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Environmental Assessment - Sherco Solar Project

This EA evaluates the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed project and possible mitigation measures including siting alternatives and modifications.

Text, Diagrams, and Tables

Cover

Abstract

Acronyms

Executive Summary

Index of Figures

             Figure 1 - Overview Map

Figure 2 – Alternative 1

Figure 3 – Alternative 2

Figure 4 – Preliminary Project Layout West Block

Figure 5 – Preliminary Project Layout East Block

Figure 6 – Proposed HVTL Routes

Figure 7 – Sherco Solar Project Aerial

Figure 8a – Existing Infrastructure West Block

Figure 8b – Existing Infrastructure East Block

Figure 8c – Existing Infrastructure Proposed HVTL Routes

Figure 9 – Land Use/Land Cover Map

Figure 10 – Zoning Map

Figure 11 – Recreation Map

Figure 12a - Water Resources Map West Block

Figure 12b – Water Resources Map East Block

Figure 12c – Water Resources Map HVTL Routes

Figure 13 – Farmland Classification Map

Appendices

  1. EIS Scoping Decision
  2. Detailed Site Layout – Solar farm
  3. Sample LEPGP Site and HVTL Route Permits
  4. Preliminary Site Layout of Alternative 2
  5. Electric and Magnetic Fields Supplemental Paper

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    • New Area Code 924
    • Solar panels and net metering
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    • Meetings and Hearings
    • Reports and Studies
    • Rulemaking Projects
    • Financial Analysis
    • Economic Analysis
    • Maps
    • Subcommittees
    • Work Groups
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    • About the PUC
    • Our Team
    • What We Regulate
    • Agency Partners
    • Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
    • Data Practices
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletter
    • PUC Videos
    • Tribal Relations
    • Laws, Statutes and Rules
    • PUC's Strategic Plan
    • Ex Parte Communications
    • Careers at PUC
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    • View All Projects
    • Energy Storage
    • Pipelines
    • Power Plants
    • Solar Farms
    • Transmission Lines
    • Wind Farms