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April 23, 2020
Environmental groups support Ten West Link. The Natural Resources Defense Council and National Audubon Society issued this endorsement letter.
March 24, 2020
The Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) permit. ACC News Release
February 12, 2020
The Arizona Siting Committee issued the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) permit. The Arizona Corporation Commission must give final approval within 60 days. CEC Permit
December 13, 2019
Arizona Siting Committee announcement of public hearings and public comment sessions: 12/13/19
1/22/20, 1:00pm, Phoenix Plaza Conference Facility, 2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
1/22/20, 6:00pm, Phoenix Plaza Conference Facility, 2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Public Comment Session)
1/23/20, 9:00am, Phoenix Plaza Conference Facility, 2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
1/24/20, 9:00am, Phoenix Plaza Conference Facility, 2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
1/27/20, 11:00am, Siting Committee tour of proposed route (tentative)
1/27/20, 4:00pm, Riggles RV & Event Center, 240 N. Riggles Ave, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
1/27/20, 5:30pm, Riggles RV & Event Center, 240 N. Riggles Ave, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (Public Comment Session)
1/28/20, 9:00am, Riggles RV & Event Center, 240 N. Riggles Ave, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
2/6/20, 10:00am, Phoenix Plaza Conference Facility, 2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
2/7/20, 9:00am, Phoenix Plaza Conference Facility, 2909 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
November 21, 2019
DCR Transmission received the Federal Record of Decision (ROD) from BLM for the Ten West Link transmission project. News Release
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
DCR Transmission received the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) from BLM for the Ten West Link transmission project. News Release
SEptember 4, 2018
DCR Transmission welcomed the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Ten West Link transmission project. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the commencement of a 90-day public comment period on the DEIS and the preferred alternative route for the project. News Release
October 2, 2018
BLM Announcement of Public Meetings: 10/2/18
10/09/18, 5:00-8:00pm, Wyndham Garden Midtown Hotel, 3600 N. 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
10/10/18, 5:00-8:00pm, Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 N. Moon Mountain Ave, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
10/11/18, 5:00-8:00pm, Multipurpose Room, Blythe City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
May 27, 2018
AZ Big Media reports utilities have been trading wholesale energy for decades among one another, but these markets are beginning to play a larger role as utilities adopt more renewables and see the benefits of regional collaboration. Link
February 17, 2017
La Paz County, Arizona issued a request for proposals for up to 1.5 GW of utility-scale solar projects. The projects would be built on 8,800 acres of land the County is seeking to acquire from the federal government and could connect with Ten West Link. Link
October 12, 2016
DCR Transmission, LLC filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity for Ten West Link with the California Public Utilities Commission. Link
March 23, 2016
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. By this notice, the BLM is announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues on the proposed transmission line and potential plan amendment. (PDF of NOI),
BLM announcement of public Scoping Meetings: 3/23/16
4/12/16, 6:30pm, Ruth Fisher Elementary, 38201 W. Indian School, Tonopah, AZ 85354
4/13/16, 6:30pm, Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 S. Moon Mountain Avenue, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
4/14/16, 6:30pm, Blythe Community Center, 445 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
December 18, 2015
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted authorization for transmission rate incentives pursuant to section 219 of the Federal Power Act. (PDF of the Order)
October 15, 2015
Ten West Link announcement of public open houses: 10/15/15
11/09/15, 5:30-7:30pm, Centennial Community Center, 69725 Centennial Rd. Salome, AZ
11/10/15, 5:30-7:30pm, Saddle Mountain School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ
11/11/15, 5:30-7:30pm, Quartzsite Elementary School Gym, 930 Quail Trail Street, Quartzsite, AZ
11/12/15, 5:30-7:30pm, Capital Suites, 545 E Hobsonway, Blythe, CA
July 13, 2015
CAISO announcement of project sponsor: 7/13/15