The Association hosted representatives from the California Energy Commission (CEC), California Air Resources Board (CARB), the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and several agricultural organizations this week to discuss an important survey that will be conducted by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on potential electrical demand and needs as CARB heads down the path of zero emission mandates on trucks, forklifts, buildings and equipment.  The survey will also give the industry to update the statewide emissions inventory for tractors and harvesters as so much equipment has been replaced or upgraded in the past few years, but the emission inventory doesn’t yet reflect the tremendous strides agriculture has made taking advantage of incentive programs such as the Carl Moyer Program, CARB’s FARMER program or funding through USDA NRCS.  But the primary purpose is to address statewide deficiencies in electric infrastructure and the survey will being to provide glimpse of just how much energy will be needed, where is needed and when will it be needed from an ag perspective.   Cal Poly heard comments from everyone at the meeting and is reworking their draft survey and hope to have some finished and ready to go by September or October.  Agricultural groups participating in the meeting included the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Western Agricultural Processors Association, Ag Energy Consumers Association, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Fresh Fruit Association, Milk Producers Council and the Nisei Farmers League.