A proposal for a high-voltage transmission line from Imperial Valley through the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
A promise to deliver electricity from clean, alternative energy sources.
A fierce debate over energy needs versus protecting pristine landscape and wildlife habitat.
A Republican San Diego County supervisor among the outspoken opponents.
A project called “Powerlink.”
This has happened twice.
There are many similarities between today’s proposal for the Golden Pacific Powerlink by San Diego Gas & Electric and the utility’s Sunrise Powerlink that started delivering energy to the coastal region in 2012 after a yearslong battle.
There are also notable differences. One of
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