The 21^st Century Green Partnership supports the development of more energy from renewable sources because it is beneficial for the environment, it is cost effective, and it promotes local economic development.

Because of the proposed route’s proximity to homes, schools, and parks, an alternate route must be found.  The 21^st Century Green Partnership has identified a win-win solution in an effort to avoid litigation over the route selection which could delay the introduction of Tehachapi wind power for years.

The City of Chino Hills has proposed various alternate routes that move the transmission lines away from residential communities, parks, and schools; and, that eliminate all construction in residential and commercial areas.  Each of these alternatives would:

• Move the transmission lines away from densely populated areas in Chino Hills, Chino, and Ontario.
• Maintain a distance of at least 1,600 feet from the closest residential property, rather than the 75 feet from backyards according to the original plan.    
• Reduce construction costs and have the potential to avoid significant costs to mitigate the impacts of routing the transmission lines so close to homes, parks, and schools as proposed by the SCE route.

Under the various alternative routes proposed by the City of Chino Hills, the transmission lines would be routed through portions of Chino Hills State Park.  At first glance, the State Park may not seem to be a preferred location.  Take another look – the win-win proposal offers many benefits that State Park users may enjoy for years to come. 

A number of active transmission lines already traverse Chino Hills State Park .    The various alternate routes would:

• Remove approximately 14 miles of active and inactive transmission lines from the park.  
• Remove approximately 1.5 miles of active 500 kV transmission lines and 8 towers, from the environmentally sensitive Water Canyon Natural Preserve.  
• Relocate many of the existing 500 kV transmission lines away from ridgelines and other prominent areas to protect and improve the view shed within the park.