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Natural Gas Electric Generating Project that Complements Wind Farms Near Palm Springs Moves Ahead Thanks to New California Legislation.

Publication: Energy Weekly News
Publication Date: 06-NOV-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Developers of a planned 800-megawatt natural gas electric generating project in Desert Hot Springs announced they are moving ahead now that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation clearing one of the final roadblocks to the project.

The CPV Sentinel Power Project will supply electricity at times of peak summer demand to complement renewable energy projects and helps protect the Los Angeles region against blackouts. CPV Sentinel will provide an essential energy backstop for the region's homes, schools and hospitals when reliable power is needed most.

The region of California surrounding CPV Sentinel is a wind generation-intensive area -- with 600 megawatts of operational wind power and 150 megawatts under development. Because of the intermittent nature of wind power, CPV Sentinel will complement...

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