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January 23, 1936
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
High power rates in Imperial Valley, California, are attributed to electricity transmitted over 400 miles from Sierra Nevada hydro-electric plants, the world's longest line, leading to high costs and inadequate distribution. W. S. Cone reports that generating power from the All American Canal will eliminate this, reducing losses and rates.
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POWER RATES BLAMED ON LONG 'HAUL'
One of the main reasons why the cities of Imperial Valley have the highest power rates among cities of their population classification in the state of California lies in the fact that the electric energy distributed here is brought to the county from hydro-electric power plants located high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a distance of over 400 miles.
This fact is pointed out by W. S. Cone, electrical engineer, in his report to the Imperial Irrigation district board of directors on the subject of power development in the district from the All American canal: when he stated that power is brought here "over what is called the longest transmission line in the world with consequent high power costs and an inadequate distributing system."
In a statement issued by the board of directors a comment is made on this situation to the effect that with power generated on the All American canal this long transmission line of the private power company will no longer be used. This will mean a smaller loss of power in transmission; consequent lower rates to consumers and a better distributing system in the district.
One of the main reasons why the cities of Imperial Valley have the highest power rates among cities of their population classification in the state of California lies in the fact that the electric energy distributed here is brought to the county from hydro-electric power plants located high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a distance of over 400 miles.
This fact is pointed out by W. S. Cone, electrical engineer, in his report to the Imperial Irrigation district board of directors on the subject of power development in the district from the All American canal: when he stated that power is brought here "over what is called the longest transmission line in the world with consequent high power costs and an inadequate distributing system."
In a statement issued by the board of directors a comment is made on this situation to the effect that with power generated on the All American canal this long transmission line of the private power company will no longer be used. This will mean a smaller loss of power in transmission; consequent lower rates to consumers and a better distributing system in the district.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Power Rates
Imperial Valley
Transmission Line
Hydro Electric
All American Canal
What entities or persons were involved?
W. S. Cone
Imperial Irrigation District Board Of Directors
Where did it happen?
Imperial Valley, California; Sierra Nevada Mountains; All American Canal
Story Details
Key Persons
W. S. Cone
Imperial Irrigation District Board Of Directors
Location
Imperial Valley, California; Sierra Nevada Mountains; All American Canal
Story Details
High power rates in Imperial Valley result from long-distance transmission from Sierra Nevada plants. Future power generation from All American Canal will reduce costs and improve distribution.