The planned new substation will help boost the emerging renewable energy industry in eastern
San Diego and
Imperial Counties.
To tap into wind resources, SDG&E is proposing infrastructure improvements.
The project includes building the new ECO Substation, rebuilding the existing Boulevard Substation, constructing a transmission line, and adding new communications equipment.
Gov. Schwarzenegger set a new statewide target of 33% renewables by 2020.
Renewable energy is a vital part of our balanced, long-term energy resource plan for the region.
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