STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Southern California Edison's
Ivanpah-Control Project
Application A.19-07-015, filed July 17, 2019
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New! The Draft EIR is now available for review and commentWelcome to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) website for the environmental review of Southern California Edison's (SCE's) Ivanpah-Control Project (I-C Project). The project is located in incorporated and unincorporated portions of Inyo, Kern, and San Bernardino, Counties, California; a map is provided here. The project is located in incorporated and unincorporated portions of Inyo, Kern, and San Bernardino, Counties, California; a map is provided here. SCE submitted a Permit to Construct (PTC) application for the Project to the CPUC on July 17, 2019 (Application A.19-07-015). SCE submitted its first Amended Application (51 MB) on April 13, 2020 and a second Amended Application on October 31, 2024. If approved by the CPUC, the project is anticipated to begin construction in April 2027. The estimated project completion date is October 2030. The Proposed Project will be reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The CPUC will prepare an Environmental Impact Report as the CEQA lead agency. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as the NEPA lead agency, will be preparing a separate environmental document. Information and documentation pertaining to BLM's NEPA review of the Proposed Project can be accessed here. This website provides access to public documents and information relevant to the CEQA environmental review process. An overview of the proposed Project is provided below.
For additional information on the CPUC proceeding, contact the Public Advisor's Office. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT According to SCE, the Project is needed in order to meet the transmission line safety and reliability requirements defined by the CPUC and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. The Project would involve the demolition and replacement of some or all of SCE's existing 115 kV transmission lines between the Ivanpah and Control Substations. SCE proposes to remediate discrepancies along approximately 262 miles of existing 115 kV subtransmission circuits in four segments. Detail of SCE's proposal is provided in Amended PEA Chapters 1 through 3 (15 MB). The proposal includes:
Replacement of certain structures along Segment 4 (Coolwater Substation to Ivanpah Substation) has been removed from the project based on SCE’s second Amended PTC Application. Along distribution circuits, SCE would remove existing distribution conductor and appurtenances and install new distribution conductor and appurtenances on replacement structures. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS As the CEQA Lead Agency, the CPUC is preparing an EIR to evaluate the environmental effects of the Proposed Project. The following table includes estimated milestones and anticipated dates for the CEQA review process.
Proponent's Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Application SCE filed an application and PEA
for the The CPUC conducted a completeness/deficiency review of the April 13, 2020 amended application and PEA in May 2020. This review resulted in the definition of PEA deficiency items that were detailed in a May 4, 2020 letter to SCE. On May 31, 2023, after completion of the required surveys and reports related to cultural resources, the SCE application was deemed complete. The second Amended Application was deemed complete on November 29, 2024. CPUC Application Review, Data Requests, and Applicant Responses Project Scoping The CPUC held two virtual scoping meetings during the 30-day public comment period to obtain input from agencies and the public on the scope and content of the EIR. The scoping presentation may be viewed here and the recording of the virtual scoping meetings may be accessed here. The Scoping Report (dated 12/2/20) describes the process of scoping, summarizes all comments received, and has the following appendices: Appendix A: EIR Notices Environmental Impact ReportDraft EIROn March 30, 2026, the CPUC submitted a Notice of Completion (NOC) and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) to the State Clearinghouse and published the Notice of Availability of a Draft EIR for the Ivanpah-Control Project (A.19-07-015). Click the links below to view the Draft EIR and Appendices. Draft Environmental Impact Report Public Review: The 45-day comment period for the Draft EIR began Tuesday, March 31, 2026 and ends at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026. Written comments should include your name, address, and phone number or email address so we may contact you for clarification if necessary. Note that written comments submitted during the public review period become public information. Email comments to: Ivanpah-Control@aspeneg.com. Please put “Draft EIR Comments” in the subject line. Letter comments may be sent via U.S. mail to:
Public Meeting: To facilitate the public review of the Draft EIR and to encourage members of the public, organizations, and regulatory agencies to submit comments on the Draft EIR, the CPUC will hold two virtual meetings: Tuesday, April 28th at 2:30 pm and Thursday, April 30th at 5:30 pm. The Zoom meeting links and call-in information are provided below. Both meetings will present the same project information. Draft EIR Public Meeting Information: Two Virtual Zoom Meetings will be held on April 28, 2026 and April 30, 2026
COMMENTS & QUESTIONS If you have comments, complaints, or questions regarding the Project,
please contact us using the CPUC's Project e-mail: Ivanpah-Control@aspeneg.com
Project voicemail: 800-535-2572 The CPUC's Project Manager is:
John Forsythe, CPUC Project Manager California Public Utilities Commission c/o Aspen Environmental Group 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 640 San Francisco, CA 94104-2920 |
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