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Transbay Cable hearing draws split testimony over 2010 schedule, reliability benefits and neighborhood impacts
Summary
LAFCO—s hearing on the Transbay Cable brought testimony from the California ISO, Port and proponents who said the 400 MW HVDC cable is needed by February 2010 for reliability; community groups and environmental advocates urged more review, questioned timing and stressed environmental justice and local alternatives.
The Local Agency Formation Commission convened a detailed hearing on the proposed Transbay Cable, a 400-megawatt high‑voltage DC transmission proposal that proponents say will create a second pathway into San Francisco and reduce operational risk.
Brad Benson of the Port of San Francisco described the port—s role as landlord and said any license the port negotiates would be subject to Board of Supervisors approval. Barbara Hale of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission summarized the city—s electric resource plan and noted the Transbay Cable was not part of that plan when it was written, though it could interact with other city energy…
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