APS :: Transmission and Facility Siting

Transmission and Facility Siting - Current Projects

North Gila to TS-8 Substation 230kV
Transmission Line Project

APS has determined a need to add 230kV infrastructure to serve the Yuma area. This project is required to serve the increasing need for electric energy in the city of Yuma. Additionally, improved reliability and continuity of service will result for the fast growing Yuma County.

The Yuma area grew by more than 80 percent between 1990 and today, thereby making it the third fastest growing area in the United States. In addition, the average household usage of electricity in Arizona has increased about 21 percent over the past decade. Growth figures like these coupled with limited electrical resources in the area underscore the need to build new electrical facilities.

APS' North Gila to TS-8 Transmission Project will improve the reliability of the APS electric system in the Yuma area by providing a high-voltage transmission source to the central Yuma area to support the current 69kV distribution system.

Please check this site frequently for new and updated information. You may send us your comments or call Greg Bernosky, APS Project Manager, at (866) 472-4484 (Press "1" for the Project Manager) for more information on the project.

PROJECT STATUS UPDATE - NEW INFORMATION!

APS has postponed the transmission line siting process, as well as the filing of an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for this project. Additional information is included in Newsletter #3 available below.

Please contact Greg Bernosky, APS Project Manager with any questions regarding the status of this project.