Sunrise Powerlink

Latest News

• 25 Aug 2008 - Deadline for comments to Sunrise Powerlink RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
  • Written comments will be accepted until August 25, 2008.
  • To review the document, use this link: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/Environment/info/aspen/sunrise/toc-rdeir.htm
  • Summary of the Recirculated DEIR by Raymond Lutz -- This was created as he read the document. Feel free to make corrections and enhancements.
• 26 Aug 2008 - Dept. of Energy EA scoping hearing for Sempra's 500 kV cross-border power line for their proposed 1,250 MW La Rumorosa Wind south of border at Jacumba. (1-3 & 5-7 p.m.) at the Highland Senior Center, 44681,Old Hwy 80, Jacumba
• 27 Aug 2008 - Deadline for comments on BLM Eastern San Diego County Resource Management Plan
  • http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/elcentro/esdrmp.html -- Plan document
  • caesdrmp@ca.blm.gov -- Send comments to Erin Dreyfuss

Really, it is just another bait and switch project like Stirling, to greenwash a transmission project.
Sempra did not disclose that their LNG line runs through the wind project area and a new water line is under construction. Gas, water and transmission equals another gas-fired power plant at the border. The DOE application states that Sunrise Powerlink or another transmission line is needed to move this new energy. See media for the DOE Federal Register EA Scoping Notice which includes comment deadline and details.

Background

The proposed SDG&E Sunrise Powerlink (an unnecessary transmission line through Anza Borrego State Park intended to send "dirty" electric power from Mexico to LA).

Contributions

• Comments and thoughts from RaymondLutz on Sunrise Powerlink

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Recent Articles and Media (Add | All Media)

This is the most recently published 20 articles, most recent first.

• Comment on Recirculated draft environmental impact report/supplemental draft environmental impact statement for the Sunrise powerlink transmission project -- Steven Siegel? , Justin Augustine? , Center For Biological Diversity? & Sierra Club? , 2008-08-25
• Contribution to the Recirculated Draft EIR for the Sunrise Powelink (regarding the RWEP) (Lutz) -- Raymond Lutz, Citizens Oversight, 2008-08-04 [Proves that claims of 1250 MW is not feasible in 7500 acre area proposed.]
• Baja Wind EA Scoping Notice -- , Federal Register? , 2008-08-04
• Smugglers Gulch + BLM proposing wind energy plans for the East County -- Rett Lawrence? , 10NewsCom, 2008-08-01 Features Jeanette Hartman? , Duncan Hunter?
• Officials Hope To Expand County Wind Energy -- 10News, 10News, 2008-08 Features Jeanette Hartman? ; Includes footage of the Border Fence work with Duncan Hunter? and Brian Bilbray? .
• Power line sent SDG&E warnings before fire began -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-07-11
• Cal Fire report blames SDG&E -- JHarry Jones Tony Manolatos? , Union Tribune, 2008-07-10
• Fires spawn lawsuits, possible charges against SDG&E -- Dave Downey? , North County Times, 2008-07-10
• Rice Fire Investigation Report -- , Cal Fire? , 2008-07-08 Cause determined to be downed power lines
• Witch Fire Investigation Report -- , Cal Fire? , 2008-07-08 Power line arcing is determined to be the cause of the fire.
• San Diego City Attorney's INTERIM REPORT NO. 32: CALIFORNIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY MANDATE IN PERIL -- Mike Aguirre, San Diego City Attorney? , 2008-07-08
• REVISED SCOPING MEMO AND RULING OF THE ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE -- Stephen Weissman? Dana Grueneich? , Public Utilities Commission? , 2008-06-20 The ALJ rules that the Draft EIR must be recirculated for further comment due to new information on the La Rumorosa project.
• Will These Keep the Lights On? -- Joe Deegan? , San Diego Reader, 2008-05-28
• Hundreds pack meetings on proposed Powerlink -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-05-13 Includes picture of Kristy Mundt
• Solar Projects Hinge on Proposed Powerlink -- Jaimey Lee, San Diego Business Journal, 2008-04-17
• Could county follow lead of utility's solar project? -- Dean Calbreath, Union Tribune, 2008-04-13
• SANDAG board backs Sunrise Powerlink by 17-3 vote -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-04-11
• Fire danger of Powerlink debated - Experts testify about safety risks -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-04-09
• State's role over Powerlink debated - Changing park plan could delay project -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-03-27
• Sempra Energy's Costa Azul LNG terminal on track to completion -- , Energy Business Review? , 2008-03-21

Take Action - HELP GATHER SIGNATURES

Here are the leaflets and the petitions. WE MUST HAVE TONS OF NAMES ON PETITIONS AGAINST THE POWERLINK TO BALANCE THE LIST OF INSIDERS WHO ARE LISTED AS "FOR" IT.

• StopThePowerlink-Leaflet-3up.pdf: Stop the Powerlink leaflet (3-up)
• StopThePowerlinkPetition.pdf: Stop the Powerlink Petition - copy and gather signatures, mail these in so we can gather them together and add the names to our distribution list!