Phase 1: Development and Permitting

Propose alignments and designate study area boundary

Start preliminary engineering and design activities

Obtain Declaratory Order from FERC

Complete EIS as required by NEPA, and obtain agency Record of Decision

Determine project capacity rating through WECC processes

Complete licensing and permitting for lines and substations in both Arizona and New Mexico

Initiate preliminary ROW acquisition

Arrange preliminary capacity commitments from potential transmission customers

Develop construction, operating and maintenance plan

Initiate engineering-procurement-construction contracts

 

Phase 2: Financing and Construction

Complete property acquisitions, leases, easements and other ROW commitments 

Execute transmission service agreements with customers

Finalize engineering and design

Arrange equity and construction financing

Execute engineering-procurement-construction contracts

Initiate procurement activities

Construct project

Execute operation & maintenance contracts

Phase 3: Operations and Permanent Financing

Declare project's commercial operation date

Arrange permanent financing

Secure permanent project capacity rating from WECC

Operate and maintain project