The Electric Generation Safety and Reliability Section (EGSRS) help maintain reliable electric generation for the public by ensuring power plants comply with General Order (GO) 167 Maintenance, Operation, and Logbook Standards. GO 167 specifies who must file compliance documents according to plant type and capacity. Unless exempt by GO 167, Generating Asset Owners (GAO) are required to file the following documents with the Safety and Enforcement Division.
The following table shows who must file compliance documents. For a more detailed table, download Required Filings Under GO 167 (the latest version is 2013-2014) and Other Required Duties.
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FACILITY TYPE |
CAPACITY |
MAINTENANCE
SUMMARY PLAN |
MAINTENANCE
CERTIFICATION |
OPERATION
SUMMARY PLAN |
OPERATION
CERTIFICATION |
LOGBOOK |
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Any type under 50 MW |
< 50 MW |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Exempt |
|
Thermal (Fossil Fuel) |
> 50 MW |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
Geothermal |
> 50 MW |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
Hydroelectric |
> 50 MW* |
YES** |
YES** |
YES** |
YES** |
YES |
|
Wind |
> 50 MW |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Exempt |
|
New or Acquired Plant |
> 50 MW |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
- * includes switching centers controlling > 50 MW
- **unless licensed by FERC
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If you have questions regarding any of the Standards filing requirement or process, please either call (415) 355-5503 or email GO167@cpuc.ca.gov.