DesertLink energises 500 kV transmission project
USA, Nevada, Clark Couty: on August 12 LS Power's subsidiary DesertLink, LLC, energised the Harry Allen to Eldorado 500 kV transmission project.
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USA, Nevada, Clark Couty: on August 12 LS Power’s subsidiary DesertLink, LLC, energised the Harry Allen to Eldorado 500 kV transmission project.
HAE strengthens the connection between the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid and NV Energy’s transmission system, increasing transmission import and export capacity, while providing economic and reliability benefits to California consumers.
The project covers approximately 96 km (60 mi) between NV Energy’s 500 kV Harry Allen substation to the north and Southern California Edison’s 500 kV Eldorado substation to the south.
“DesertLink is yet another example demonstrating how much consumers can benefit from competitive transmission. As developers, we are willing to compete to earn the right to build these projects, and we are voluntarily offering meaningful cost protections and rate concessions when given the chance to compete,” said Paul Thessen, President of LS Power Development. “The DesertLink development is expected to save millions for California consumers. The timely completion of this project within budget represents another success story for FERC’s Order 1000.”
HAE is one of three projects CAISO has awarded to LS Power affiliates through competitive processes that secure the most cost-effective and innovative transmission solutions for Californians.
“Competition leads to innovation and value for consumers, which are core elements of every LS Power project,” said LS Power CEO Paul Segal. “Competitive transmission puts the consumer first by seeking out innovation and reducing risk, which is critical to controlling the cost of reinventing the power grid on our path toward a lower-carbon energy future.”
Source: PR Newswire