Jeremy Turner, Executive DirectorPhoenix, Arizona
May 21, 2010
Regional Development ° High Plains Express - Line from Wyoming to New Mexico° SunZia - Line from New Mexico to Arizona° Southline – Line from New Mexico to Arizona° The Santa Fe Line - Line from New Mexico to Nevada° Tres Amigas Superstation - Western, Eastern and Texas
Interconnection
Proposed Collector Systems° PNM° SunZia° Santa Fe Line
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PNM Collector SystemIntegration with SunZia and HPX
BelenBelenBelenBelen100
90
70
GuadalupeGuadalupeGuadalupeGuadalupe102 110
51
204
470
100
150
300
BA BA2BA BA2BA BA2BA BA2
700
Total WindGuadalupe/Willard/Duran:
6000 – 8000 MW
46761234
HPX
SunZia/HPX
WillardWillardWillardWillard
Wind Wind HubHubWind Wind HubHub
High WindHigh WindHigh WindHigh Wind
East East HubHubEast East HubHub
Mesa WindMesa WindMesa WindMesa WindQuayQuayCurryCurryQuayQuayCurryCurryTaiban Taiban
MesaMesaTaiban Taiban MesaMesa
New stationExisting station
Proposed wind projects with signed LGIAExisting \under construction
Existing 115 kV line
New 345 kV line
Proposed Wind Projects
Existing 345 kV line
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RETA’s responsibilities
° Develop a map and supporting documents identifying existing generation and transmission lines and renewable energy resource zones to support development
° Coordinate with other agencies to prioritize regions with low or minimal land development conflicts
° Identify and prioritize the best options for potential transmission corridors
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Next Steps
° Have a draft set of corridors and are beginning the public review and input phase
° Plan to update the report every 6-12 months as additional information becomes available
° Working with the Military Installations to minimize potential impacts on their missions
° Begin work with Counties to permit corridors
° Goal is to reduce time needed to site lines from years to months
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New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority
200 W. DeVargas St.Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87501www.nmreta.org
(505) [email protected]
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