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Re-Evaluation of the Santa Cruz 115 kV Reinforcement Project

November 8, 2014 by Seb Frey

PG&E
Pacific Gas & Electric Company

The folks at NOPOC have some good news to share: PG&E has announced that it will be requesting that CAISO (California Independent System Operator) re-evaluate the need for the Santa Cruz 115 kV Reinforcement Project at this time.

While this does appear to be good news, NOPOC cautions that it is far too early to declare victory. Marco Romanini, a NOPOC committee member, wants to make sure everyone knows that “we are not sure what is happening behind the scenes and things really could go either way still.”

The CPUC Administrative Law Judge assigned to the project has instructed all parties (including NOPOC) to meet and confer, and will preside at a pre-hearing Conference (PHC) on December 12, 2014, at the California Public Utilities Commission, to consider dismissal of PG&E’s application to construct the project.

The status of the environmental review and release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report is currently on hold pending the December 12 PHC.

For details, visit the CPUC website.

NOPOC is conferring with its lawyer and power engineer to determine how to proceed, and will participate in the PHC while we continue to prepare for possible contingencies. We remain committed to protecting our community from the devastating effects of the Santa Cruz 115 kV Reinforcement Project in its current form.

Filed Under: Developments, News Tagged With: day valley, electrical, electricity, nopoc, PG&E, utilities

NOPOC’s Drawing to Raise Funds

October 8, 2014 by Seb Frey

Saw-Whet Owl
Saw-Whet Owl Illustration is the prize for the drawing

The grassroots Aptos organization Neighbors Organized to Protect our Community (NOPOC) is working to raise funds to support their fight against PG&E’s plans to install a series of massive steel power poles through one of the most scenic areas of Santa Cruz County. As part of that effort, they are having a drawing for a stunning piece of original art: an illustration of a Saw-Whet owl.

Any contribution of $25 or more gets you an entry in the drawing; each multiple of $25 gets you an additional entry (e.g. $100 gets you 4 entries). You can donate on-line via PayPal or drop a check in their mail. Click here for more information on the drawing.

NOPOC is very transparent about where the money goes, they have built a web page for that too. Their goal is to raise $45,000 by February 2015. If you’re interested in help preserve a beautiful slice of Aptos for future generations and appreciate fine art, consider making a donation today.

Filed Under: Developments, News Tagged With: day valley, nopoc, PG&E, pleasant valley

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