Simulation of the proposed transmission line looking west from Avenue 320.
Tulare County is one of the fastest growing regions in California. This increased growth has resulted in an increased demand for electricity. SCE has determined that the existing transmission lines, which deliver electricity to Rector Substation located southeast of Visalia, are operating at or near their limits and will be unable to deliver sufficient electricity to safely and reliably serve this increased demand. As a result, SCE is proposing to construct the San Joaquin Cross Valley Loop Project, which consists of the construction of a new 19 mile double-circuit 220 kilovolt transmission line. This line would connect to an existing 220 kilovolt line, which would allow SCE to deliver additional power from SCE’s Big Creek hydroelectric facilities in the Sierra Nevada Mountains into Rector Substation.
at-a-Glance
Project description
Construction of a new 19 mile double-circuit 220 kilovolt transmission line that would connect Rector Substation to an existing 220 kilovolt line from SCE’s Big Creek hydroelectric facilities in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Communities potentially affected
Tulare County (Visalia, Farmersville, Woodlake, Exeter, Lemon Cove)
Project status
The California Public Utlities Commission (CPUC) released its Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in June 2009.
Proposed in-service date
Late 2012
Timeline
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May 2008 |
SCE filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the California Public Utilities Commission. |
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June 2009 |
The CPUC released its Draft EIR for the project. |
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Late 2012 |
Project is expected to be complete. |
If you have questions or comments about the project or would like to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:
William Delain
SCE Region Manager
SCE San Joaquin Valley Service Center
2425 S. Blackstone Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-3213
william.delain@sce.com
