1. Major Transmission System Infrastructure Investment Authorized The committee recommended $2.07 million for comprehensive investigations of Metropolitan's 230 kV transmission system, which powers Colorado River Aqueduct pumping plants delivering water to Southern California. This 300-mile system, built in the 1930s-1950s, is showing age-related deterioration including corroded components and reduced line clearances. The study will evaluate rehabilitation needs and explore integrating fiber optic communications, with findings expected by early 2027 to inform future upgrades; a separate high-level estimate of about $300 million was cited for potential transmission upgrades needed to accommodate nearby solar projects.
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