Description of document: Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) records regarding efficiency and optimization projects at Reclamation facilities, 2016 Requested date: March 2016 Released date: 22-March-2016 Posted date: 12-December-2016 Source of document: Bureau of Reclamation DFOIA Officer PO Box 25007, 84-21300 Denver CO 80225-0007 Fax: (303) 445-6575 or (888) 808-5104 The governmentattic.org web site (“the site”) is noncommercial and free to the public. The site and materials made available on the site, such as this file, are for reference only. The governmentattic.org web site and its principals have made every effort to make this information as complete and as accurate as possible, however, there may be mistakes and omissions, both typographical and in content. 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In response, I've attached a zip folder containing four files: Optimization Slides: Slides provide background on Reclamation's standardized hydropower optimization system (hydrOS) and deployment schedule. USBR MWH HMI Report: Report assesses capacity gains at Reclamation facilities (e.g. generator uprates). Assessment provides Reclamation and our power customers a tool to identify and act on opportunities for capacity gains at our facilities. FY2016 Q1 Renewable Update: Identifies federal and non-federal renewable energy projects currently online or in development at Reclamation projects. Update also provides information on ongoing turbine replacement and generator rewind projects at Reclamation power facilities. Generation Gains: Spreadsheet identifies turbine replacement projects and generator uprates completed since 1999 - as well as expected generation benefits resulting from those projects. I believe these files will provide the information you requested.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or my colleagues, Michael Pulskamp or Max Spiker (cc'd). Thank you. Clark Bishop Bureau of Reclamation Power Resources Email: [email protected] Office: 303-445-2908 Optimization Systems • Optimization: continuous computer modeling to determined the optimal operation to achieve desired power production using the least amount of water. • Increases Efficiency – Uses Less Water at Same Power Output Level – Or Increase Generation Levels – Use Same Amount of Water • When All Reclamation Plants are Optimized – 1% - 3% Efficiency Gains (410,000 MWh – 1,230,000 MWh) – $10.3M - $30.8M Annually (at $25 per MWh) Past Optimization Efforts • Grand Coulee showed a 2.2% efficiency increase from optimization work (2003-2006) • Hoover showed a 1.85% efficiency increase from optimization work (2011) • Yellowtail showed a 1.68% efficiency increase from partial optimization work (2011) Standardized Optimization System • First installation of standardized system at Black Canyon Control Center (8/2013) – 142,711 MWh – 428,133 MWh • Once all Reclamation plants are optimized – 19 MW – 57 MW of generating capacity – 410,000 MWh – 1,230,000 MWh • Glen Canyon Control Center (ongoing) • Elephant Butte (ongoing) • Casper Control Center (ongoing) • Parker/Davis • Grand Coulee • Central Valley Operations Hydropower Modernization Initiative Assessment of Potential Capacity Increases at Existing Hydropower Plants U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Sacramento, California FINAL - October 2010 Mission Statements The mission of the Department of the Interior is to protect and provide access to our Nation’s natural and cultural heritage and honor our trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and our commitments to island communities. The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. Assessment of Potential Capacity Increases at Existing Hydropower Plants Hydropower Modernization Initiative Prepared for United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Prepared by U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Denver, Colorado FINAL - October 2010 This page left blank intentionally. October 26, 2010 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Denver Federal Center Bldg. 67 (86-61600) P.O. Box 25007 Denver, CO 80225-0007 Attn: Mr. Michael Pulskamp Subject: Final Report on Assessment of Capacity Increases at Existing Hydroelectric Plants Ref: USACE Contract No. W9127N-10-D-0004, MWH Americas, Inc., Task Order 0002 Dear Michael, Enclosed is our final report assessing capacity gains at existing United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) hydroelectric plants. This work was performed under Task 2 of our IDIQ contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the Hydropower Modernization Initiative, Bureau of Reclamation. The report presents the results from creating energy simulation models at Reclamation hydropower plants, and developing a comprehensive valuation of benefits from potential capacity increases at all plants. The primary authors of the report were John Haapala and Jill Gray. MWH appreciates the opportunity to work with Reclamation on this interesting assignment. We hope this document provides useful results regarding potential capacity additions and will help direct future investigation efforts toward the plants that have the most potential. We enjoyed our collaboration with both Reclamation and USACE on this study and look forward to additional opportunities to be of service Thank you. (for) Nancy Walker Project Manager MWH Americas, Inc. encl: Final Report 2353 - 130th Avenue NE TEL +1 425 896 6900 Suite 200 FAX +1 425 602 4020 520 Corporate Center www.mwhglobal.com Bellevue, Washington 98005 United States This page left blank intentionally. Disclaimer Disclaimer The findings, interpretations of data, recommendations, specifications or professional opinions presented in this report are based upon available information at the time the report was prepared. Studies described in this report were conducted in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering and geological practice, and in accordance with the requirements of the Client. There is no other warranty, either expressed or implied. The findings of this report are based on the readily available data and information obtained from public and private sources. MWH relied on this information provided by others and did not verify the applicability, accuracy or completeness of the data. Additional studies (at greater cost) may or may not disclose information that may significantly modify the findings of this report. MWH accepts no liability for completeness or accuracy of the information presented and/or provided to us, or for any conclusions and decisions that may be made by the Client or others regarding the subject site or project. The cost estimates developed for the report are prepared in accordance with the cost estimate classes defined by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. MWH has no control over costs of labor, materials, competitive bidding environments and procedures, unidentified field conditions, financial and/or market conditions, or other factors likely to affect the cost estimates contained herein, all of which are, and will unavoidably remain, in a state of change, especially in light of the high volatility of the market attributable to market events beyond the control of the parties. These estimates are a “snapshot in time” and the reliability of these cost estimates will inherently degrade over time. MWH cannot and does not make any warranty, promise, guarantee, or representation, either express or implied, that proposals, bids, project construction costs, or cost of operation or maintenance will not vary substantially from MWH’s good faith Class 5 cost estimate. This report was prepared solely for the benefit of the Client. No other entity or person shall use or rely upon this report or any of MWH's work product unless expressly authorized by MWH. Any use of or reliance upon MWH's work product by any party, other than the Client, shall be solely at the risk of such party. FINAL - October 2010 This page left blank intentionally. Executive Summary Executive Summary There has recently been a considerable resurgence of interest in hydropower in the USA. The current interest in hydropower has been primarily directed at developing incremental hydropower where an existing dam, or an existing dam and powerhouse can be utilized. Incremental hydropower can be developed through efficiency increases in existing units and/or by the addition of capacity to utilize flow for generation that would be otherwise spilled at existing dams. One of the driving forces behind the increased interest in electricity generation from hydropower