Palomar Energy Center Archives

When SDG&E green lighted a partially built Calpine plant in Otay Mesa, ratepayers paid for new power lines to bring the electricity to San Diego. June 21, 2016, Megan Wood/inewsource

Court asked to re-examine controversial power plant decision

by Ingrid Lobet November 25, 2016August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

A controversial power plant deal cut by SDG&E after the California power crisis could be re-examined thanks to a new lawsuit from losing bidder Enpex.

Transmission lines to connect Otay Mesa Energy Center to the grid cost more than $200 million, a cost borne by ratepayers. June 2016, Megan Wood, inewsource

Environment

Inside the deal that shaped San Diego County’s power picture

by Chris Young and Ingrid Lobet June 22, 2016August 11, 2020