1. 1 WECC Regional Planning Study British Columbia – Northern California Presentation to PCC Jim Filippi, PG&E 10/26/2006

2. 2 Objective of the Regional Planning Analysis  Evaluate transmission alternatives to connect the Northern California area with the Northwest, British Columbia and Alberta  Determine the benefits and costs of such alternatives  Seek stakeholder input on the analysis and scope of the project alternatives.

3. 3 Potential Project Alternatives HVDC lines via overhead or undersea routes 500 kV or 765 kV AC transmission lines

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5. 5 Recent/Upcoming Tasks PG&E sent notification of the proposed project to PCC and TSS on August 16, 2006 So far 52 participants have shown interest in the project Additional project participants are welcome PG&E is in the process of preparing a study plan for submittal to the regional planning group Project kick off meeting is being planned for December 2006 Web Link for the project http://www.pge.com/biz/transmission_services/canada