Project overview map

Paso Robles Area Power Connect, PG&E's 70 kV transmission line portion of the Estrella Substation and Paso Robles Area Reinforcement Project, will serve Paso Robles, San Miguel, Templeton, Creston, Atascadero and Santa Margarita. This map provides an overview of the project study area, including PG&E's proposed route options for the new 70 kV transmission line and NextEra Energy Transmission West's (NEET West) proposed Estrella Substation site options.


Breakdown of PG&E's Paso Robles Area Power Connect


  • Build additional components at the Estrella Substation site to connect the new substation to the new transmission line and local power grid
  • Modify the existing Morro Bay-Gates 230 kV transmission line to connect to NEET West's Estrella Substation
  • Construct a new 70 kV transmission line to connect the San Miguel-Paso Robles 70 kV transmission line to NEET West's Estrella Substation
  • Upgrade a portion of the San Miguel-Paso Robles 70 kV transmission line
  • Make reliability upgrades to our existing substations in the area

Paso Robles Interactive Map



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