access to good health care, resident physician(s) Cable TV, including CNBC, CNN, CSpan Good bookstore Good K through 12 education Good weather Amenities - scenery, recreation, cultural activities, etc. Good telecommunications - digital switch Access to science and technology talent Access to express mail Proximity to major airport - 60 to 90 minutes Proximity to an Interstate Highway Good Public Library Small town atmosphere, community feeling Proximity to public lands The task force notes that the Estes Park area is highly qualified for selection by "Ione Eagles" in all of the above areas of desirability. 1 -6-
Advantages to be gained by attracting information-based business to Estes Park are both economic and non-economic: - Although still possessing growth potential, there would appear to be a physical limitation on the sheer number of vehicles the town can accommodate. - An enhanced year-round economy will benefit existing businesses - New businesses will contribute to both the sales tax and the property tax base - Family members of year-round business people will increase the pool of participants in the area's labor force without creating incremental housing requirements - According to Gil Gordon, communications consultant, "Telecommuting attracts the smartest and best people." The task force recognizes the opportunities inherent in transporting the new commodity - knowledge - at the speed of light down the information highway as an alternative to trying to squeeze ever-increasing numbers of cars onto our vehicular highways. Tb facilitate the realization of these benefits, the task force offers the following recommendations, supplemented by a list of information resources and a number of appended documents. 1 -1-
REOCHAENDATICNS The Teleoommuncations task force recommends that: o A program be established to attract teleoommunications-based v businesses to the Estes Park area, both individuals ( "Ione Eagles") and companies. o This program, including advertising, acquisition of mailing lists, sponsorship of conferences, formation of associations, and other / related functions be financed by a specified allocation of community development funds. o The program, and the budgeting and appropriation of the funds, be scheduled to begin January 1, 1995, to allow time for completion *' of the telecommunications infrastructure and for the needs of current residents to be met to the extent possible. o The Town staff actively pursue the acquisition of grants from those organizations making such awards, as listed in the Resources section of this report, to assist in financing economic diversification plans. 0rt~31.~. f ~.2...c~ o The Town Board of Trustees consider including a long-term plan for ,< economic diversification based on information technology in the master plan currently under development. o The Telecommunications task force be declared officially disbanded as of March 31, 1994. pe- ck- C~.-~_E Ze«« 40- -C-»» 02- te-,-,-0-~7 - / -8-
REL--2 -3 US West Communications Edie Ortega District Operations Manager Northern Colorado 124 West Magnolia Room 211 Fort Collins, CO 80524 303-224-7645 Center for the New West Andy Bane Managing Director 600 World Trade Center 1625 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 303-572-5400 City of Fort Collins Linda Devocelle Natural Resources Division (Telecommuting Program) P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 303-221-6312 Small Business Development Center Randy Jollnson Morgan Community College 303-867-3351 Fort Morgan, CO US West Foundation (GRANT) Jeanne Bistranin Foundation Manager 1005 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 303-896-9967 US West Home Office Consulting Center Joe Anzures (Work at Home Information) 800-872-4658 ext. 0781 Colorado Advanced Technology Institute Jeff Richardson (GRANT) Director 303-620-4777 ext. 305 Telluride Institute (INFOZONE) Richard Lowenberg Program Director South First Street Telluride, CO 81435 303-728-4981 City of Steamboat Springs Linda Kakela 303-879-2060 / -9- Bel,IN.84
APPENDICES* 1. News release - US West - Home Office Consulting Center 2. Annual Report - US West Foundation 3. Lone Eagle Project - Selected Readings - Center for the New West 4. Introductory Material - Newsletters - Center for the New West 5. Report - Colorado Telecommuting Outreach Program (CTOP) - Denver 6. Teleoommuting Guide - City of Fort Collins 7. Presentation Materials - Skyfield Project - Telluride 8. US West Home Office Resource Guide *Due to the quantity of this material, it will be provided only with the copy of the report furnished to the Light & Power Committee / -10-
TOWN OF ESTES PARK April 19, 1994 OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Light and Power Committee FROM: Richard E. Matzke~232fpk SUBJECT: John McDougall Promotion to Lineman III The Estes Park Light and Power Department received certification from the United States Department of Labor in 1989 for its Lineman Apprentice'Training Program. This is a four year training program consisting of 7600 hours of work experience and 576 hours of related instruction. John McDougall is the first Light and Power Department employee to successfully complete the program. John has been promoted to Lineman III effective April 14, 1994 in recognition of this achievement. Please join me in congratulating John and wishing him continued success in the Department. REM 2-1
TOWN OF ESTES PARK April 20, 1994 OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Light and Power Committee --A - n FROM: Richard E. Matzke /(-ch/7- SUBJECT: Replace Duty Truck Authorization to Purchase Cab and Chassis The Light and Power Department included $22,000 in the 1994 budget to replace truck #20A. On the revenue side, $14,000 was included for sale of the existing truck. The existing one ton truck with utility body was purchased in 1990 and has been driven 44,700 miles. We have experienced numerous maintenance problems with this vehicle as was discussed at the April and July, 1993 meetings of the Light and Power Committee. Since the implementation of fleet maintenance computer system in 1990, 92 maintenance work orders have been performed on this truck at a cost of $23,469. This does not include the warranty work performed at the dealership or the labor cost to transport the truck. By comparison, Truck #7, which is a 1985 one ton utility truck with 90,000 miles used by the Water Department, has had 56 maintenance work orders performed at a cost of $20,000 during the same time period. The Town solicited bids from five dealerships and received three responses. Attached is a memorandum from fleet manager, Gary Shanafelt summarizing the bids. The Light and Power Department recommends that the one ton cab and chassis be purchased from Rains Motor Company at a cost of $6,999.89, including trade-in. Gary Shanafelt estimates -that the additional cost to transfer the utility body to the new truck and make the necessary repairs will not exceed $2,000. We anticipate funding the transfer and repairs from the vehicle maintenance line item in the Light and Power Department budget. REM 3-1
TO: F ICH MATEE 4 FROM: GAP.i SHANAFELT SUBJ: NEW DUTY TRUCK BIDS DATE: 29 MARCH 1994 PLEASE FIND BELOW THE RESULTS OF THE BIDS TAKEN FOR ONE CAB AND CHASSIS TO REPLACE DUTY TRUCK 933.2OA. IT APPEARS THAT THE LOW BIDDER IS RAINS MOTOR COMPANY WITH A COST OF $6,999.89 AFTER MEETING ALL OF OUR SPECIFICATIONS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT WE ACCEPT RAINS MOTOR COMPANY'S BID ON THIS TRUCK. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE UTILITY BODY WILL HAVE TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE PRESENT TRUCK TO THE NEW ONE, HAVE SOME MINOR REPAIRS MADE TO IT AND HAVE IT REFINISHED TO MATCH THE NEW CAB AND CHASSIS. ALSO I PLAN TO TRANSFER THE BUMPER MOUNTED WINCH WITH POSSIBLY HAVING TO PURCHASE A NEW BUMPER TO MAKE THIS SWITCH. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT THE COSTS TO DO THE ABOVE WORK SHOULD NOT EXCEED $2,000. SPRADLEY BAR FORD $21,749.00 FORT COLLINS LESS TRADE-IN $10,000.00 ---------- $11,749.00 GARNSEY & WHEELER $18,226.00 *DID NOT MEET ALL GREELEY LESS TRADE-IN $10.500.00 SPECIFICATIONS -------/.1-- 17,726.00 RAINS MOTOR COMPANY $17,699.89 ESTES PARK LESS TRADE-IN $10.700.00 ---------- $6,999.89 HERITAGE FORD NO-BID LOVELAND DAVE TAYLOR FORD NO-BID LONGMONT 3-2
TOWN OF ESTES PARK April 20, 1994 OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Light and Power Committee FROM: Richard E. Matzk<72271*L SUBJECT: Recording Test Equipment Authorization to Purchase The Light and Power Department purchased an electronic voltage recorder in 1989 from Metrosonics. We have been very pleased with the product and have received good service from the company. This equipment is mainly used for performing voltage checks at the customer's location and troubleshooting intermittent service problems. The Light and Power Department included $4,500 in the 1994 budget (Capital Equipment) for purchase of an additional recording voltmeter. After reviewing the available equipment, we believe that Metrosonics still makes the product that best meets our needs at an affordable cost. The Light and Power Department recommends purchasing the Metrosonics model pa-7 Power Analyzer/Recorder and accessories from Equal Electric in Parker, CO at a cost of $5,820. In addition to recording three phase voltage, the recommended equipment has the capability of recording kilowatts, kilovars, kilovolt-amperes, and power factor. This equipment would allow us to determine loading of transformers with multiple services and perform load profile studies of individual customer loads. The Light and Power Department recommends that the $1,320 amount that the purchase price exceeds the budget line item be funded from the Energy Efficiency line item ($12,000 total, $10,219 balance) under Administrative and General expenses. REM 4-1
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Page 10 The Trail-Gazette, Wednesday, April 13,1994 Town, PRPA solicit comments i t on future electricity choices ~ ' Estes Park area residents will for PRPA's Integrated Resource to the other member cities, other get a chance to help decide the fu- Plan, which will address methods utilities and other allected inter- 1 ture course of electric service op- of supplying power needs for the ests. tions during an(April-22-open~ next 20 years at the most afford- Mange|sen said the plan will r-houseto;be held atthEM,initipal able rate possible. he used to sat.isfy requirements of '--Building. Estes Park is a member city in the National Energy Policy Act of P Representatives of the town the PRPA cooperative. 1992. : and Platte Itiver Power Authority Additionally, Mangelsen said, The act is ndministered locally , will be available to hear com- PREA will conduct n survey over by the Western Area Power Ad- 1, ments during a_drop-in period the next six nionths to help de- ministration, which is part of the , , from-to-W:irto-3 p.m. -In termine how much people are federal Department of Energy ~ The-Tocus of the open house willing to pay to protect the envi- and which nianages the federal will be choices outlined in a study ronment if the cost is assessed hydropower FItt'A purchases. - prepared by PRPA's board of di- against their utility bills. Mniwelsen said issues of local rectors that are aimed at provid- The town and PRPA will also interest thot can be addressed at ing low-cost, environmentally provide information and have dis- the April 22 Opet) house are the sound electricity. plays explaining the issues. An town's vate structure to take ad- Mike Mangelsen, assistant to electric car will also be available vantage of a demand rate and Light and Power director, said for inspection. cont.rollers, tind 1.1~ermal storage the town is looking for comnients When completed, the resource units that also earn customers a on study issues of demand-side plan will present an updated discounted rate, management programs, air quali- strategy for providing 1111'A with Interested residints can obtain ty, liydroelectric power supplies the resources necessnry to meet n cory of I lie Pltl'A sl.tidy hy con- alid related regulatory clintiges. Estes Park's electrical energy ser- tacting Mangelsen at 586-5331, lie said the public's comments vice requirements. or from the l,ight and Power will be used in making decisions The plan will also be available office in the Municipal Building. -1 1 Page 2 The Trail-Gazette, Wednesday, April 20,1994 Town, PRPA to host ¤ electricity discussion Park residents can help guide the director of Estes Park's Light the future of electricity services and Power Department, encour- Friday during an open house at aged residents to attend the ses- the Municipal Building. sions to view displays and to col, Representatives from the lect information about the utility : Platte River Power Authority will services that supply the town. be present, along with Light and Additionally, an electric car will Power Department representa- be on dusplay during the day. tives, to solicit local input on cre- Mangelsen said the IRP will be ation of PRPA's Integrated Re- developed over the next six ~ source Plan. month, in part with the comi The open house will continue ments received in Estes Park. c from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He said one of the most impor- The IRP is intended to present tant issues to be confronted by an updated strategy for providing the town and PRPA is the search PRPA with the resources neces- for a balance between protecting gary to meet Estes Park's electri- the environment and making cer-, cal energy service requirements. tain sacrifices to supply a growing ~ Additionally, the completed demand for power. IRP will be used to satisfy re- IIe said PRPA will also conduct quirements of the National En- - a survey in the near future to ask 31-3 ~ergy Policy Act of 1992. people how much they are willing Mike Mangelsen, assistant to to pay to protect the environment.
. PLATTE |~ RIVER POWER AUTHORITY Integrated Resource Study EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Platte River Power Authority ("Platte River") has recently completed a Resource Integration Study, developed to help facilitate public dialogue in the resource planning process. This study highlights current issues associated with developing an Integrated Resource Plan ("IRP") for Platte River. Platte River generates and transmits electricity for Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland ("Cities") and the Cities distribute the electricity to their retail customers. A "resource" is a source of electricity (e.g., coal-fired power plant, hydropower or solar power) and "integrated resource planning" is a process for evaluating new energy resource alternatives, in order to meet customers' electrical energy service requirements in a reliable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner. Major points addressed in the study can be summarized as follows: 1 Since its inception in 1973, Platte River has used integrated planning to maintain low City rates with environmentally sensitive resources. These resources include Rawhide Unit 1, 20 miles north of Fort Collins (100% ownership), Craig Units 1 & 2 near Craig, Colorado (18% ownership) and purchase contracts which provide federal hydropower. The hydropower produces no air emis- sions, strict emission control equipment exists on all of the coal units, the coal burned is low in sul- phur and none of Platte River's plants are located in the Front Range air basin. These existing resources are adequate to meet the Cities' requirements for more than 20 years. 2. * The existing hydropower contracts are managed by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), which is part of the federal Department of Energy (DOE). Platte River currently faces three risks associated with the WAPA resource: (i) it may be reduced significantly (by as much as 60%), (ii) the flexibility to use it for following changes in City loads may be substantially changed, and (iii) the cost may be dramatically increased. All of these changes could happen beginning as early as the fall of 1995. If these changes occur, Platte River will need to acquire a replacement resource. The size and timing of the replacement resource will depend on the amount and timing of the hydropower loss. Platte River currently uses the WAPA hydropower to meet fluctuations in the Cities' load requirements. Therefore, this study focuses on replacement options which can efficiently follow fluctuating load (often referred to as "peaking" resources, since they provide power at or near the time of maximum or "peak" customer usage).
1 :i,!11.ST.r' . 3. The rate impact of the potential changes in WAPA hydropower capacity, flexibility and cost is significant and dependent on resource decisions which are made. Assuming that the maximum amount of loss being considered occurs in late 1995, resource replacement options considered thus far would lead to rate increases of between 8% and 20% (over the current base case) by 1999. Programs which reduce the peak combined with a natural gas-fired peaking unit appears the most attractive peaking replacement option from a rates perspective at this time. 4. Since 1978, the Cities and Platte River have developed over 100 joint and individual pro- grams to encourage efficient generation, transmission, distribution and use of energy. These existing programs are estimated to account for about 16 MW of system peak load reduction (out of a total peak load of about 300 MW). Efforts which attempt to affect changes in the way customers use electricity are often referred to as Demand Side Management or "DSM" programs. Though Platte River supports DSM, the bulk of the DSM potential exists at the retail customer level. Platte River is responsible for generating and transmitting electricity and the Cities are responsible for distribu- tion and for activities at the retail level, including DSM. Platte River plans to continue support of DSM programs, particularly those which can help control usage at the time of the system peak, through wholesale rate structure and continued joint efforts with the Cities. 5. As indicated in recent air quality studies, vehicles are the major source of pollution in the Front Range of Colorado. Power plants located in the Front Range air basin contribute less than 6% of the "brown cloud." Even though none of Platte River's power plants are located in the Front Range air basin, Platte River spends about 10% of its annual budget for pollution control. This expenditure leads to relatively low emissions from the coal plants. For example, the Rawhide plant operates with S02 emissions about ten times lower than the maximum allowed by federal regula- tions. Characteristics of Platte River's existing resources allow production of electricity with virtu- ally no impact on air quality along the Colorado Front Range. As replacement resource options are reviewed, impact on air quality in the region as well as in the Cities will be considered. 6. Other utilities in the region would also be affected by the changes in federal hydropower allocations. Depending on the magnitude of the total regional loss of hydropower and limits on flexibility of use, other types of resources may be considered as the planning process proceeds. For example, if the remaining hydropower is higher in cost and is limited in flexibility, other resource options may be more cost effective, leading to lower wholesale rates. Risks associated with existing hydropower purchases are due to proposed changes in flow patterns through generating facilities on the Colorado River. These proposed changes are a result of environ- mental studies attempting to evaluate stream flow impacts on plants and animals in and along the river. Several interests, including rafters, fisherman, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and environ- mental groups, support restricted fluctuating flows. Currently, the flows are varied through the day to meet changes in customers' use of electricity. The proposed changes would severely limit power production at peak usage time and flexibility of scheduling generation, and would require production of power from other sources. Most likely, these sources would burn fossil-fuels (coal and natural gas). This would be the case whether Platte River replaces the potential loss of hydropower with new resources of its own or WAPA acquires resources to replace the loss.
' . * ¥Iydropower has long been considered an environmentally favorable, renewable source of power. This form of power generation consumes only the potential energy of falling water and produces none of the air emissions common to facilities consuming fossil fuels. Major economic and envi- ronmental ·questions exist related to flow variations on the rivers. Use of the hydropower units reduces the need for fossil-fueled generation, but may negatively impact river plants and animals, sport fishing and rafting. A draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been published, but no order has been delivered regardingallocation changes. Impact estimates used in this Resource Study are based on the maxi- mum impact scenario discussed in the EIS. If plans for addressing the maximum level of loss are developed and the power reductions are less than the maximum impact scenario, these plans may be scaled back to match the actual reduction. This Resource Integration Study was completed to help inform the public on issues related to resource planning and to gather public input on the planning process. As detailed in the study, pub- lic consultation on the process began in February, with a presentation of issues to Platte River's Board of Directors. This Resource Integration Study will be developed into a preliminary draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) between February and May, and a final draft IRP will be presented to the public at a Platte River Board meeting in August. Once approved by the Platte River Board, the 1994 IRP will be filed to satisfy requirements of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992, and will be made available to the Cities and their constituents, utilities in the region and other affected interests. Platte River intends to conduct public participation efforts in concen with technical work on the IRR Based on public input and additional technical evaluation of resource options, the IRP will be updat- ed over time. Several public participation activities are planned, including joint open house work- shops at each of the Cities. A tentative schedule for these workshops is summarized below: City Date Related Activity Estes Park April 22 Earth Day Fort Collins April 23 Earth Day Longmont May 21 Family Fun Day Loveland April 24 Earth Day Thank you for your interest in this process. If you have any questions regarding this study or resource planning in general, please contact either your local City electric department or Platte River Power Authority. Platte River Power Authority 2000 East Horsetooth Road Forta Collins, Colorado 80525-5721 303-226-4000