SunZia
Project
On May 13, 2022, the SunZia Project filed an Application to Amend Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Decision No. 75464, which approved the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for the transmission lines and associated facilities. The Application to Amend requests three modifications to the previously-approved CEC. Specifically, the SunZia Project requests amendments to:
i) authorize the use of updated DC structure designs and additional structure types to be used in a one-mile area near Pinal Central substation that were identified during detailed engineering efforts;
ii) allow for separate assignment and future ownership of each approved transmission line and its associated facilities to enable project financing: and
iii) extend the expiration date for transmission line 1 from February 2026 to February 2028.
Arizona Public Hearing for the SunZia Project
The public is invited to participate in a public hearing to be conducted by the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, a committee of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
The hearing begins Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and will continue weekdays September 7-13, 2022, as necessary, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on each weekday through completion of the hearing.
A special public comment session will be held on September 6, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Public comment may be taken at the beginning of each hearing day, or at other times during the hearing, at the discretion of the chairman of the committee.
LOCATION:
Biosphere 2 is located at 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, Arizona 85739
NOTE: The Biosphere facility does not offer onsite food options, but there are restaurants within driving distance.
At least 24 hours in advance of the hearing, information regarding online and telephone hearing access, as well as any additional details regarding COVID-19 safety protocols or other revisions to the hearing schedule will be provided on this website (SunZia.com).
For additional details, please review the Notice of Hearing from the Chairman of the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee.
Pattern Energy’s Virtual Public Information Session for the SunZia Project
Please join us on August 15 and 22, 2022, to learn about the SunZia Project and visit with our team. We are interested to hear from the public and address questions concerning the CEC amendments. The information sessions are being conducted in advance of the public hearing described above.
To participate, you will need to register in order to be emailed the login link for the event.
August 15, Webinar:
August 22, Webinar:
Contact Information
If you would like to submit a public comment regarding the SunZia Project, you can submit one via the contact information below. Please note that your outreach may be submitted as a public record for this proceeding.
Phone: (855) 780-3859 or
Email: [email protected]
Documents
Maps
- SunZia Project including BLM’s preferred route from the April 2022 Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- Arizona Map | Full color | Black and White
Transcripts
Application to Amend Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC)
Notice of Hearing for the SunZia Project
SunZia Transmission Factsheet – July 2022