Eldorado-Ivanpah Transmission Project
Simulation of the proposed transmission line facing west from Primm Valley Casino Resorts in Primm, Nevada.
Officials with the US Bureau of Land Management, California, Nevada, and solar energy developers have identified several solar rich resource areas near the southern California-Nevada border around Primm, Nevada. SCE’s existing transmission facilities in the area will not be able to provide the power transmission capacity needed for the projected solar generation development. The Eldorado-Ivanpah Transmission Project will provide the electrical facilities and capacity necessary to access and deliver power from renewable resources, making the power grid greener for both California and Nevada.
At-a-Glance
Project description
A new 220/115 kilovolt substation near Primm, Nevada and an upgrade of a 35-mile portion of an existing transmission line connecting the new substation to Eldorado Substation, near Boulder City, Nevada.
Communities Potentially Affected
San Bernardino County, California and Clark County, Nevada.
Project status
All necessary regulatory approvals have been received. SCE is currently conducting pre-construction activities. Construction is expected to begin 1st Quarter 2012.
Proposed in-service date: 2013
| May 2009 | SCE filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). |
| December 2010 | The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the project. |
| March 2011 | The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved the project. |
| May 2011 | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved the project. |
| 1st Quarter 2012 | Construction is expected to begin. |
| 2013 | The project is expected to be complete and operational. |
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:
Project Information Line (Toll-free): 866-977-3487
