CPUC Reviews 86-Mile Ironwood Transmission Line for Southern California Power Grid
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What happened
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has begun its environmental review of the Ironwood Transmission Line, a project developer is Horizon West Transmission. The proposed 86-mile, 500-kilovolt line would run from the North Gila Substation near Yuma to the Imperial Valley Substation in California. The route involves crossing Imperial County and drawing power from the Colorado River near Imperial Dam. The project developer states the line would help address transmission constraints affecting San Diego and Los Angeles.
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Why it matters
The review process by the CPUC is critical for the line's construction and operation. The project aims to strengthen the power grid around Yuma and increase electricity flow into Southern California. The preferred route has drawn opposition from the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, who requested an alternate route be considered.
The line project is under review by the California Public Utilities Commission, affecting areas in Imperial County and San Diego County.
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Who's involved
- NextEra EnergyThe company whose operations are under review regarding the line.
- Imperial CountyCounty through which the proposed transmission line must pass.
- California Public Utilities CommissionState agency conducting the environmental review of the power line project.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How could the Ironwood transmission line project affect power grid reliability in San Diego?New transmission line may improve power grid reliability in San DiegoReported
- How will the proposed Ironwood transmission line affect the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power?New transmission line may improve grid reliability for Los AngelesReported
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The entities involved
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NextEra Energy
American energy company
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Imperial County
county in California, United States
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California Public Utilities Commission
state government agency of California