James Irrigation District Solar Project #1
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022030391
Lead Agency
James Irrigation District
Document Title
James Irrigation District Solar Project #1
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
4/28/2022
Document Description
The proposed project involves the installation of a 3.5-megawatt (MW) solar array with single-axis tracking system, including 4.5 MW of direct current photovoltaic (PV) modules, steel support structures, 3.5 MW alternating current electrical inverters, cabling, and other system components. The project also includes two main service boards and two step-up transformers as well as metering facilities, conductors, and safety equipment for interconnection to Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) distribution system via a new primary meter installed within the project site. The electricity generated by the proposed project would offset James Irrigation District's (JID) aggregated electricity usage for the canal and well pumps across JID-owned parcels. The solar power generated on the project site would be used to generate bill credits for JID’s meters in the Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer Program (RES-BCT) arrangement to offset their PG&E energy generation charges. The project’s interconnection with PG&E would not require off-site construction because an existing PG&E generation tie line is located along the western boundary of the project site.
Contact Information
Name
Manny Amorelli
Agency Name
James Irrigation District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
West Adams Avenue and South Placer Avenue
Zip
93660
Total Acres
36.5
Parcel #
030-170-32T
Railways
Railroad through San Joaquin
Schools
San Joaquin Elementary School
Waterways
James Bypass, various unnamed irrigation canals
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
James Irrigation District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Fresno
Final Environmental Document Available at
8749 9th Street, San Joaquin, CA 93660
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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