LS Power is pleased to announce that its subsidiary DesertLink, LLC, energized the Harry Allen to Eldorado (“HAE”) 500 kV transmission project, a much-needed development that strengthens the connection between the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid and the NV Energy’s transmission system, increasing the transmission import and export capacity while providing economic and reliability benefits to California consumers. The project covers approximately 60 miles between NV Energy’s 500 kV Harry Allen substation to the North and Southern California Edison’s 500 kV Eldorado substation to the South.
Paul Thessen, President, LS Power Development said: “DesertLink is yet another example demonstrating how much consumers can benefit from the competitive transmission. As developers, we are willing to compete to earn the right to build these projects, and we are voluntarily offering meaningful cost protections and rate concessions when given the chance to compete. DesertLink development is expected to save millions for California consumers. The timely completion of this project within budget represents another success story for FERC’s Order 1000.”
Paul Segal, CEO, LS Power said: “The competition leads to innovation and value for consumers, which are core elements of every LS Power project. A competitive transmission puts the consumer first by seeking out innovation and reducing risk, which is critical to control the cost of reinventing the power grid on our path toward a lower-carbon energy future.”
