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Certificate of Environmental Compatibility

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For the Maricopa Energy Center 500kV Transmission Line Project








Certificate of Environmental Compatibility

Certificate of Environmental CompatibilityCertificate of Environmental CompatibilityCertificate of Environmental Compatibility

For the Maricopa Energy Center 500kV Transmission Line Project








Fast Facts About The Project

Key characteristics of the proposed 500kV transmission line:

  • Up to 8.5 miles within an approximate 165 foot right-of-way
  • Constructed on monopole structures (150-180 feet tall)
  • Transmission line may be constructed as a single circuit or as a double circuit
  • Structures spaced 600-1000 feet apart
  • Construction will begin as early as Autumn 2024
  • Transmission line will transmit electricity from the solar array to the APS Delaney Substation
  • A Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) will be filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) in Summer 2022
  • Two alternative transmission line routes are currently being evaluated
  • The proposed project is being developed to support renewable energy in Arizona

Key Required Regulatory Permitting

  • Maricopa County Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment (MCPA) No. CPA2020002 - Approved by Board of Supervisors on December 9, 2020
  • A second MCPA will be filed in 2023
  • Maricopa County Zone Change from RU-43 to IND-2
  • Arizona Corporation Commission Certificate of Environmental Compatibility for up to 8.5 miles of new transmission line to APS Delaney Substation

Schedule


6/30/22 Public Mtg, 9/22 File CEC, 10/22 Hearings, 11/22 Cmtee Votes, 12/22 Order adopting CEC

About Us

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Virtual Public Meeting

 A virtual public meeting was held 

June 30, 2022 from 6-7 PM MST.

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CEC Hearing Public Comment Period

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Hearing: 

Oct 24, 2022 1:00 PM AZ Time

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Public Comment Period:
Oct 24, 2022 5:30 PM AZ Time 


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Public Comment Period:
Oct 24, 2022 5:30 PM AZ Time 

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Write to us at:

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Attn: Maricopa Energy Center 500kV Transmission Line Project
4600 East Washington Street, Suite 600

Phoenix, AZ  85034

Project Downloads

 Link to download the Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (86MB):
https://docket.images.azcc.gov/0000207510.pdf?i=1663186495912 


Watch video simulations of the two alternative routes here: 

Alternative A:  https://youtu.be/RikXwnl8SLU

Alternative B:  https://youtu.be/W0_cG46BN7o

MSSP CEC InfoSheet No. 1 (11MB) (pdf)Download
MSSP CEC InfoSheet No. 2 (5MB) (pdf)Download
CEC_207_2022-09-13 Notice of Hearing (3MB) (PDF)Download
CEC_207_2022-09-13 Agenda (2MB) (PDF)Download
CEC_207_2022-09-13 Procedural Order (5MB) (PDF)Download
08-29-2022 Maricopa Energy Center Prefiling Conference (pdf)Download
08-29-2022 Maricopa Energy Prefiling Conference Exhibits (pdf)Download
10-07-2022 Letter from staff approving project (9638311.1) (pdf)Download
Amendments to Application (pdf)Download
10-20-2022 Maricopa Energy Center-Prehearing Conf (pdf)Download
20221026 Exhibit A - Approved Alternative Routes (pdf)Download
01 10-24-2022 Maricopa Energy Evidentiary Hearing (pdf)Download
02 10-25-2022 Maricopa Energy Evidentiary Hearing (pdf)Download

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