500,000 Volt Transmission line updates and resources
BIG First Step - August 8th 2024
We had the pleasure to host 2 representatives from Horizon West/NextEra, Eric Oesterling (Senior Project Developer - Transmission ), Fred Bauermeiste (Director, West Region, Late Stage Development). We were able to drive them through Palomar Mountain and clearly highlight to them the significant risks and negative impacts associated with routing a transmission line through Palomar Mountain. We are now looking forward to their follow-up.
Save Palomar Mountain Task Force Mascot - July 2024
It is important to our mission to keep all informed, so we are please to announce that we have retained Ted Beary to be our spokersperson/mascot.
Horizon West Transmission (NextEra subsidiary) communication about the project - June 2024
" As an existing utility in California, Horizon West has experience working closely with local California communities, landowners and key stakeholders. Horizon West understands an ongoing community dialogue will be instrumental to the success of the project. "
Let's see how true to its words the company is...
CAISO bidder selection report for the500,000 Volt Transmission Line Project - 05/31/2024
North SONGS-Serrano 500 KV line project report from CA Independant System Operator (CAISO) is released to the public.
Palomar Mountain Struck Gold to Stop 500,000 Volt Transmission Line Project - 04/29/2024
This is Day 11 of learning about this 500,000 Volt transmission line to cut across Palomar Mountain. How did we find out? SDG&E sent letters out to property owners on what we now call the Orange Line. The letters stated that environmental survey teams would be entering their properties. ... read more
Palomar Mountain is Loaded for Bear! Help Stop 500,000 Volt Lines - 04/28/2024
“We’re geared up, loaded for bear!”
That’s a quote from one of our neighbors who was on the phone yesterday with Brian Freye, the contact person for the environmental surveys for SDG&E. Their property is one in orange on this map. ... read more
News Alert!!! Bid for 500,000 Volt line to be awarded April 29th!!! - 04/23/2024
Where could the 500,000 Volt transmission lines go over Palomar? Map updated May 1, 2024
We are only guessing, based on the people who were notified with very vague environmental survey letters by SDG&E with this route... read more
500,000 Volt power line info – We need YOU! - 04/20/2024
Have you heard? The State of California is planning a 500,000 Volt transmission line to run right through the heart of Palomar Mountain. Concerned citizens are inviting you to meet up for some initial information to stop this project... read more
Palomar Mountain Needs your Help!
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