Opposition to SDG&E Golden Pacific Powerlink Project
Temecula
Summary
SDG&E wants to run 500kV transmission lines with towers up to 190 feet tall straight through Temecula Creek and the heart of the city. The city is mobilizing legal and technical opposition, and the utility just offered only one alternative route avoiding Temecula. Residents turned out in force with wildfire, earthquake and evacuation concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 4 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is spending on attorneys and transmission experts to fight the route; the project itself would be SDG&E's largest capital project ever.
Temecula residents, schools and businesses along the proposed route would be spared wildfire, safety and visual impacts.
Residents near Temecula Creek face wildfire, evacuation and property risks if the preferred route advances.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City Council — October 27, 2026
The city continues fighting SDG&E's proposed high-voltage transmission route through Temecula, with the utility planning to file its application with state regulators the third week of November. The council put $2 million of surplus toward the legal fight, and opposition groups keep growing, with a community town hall set for November 9.
City Council — October 13, 2026
The city continues fighting SDG&E's proposed high-voltage transmission line through the Temecula Valley, tracking CPUC proceedings and growing regional opposition. Residents still can't see key project studies.
City Council — September 22, 2026
The city continues fighting SDG&E's proposed 500 kV transmission lines through Temecula Creek, citing wildfire risk, wind exposure, and the only route that runs through homes and schools. The council approved more public outreach after the CPUC's San Marcos meeting drew hundreds of speakers.
City Council — September 8, 2026
The city continues fighting SDG&E's proposed 500 kV transmission line through Temecula Creek, citing wildfire, evacuation, and environmental risks. Residents are urged to speak at the CPUC's September 17 meeting in San Marcos.
City Council — August 25, 2026
SDG&E wants to run 500 kV transmission lines with towers up to 190 feet tall straight through Temecula Creek and the heart of the city. The city is fighting the route, has sent SDG&E nine pages of questions, and is pushing for the South Mountain Alternative that avoids Temecula. SDG&E's formal application to the CPUC is expected in November.
City Council — August 11, 2026
SDG&E wants to run 500kV transmission lines with towers up to 190 feet tall straight through Temecula Creek and the heart of the city. The city is mobilizing legal and technical opposition, and the utility just offered only one alternative route avoiding Temecula. Residents turned out in force with wildfire, earthquake and evacuation concerns.
City Council — July 28, 2026
The city continues fighting SDG&E's proposed 200-foot-tall transmission line route through Temecula, with Safe Temecula reporting nearly 12,000 petition signatures. SDG&E expects to file its application in November 2026; public open houses begin in August.
City Council — July 14, 2026
SDG&E wants to run 200-foot transmission towers through Temecula Creek and near homes, schools and the balloon route. The council unanimously adopted a formal opposition resolution, has hired specialized CPUC legal counsel, and will place updates on every agenda. Residents in yellow shirts and the Save Temecula nonprofit are organizing for the regulatory fight.
City Council — May 26, 2026
San Diego Gas & Electric is proposing a massive 500-kilovolt transmission line corridor running through Temecula Creek, sparking intense local opposition from residents, business groups, and city leaders over wildfire hazards, environmental degradation, and plummeting property values.
Temecula Pushes Back Against Massive High-Voltage Transmission Lines Planned Through The City
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