Illinois 1 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook, Northern Mariana Islands, Geography, accessed January 17, 2023. Minnesota West Virginia Northern Mariana Islands, 2011-21. However, small-scale renewable power projects exist across CNMI's three inhabited islands.63,64 In July 2022, construction began on a 36-kilowatt solar PV system at the Rota Aquaponic Education and Training Facility in Sinapalo, Rota.65, CNMI has installed several small-scale wind projects and the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota may have wind resources suitable for commercial turbines, but potential sites are limited because the islands are mountainous, and suitable land is scarce. The CNMI Office of Planning and Development has received proposals for several large solar energy projects in recent years. The Northern Mariana Islands are about 1,000 miles north of the equator and are considered the sunniest islands in Micronesia. Next Update: July 20, 2023. To learn more about the current proceeding(R.16-02-007), we recommend you begin by looking at theOrder Instituting RulemakingandScoping Memo, and Ruling onPlanning Assumptions. 45 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Administration, "Super Typhoon Yutu: One Year Later," Press Release (October 24, 2019). Mississippi Massachusetts 74 U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Energy Transitions Initiative: Islands, Energy Snapshot, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, DOE/GO-102015-4683 (June 2015), p. 1, 2. 73 Todio, Junhan B., "CUC wants to upgrade streetlights," Marianas Variety (May 19, 2020). In alignment with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) undertaken in 2017, and the National Energy Policy, a new programme for the growth of customer-owned, distributed renewable generation was introduced in January 2018 after review and approval by the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg). Michigan Arizona 10 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook, Northern Mariana Islands, Geography, accessed January 17, 2023. CNMI meets nearly all of its energy needs with imported petroleum products. CUC also provides wastewater service on Saipan, where most of the territory's population lives.36 Five diesel-fueled power plantsthree on Saipan and one each on Tinian and Rotasupply the territory with electricity. The diesel generators are long overdue for replacement. To view this page, please select a state: 12 Chiu, Allyson, Chris Mooney and Juliet Eilperin, "Extreme Category 5 typhoon, the worst U.S. storm since 1935, leaves Northern Mariana Islands devastated," Washington Post (October 25, 2018). Come test out some of the products still in development and let us know what you think! 18 CNMI Office of Planning and Development, 2019 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update (April 30, 2019), p. 2. Sales to the commercial sector fell by more than 40% during the same period. 24 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, "CNMI GDP increases in 2017, Growth led by tourism and gaming industry revenues," Press Release (October 18, 2018). NMHC Central Office (Saipan) Micro Beach Road, Garapan, Saipan Tel: (670) 234-6866 9447|7670 Fax: (670) 234-9021 75 U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Energy Transitions Initiative: Islands, Energy Snapshot, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, DOE/GO-102015-4683 (June 2015), p. 3. 64 Gases, Leigh, "3 sites ID'd for solar grid farms," Saipan Tribune (December 22, 2022). Virginia Washington United States Michigan If the procurement plans do not comply with State policies and adequately balance safety, reliability, cost, and environmental goals, utilities are ordered to modify them. Ohio Maryland The RPS initial target was for renewable energy to supply 10% of electricity sales by 2008, increasing to 80% by 2014. Alabama Procurement plans detail what is going to be procured and how it will be done. North Carolina Because of their abundant sunshine, solar energy is the territory's primary renewable energy resource.58 In 2022, CNMI had about 5 megawatts of net metered customer-sited solar powered generation, which was about 11% of the islands' total electricity generation.59 In 2021, the CNMI public school system began the installation of solar energy systems at all 20 of its public schools, converting them from reliance on the CUC grid to on-site renewable generation.60 In 2022, Marianas High School became the first school to activate its solar energy system.61, The CNMI Office of Planning and Development has received proposals for several large solar energy projects in recent years.62 Currently, three sites for solar farms on the islands have been identified. Importantly, this can all be achieved while maintaining a highly reliable grid.. The study was completed and circulated in March 2017: The Company remains fully dependent on diesel fuel for generation despite continued efforts to employ renewable sources. The Northern Mariana Islands are about 1,000 miles north of the equator and are considered the sunniest islands in Micronesia. Mississippi Plans must be updated at least once every five years. This report was prepared by Leidos Engineering, LLC (Leidos) for the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) and describes the 2015 CUC Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the process used to develop it. Integrated Resource Plan - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. Between 2019 and 2021, CNMI's overall electricity consumption, as measured by sales, fell by 20%. US Virgin Islands. 57 U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, 2015 Integrated Resource Plan, accessed January 24, 2023. FITprovides for CUC to purchase energy from CORE generators at a rate approximate to the true cost of the renewable energy and to pass this cost through in the fuel factor. However, electricity sales to the residential sector rose by 28% as more people remained at home. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram. 14 U.S. Economic Development Administration, "U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $11.2 Million to Rehabilitate Roadway Infrastructure in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands," Press Release (February 4, 2021). In 2020, refined petroleum products were CNMIs top import and accounted for 41% of the Commonwealths total import costs that year. The territory also imports butane and propane for restaurant and household cooking.34,35. Kentucky The intermittent and variable power from larger projects, and the small size of each island's grid, require careful integration and power balancing of island transmission systems. 2023 iNews, Rolling Road Closures for CIMA 5K Walk/ Run, 9 July, Cayman Traffic Advisory: Road Closure for Albert Panton Event, 7 July, Earlier Garbage Collection for Cayman Brac, UDATE: Cayman Police charge second man involved in Bank Armed Robbery, 25th Anniversary & Book LaunchCayman Maritime Heritage Foundation and Cayman Catboat Club, Saturday 15th July, 5 7 PM. 72 "$3.5M Energy Grants for Territories," saipantribune.com (July 5, 2017). Publicly Owned Utility Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs). Customers with an interest in environmentally friendly renewable generation may now connect to CUC's distribution grid and receive credits for generated power. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command. Late submissions and conditional proposals will not be considered. 4 CNMI Office of Planning and Development, 2019 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update (April 30, 2019), p. 5. G01 R02/04/2017 www.kosancrisplant.com 2/2 3 6 4 5 Kosan Crisplant's HMI/CUC controller Kosan Crisplant's CPI-Ex for supply of power and data to intrinsically safe network Complete PC system including standard software and Kosan In April 2015, May 2016, May 2017, February 2018 and March 2019 and December 2021, the regulator approved further revisions to the existing FIT Programme. In May 2020, the price of electricity for residential customers in the territory included an added fuel charge of about 8 cents per kilowatthour, less than half of what it was in May 2019, when the fuel surcharge was 20 cents per kilowatthour.51 The decline resulted from the decrease in world petroleum demand and prices in the same period, which was due, in part, to the economic impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.52 In 2021, the fuel surcharge rose from less than 14 cents per kilowatthour in January to more than 23 cents per kilowatthour in November as world oil prices increased, and by January 2023 the fuel surcharge had risen to 28 cents per kilowatthour.53 Given the historic volatility of petroleum prices, CUC has developed plans to improve its existing power system and diversify its diesel-dependent generation with renewable-sourced electricity.54,55 In 2015, the CUC worked on an integrated resource plan (IRP) to evaluate power plant replacement options that would reduce dependence on petroleum and accommodate proposed development and increased tourism to the islands.56 In 2021, CUC updated the IRP to address the need to modernize aging facilities and implement new technologies, including renewable generation.57. Kansas Emergencies: 345.945.1CUC (1282). 69 Webster, Joseph, and Elina Carpen, "Does the IRA make US offshore wind the "next big thing?," Atlantic Council (October 25, 2022). Come be part of creating a clean, modern and thriving California. Purpose . The legislation requires the federal government to call for information and nominations for offshore wind leases within the exclusive economic zones of territorial waters by September 30, 2025.68, The Northern Marianas islands are in an active volcanic region, and several of the uninhabited northern islands have active volcanoes. 38 Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Services, Electric Power Generation, accessed January 20, 2023. The new CORE programme is fully subscribed and closed. 44 Watanabe, Masako, "Super Typhoon Yutu slams Northern Mariana Islands with 180 mph winds," USA Today (October 18, 2018). Those are 19th century technology. 41 "Typhoon Soudelor Becomes World's Most Powerful Storm This Year After It Trashes Northern Marianas," ABC News (August 4, 2015). The Farm comprises 21,690 poly-crystalline photovoltaic (solar) modules each with a DC-rated capacity of 305 watts. 28 Marianas Visitors Authority, Strategic Plan Toward Sustainable Tourism Industry 2021-2031 (June 4, 2021), p. 3-5. 17 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook, Northern Mariana Islands, People and Society, Population distribution, accessed January 17, 2023.