Proposed High-Voltage Transmission Line Sparks Debate Over Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
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Proposed High-Voltage Transmission Line Sparks Debate Over Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
San Diego Gas & Electric has proposed constructing a 140-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line, named the Golden Pacific Powerlink, that would cut through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California's largest state park. The utility and the California Independent System Operator argue that the line is necessary to relieve congestion in Southern California's power grid and to support renewable energy integration. Estimated at $2.3 billion, the project would connect key solar, geothermal, and battery storage resources in the Imperial Valley with coastal population centers. Critics argue that the steel lattice towers, some as tall as 200 feet, would severely disrupt the park's natural landscapes, wildlife habitats, and recreational areas. The project could interfere with the migration of species such as the endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep and impact culturally sensitive sites linked to the Kumeyaay tribe. The proposal echoes the 2008 Sunrise Powerlink project, which faced strong opposition and was rerouted to avoid the park. Environmental and cultural groups stress that there are alternative ways to meet growing energy demand without harming protected wilderness. SDG&E plans to collect public feedback and complete environmental reviews before seeking state approval, with construction anticipated to begin in 2029 and the line operational by 2032. The project has both supporters and detractors, reflecting the ongoing challenge of balancing clean energy development with conservation of California's public lands.
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