230 KV Transmission Project
The four-mile-long combination of overhead and underground lines runs between Silicon Valley Powers (SVP) Northern Receiving Station and Pacific Gas & Electrics (PG&E) new Los Esteros Substation. The 230 kV Transmission Line will increase local power transmission capacity into Santa Clara by approximately 400 megawatts.
230 KV Transmission Project Milestones
January 29, 2003
Santa Clara City Council unanimously approves modified route for new transmission line based on an Environmental Impact Report.
October 10, 2003
Construction of the 230 kV transmission line begins.
May 18, 2005
Transmission project is completed and line energized.
Location
The route of the new transmission line circumvents areas of environmental concern, skirting the wetlands and preventing any harm to native species. Lying primarily underground on City-owned property, 230 kV places little burden on private landowners along the route. The line follows existing easements along Lafayette Street north of Highway 101 and along Highway 237.
Cost
Approximately $34.7 million.
Purpose
In conjunction with the new Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant, the 230 kV Transmission Project is an important component of SVP's proactive efforts to move power in and out of Santa Claraespecially as energy consumption intensifies.
Increasing area transmission capacity is as vital to the economies of Silicon Valley and California as new energy sources are. Reaching its electric capacity goal of 1,000 megawatts with these two projects, Santa Clara's customers are assured reliable and available power for years to come.
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