The planned new substation will help boost the emerging renewable energy industry in eastern
San Diego and
Imperial Counties.
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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