Latest Update - November 18, 2009
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South Livermore Valley Area Plan
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Tri-Valley
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The Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) Transmission Project created quite a stir in the valley. TANC, a California joint exercise of powers agency, which is comprised of the fifteen members listed below* was planning to build and upgrade about 600 miles of 230 kilovolt (kV) and 500 kV transmission lines, substations and related facilities. There were five segments of transmission line corridors that extend from northeastern California through the Central Valley and split westward to the San Francisco Bay area and eastward to the Sierra Foothills.
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Why did we care ? The split westward to the San Francisco Bay area was going to cut right through the Altamont Hills then Livermore-specifically the South Livermore Valley Area Plan (SLVAP)and then through Sunol .
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These corridors were identified by TANC to avoid, residential and known environmentally-sensitive areas and to take advantage of accessible competitive renewable energy zones. Obviously this group is not aware of the SLVAP and the agriculture we have in the Valley (both cultivated and ranching).
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*The members of TANC are the Cities of Alameda, Biggs, Gridley, Healdsburg, Lodi, Lompoc, Palo Alto, Redding, Roseville, Santa Clara and Ukiah; Modesto Irrigation District, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Turlock Irrigation District and as an associate member Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative.
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Public Comments
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Examples of submitted comments
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- TVC's Public Comment Letter
- Sample of completed Comment Form
- City of Pleasanton's Public Comment Letter
- South Livermore Resident - William and Adele Nevins
- Alameda County Public Comment Letter to TANC
- Rumsey Indian Rancheria letter to WAPA
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If you have any difficulty submitting your comments do not hesitate
to contact Tri-Valley Conservancy and ask for assitance (925) 449-8706
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Upcoming Meetings
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None at this time
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Project Maps
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TTP Overall Map (2.3 MB Ppdf)
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Tri-Valley (West) Segment (1.9 MB pdf)
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Central Valley - southern area (543 kb pdf)
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Recent Articles and Letters
Power-line Watchdogs Hear from PG&E
The Independent
Higher Power
LTA Fall 2009
Western States To Lose Control Over Transmission Siting?
New West Bozeman
Turlock Withdraws
Press Release
Modesto Irrigation District Withdraws
Modesto Bee
Massive power project is in doubt
San Jose Mercury News
SPECIAL REPORT: Next-Gen Power Lines Under Fire
KTTVU - Channel 2
Future of controversial
Northern California power line project in doubt
Valley Times - Jeanine Benca
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Drops Power Line Plan!
The Independent: June 18, 2009
- Supervisors Come Out Against Power
- Editorial - Long Range View Needed
- Mailbox - Not Just about Wente
- Mailbox - Power Lines
- Mailbox - Power Lines and Health
- Mailbox - Underground Lines
Extended Interviews: Transporting Green Energy
- David Nahai: Los Angeles Water and Power June 9, 2009
- April Sall: California Desert Coalition June 9, 2009
- Power Struggle January 16, 2009 NOW on PBS
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Residents near vineyards decry power line plan
Valley Times Article May 29, 2009
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The Independent
May 21, 2009
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Power Lines Dim Enthusiasm
May 20, 2009
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Additional Links
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Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI)
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The Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI) is a statewide initiative to help identify the transmission projects needed to accommodate these renewable energy goals, support future energy policy, and facilitate transmission corridor designation and transmission and generation siting and permitting.
Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) Maps
Conceptual Transmission Segment Types
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Conceptual Transmission Segment Types w/out Land Use Detail
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Conceptual Transmission Segments - New and Existing Corridors
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RETI Phase 2A Draft Report June 2009
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RETI Phase 2 A Draft Report Appendices June 2009
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RETI Phase 1B Draft Report January 2009
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RETI - Additional Documents, Reports and Other Materials
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A Citizen's Guide to the NEPA
Having Your Voice Heard
This guide has been developed to help citizens and organizations who are concerned about the environmental effects of federal decisionmaking to effectively participate in Federal agencies' environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA of 1969)
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2004 Energy Report Update recommending
increasing the state's electricity mix to 33% by 2020
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Energy Action Plan supporting Energy Report goals
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California's Renewable Energy Programs
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More Electrical Transmission Lines near Winters?
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Sensible Energy for Northern California
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Round Mountain Support
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Western Area Power Administration -
Transmission Agency of Northern California Transmission Project
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TANC Commission Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
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TANC Home Page
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Project Documentation
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Regional Planning Report for the TANC Transmission Program
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Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report
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