Solar Photovoltaic Project - North Kern State Prison
Summary
SCH Number
2011088249
Public Agency
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
(CDCR)
Document Title
Solar Photovoltaic Project - North Kern State Prison
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/22/2011
Document Description
The proposed project consists of construction of a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power generating facility at the North Kern State Prison. Project activities include minor grading and trenching and installation of the solar array. Associated transformers and inverters will be installed on cement pads. Standard construction control measures will be implemented. The project also includes security fencing around the perimeter of the new solar facility and which is located on the prison grounds. The energy produced by the new facility will reduce the prison's power grid-based energy purchases. This project will help the State achieve the goal established by the State Legislature, to have one third of the State's electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.
Contact Information
Name
Abdi Farhang
Agency Name
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Delano
Counties
Kern
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
S:15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
General Rule
The project is exempt pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15061(b)(3). Environmental studies, including biological, cultural and visual were conducted. The studies concluded that the project would not result in significant effects to the environment.
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