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Recently SCE announced plans to construct a new 115 kilovolt (kV) subtransmission line in the communities of Perris, Lake Elsinore, and unincorporated portions of Riverside County. The proposed line route was shown and described in SCE’s July 2006 Fact Sheet. Based on subsequent engineering studies, SCE has concluded that the proposed line route must be modified in two areas: east of Highway 15 along Highway 74 and south of Corona Lake. These modifications are described in the Project Description section of this Update.
Why is this project needed?This project is needed for two reasons. First, this project would serve current and projected demand for electricity in the southwestern area of Riverside County, the northern portion of the City of Lake Elsinore, and Glen Ivy Hot Springs. Second, it would maintain electric system reliability in the area. Southwestern Riverside County and the surrounding area have undergone rapid development in the past several years. This growth continues and has led to a significant increase in the demand for electricity throughout the area. The existing 115 kV line, which serves this area, has reached the limits of its capacity to deliver power. An additional 115 kV line is required to provide for the electrical needs of the community. The addition of the second 115 kV line would allow SCE to bring more power into the area and to maintain electric system reliability. If approval is granted, SCE plans to start construction in early 2008 or sooner. The Project will take 12 to 18 months to complete.
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November 8, 2006 |
Second Project Open House |
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December 2006 |
Submit Application and Permit to Construct the Project to the CPUC |
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Early 2008 |
Commence construction of the Project upon receipt of required approvals |
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Mid 2009 |
Project completion |
Other Local Projects
Other SCE projects are planned for construction in the southwestern Riverside County area to serve the increasing demand for electricity and to maintain reliable service. These projects include a substation in Lake Elsinore and the addition of a new 115 kV line to an existing 115 kV subtransmission line between Murrieta and Temecula. As planning progresses, SCE will provide updated project information to affected communities.
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