New Mexico is uniquely positioned to power the West. The SunZia Project provides the link needed to make new renewable energy developments viable in New Mexico and Arizona and will play a vital role in delivering clean energy for a healthier environment in our future. Transmission for the Development of Scenario 2 of the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) Transmission and Distribution Utilities in Competitive Retail Areas Electric Retail Service Area Map - Investor Owned Utilities … Pattern is also the anchor tenant for the SunZia line. Opponents say many landowners have granted rights of way because they fear RETA could exercise its power of eminent domain. It brought an end to having coal delivered and no more soot from coal was blackening the drapes, rugs and furniture. ��u���ߤ��Kh�O����k�x�Ke�ٟ����h��mTY�;}1�C s�
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The company says Western Spirit and the associated wind energy it’s developing represent a nearly $1.5 billion investment, including about $360 million for the transmission line. Project scope: Transmission Line: 150 miles, 345 kV, Capacity: 800 MW, enough to power 590,000 homes, Investment: RETA and Pattern Development are co-developers of the $150 million project, Financial Benefit: $28 million property taxes to NM counties over first 40 years, Anticipated Operational Date: End of 2021. The commissioners were backed by landowners and residents who fears the project’s huge towers and miles of high-voltage lines will spoil their rural quality of life by obstructing pristine vistas, impacting wildlife and undermining tourism-related income and property values. %PDF-1.7
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