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California ISO Board Approves Sunrise/Greenpath Transmission Project

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Summary:

News Release, August 3, 2006, California ISO Board Approves Sunrise/Greenpath Transmission Project; Power Line Gets Green Power on Grid and Brings Economic/Reliability Benefits

Extract:

(Folsom, CA) The California Independent System Operator Corporation (California ISO) Board of Governors today unanimously approved the Sunrise/Greenpath transmission project proposed jointly by San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and Citizens Energy. The project will provide a vital “electricity on ramp” from the southeastern corner of the state to San Diego and the rest of the California grid. The combination 500-thousand/230-thousand volt transmission link will also provide access to hundreds of megawatts in renewable generation, bringing much-needed green power onto the grid.

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• News Releases - 2006