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The cities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells as well as unincorporated areas of Riverside County are currently served by an electrical system of interconnected substations and 115 kV subtransmission lines called the “Devers 115 kV Subtransmission System.” However, this electrical system is becoming overloaded beyond its ability to carry enough electricity to meet SCE’s customer requirements, especially during peak electrical demand periods. The proposed project would relieve overload conditions on existing 115 kV lines and reconfigure the existing Devers 115 kV Subtransmission System into two separate subtransmission systems (Devers 115 kV Subtransmission System and the Mirage 115 kV Subtransmission System). Splitting this system into two separate systems would enable SCE to continue to provide safe and reliable service to SCE’s customers.
At-A-Glance
Project description
The existing Devers 115 kilovolt Subtransmission System will be split into two separate subtransmission systems – the Devers 115 kilovolt Subtransmission System and the Mirage 115 kilovolt Subtransmission System.
Communities potentially affected
Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and unincorporated areas of Riverside County, including the community of Thousand Palms.
Project status
SCE submitted an application in January 2008 and is awaiting approval.
Proposed in-service date:
Mid-2010
Timeline - Anticipated Project Schedule
| January 2008 |
SCE filed an application for a Permit to Construct with the California Public Utilies Commission. |
| 2nd Quarter 2009 |
A decision from the California Public Utilies Commission is expected. |
| Mid-2010 |
Project is expected to be complete. |
Project Contact Information
If you have questions or comments about the project or would like to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:
For Cathedral City and Palm Springs:
Lin Juniper
Region Manager
SCE Palm Springs Service Center
36100 Cathdral Canyon Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 202-4231
For Riverside County:
Louis Davis
Region Manager
SCE San Jacinto Service Center
26100 Menifee Road
Romoland, CA 92585
(951) 928-8208
For Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Thousand Palms:
Kathy DeRosa
Region Manager
Palm Springs Service Center
36100 Cathedral Canyon Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 202-4211