SDG&E activates 500K-volt Sunrise Powerlink
The Sunrise Powerlink, San Diego Gas & Electric's 500,000-volt transmission line between San Diego and the Imperial Valley, was put into service earlier this summer.
The $1.9 billion project was completed and activated in June, completing a rigorous process that included a 5-year environmental review and permitting process and an 18-month construction period.
"Putting the Sunrise Powerlink into service is the final milestone in a complex and challenging energy project that ranks among the largest and most significant in the history of San Diego Gas & Electric," said Jessie J. Knight, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of SDG&E.
In this initial period, the Sunrise Powerlink can bring up to 800 megawatts of additional imported electricity into San Diego, and is playing an important role in meeting the energy needs of the region this summer, SDG&E officials said, noting the ongoing heat waves and the lack of power coming from the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Eventually, the line will carry 1,000 megawatts of power, enough to serve 650,000 homes.
The Sunrise Powerlink consists of more than 110 miles of overhead 500kV and 230kV transmission towers and conductor, 6.2 miles of underground 230kV cable and a 40-acre, 500kV transmission substation, which reduces the voltage for use by homes and businesses.
Physicians Patrick Stonner, from left, and Kenneth Morris of North County Health Services, with George Burrola, a member of the organization's golf planning committee.
NCHS golf tourney a huge success
The North County Health Services (NCHS) Fore For Kids VIII Golf Classic, held on Aug. 17 at The Crossings in Carlsbad, was a tremendous success, raising more than $100,000, more than twice the amount the tournament raised last year.
"We could not be more excited and appreciative of the overwhelming support we have received from our community," said NCHS CEO Irma Cota. "The golf tournament and all fundraising efforts in 2012 will supplement our capital campaign to equip the 2,695 square foot "cold shell" building that will house the new Carlsbad Family Health Center, scheduled to open in 2013."
Carl Pinkard, of AKT Wealth Advisors, was this year's Golf Classic Committee Chair. Among the speakers at the dinner, which followed the participants' day of golf, were Ofie Escobedo of Lola's 7-Up Mexican Market & Deli and her sister and co-owner of Lola's, Connie Trejos; Carlsbad City Councilmembers Farrah Douglas and Keith Blackburn; and NCHS Medical Director Dr. Kevin Ellis.
ViaSat Announces change in CFO
ViaSat Inc. announced late last month that Ronald Wangerin, its vice president and CFO, has indicated that he will resign his post in December and look for opportunities outside of the company.
The company has appointed Shawn Duffy, its vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer as interim Chief Financial Officer. Duffy has been charged with leading the "day-to-day management" of the finance team, according to a news release from ViaSat announcing the change.
ViaSat has started the search for a full-time CFO. Wangerin will continue his employment with the company through Dec. 17 to help with the transition.
Duffy, 42, joined ViaSat in 2005 as corporate controller and, in 2009, was appointed the company's vice president and corporate controller. She assumed her current position this past April. Duffy is a certified public accountant and holds a degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from San Diego State University.
CAPTION: The Rotunda at the GIA Headquarters in Carlsbad.? GIA
A second chance to see birthstone exhibit
Those who missed "GIA Celebrates Birthstones," while it was exhibited at the San Diego International Airport now have a second chance, as the celebrated display returns to the GIA's Carlsbad headquarters later this month.
Opening Sept. 28 and running through the spring of 2013, "GIA Celebrates Birthstones" features more than 250 gems, minerals and jewelry pieces from around the world, including a giant 7,600 carat natural blue topaz and a "20-strand necklace featuring a rainbow of sapphire beads."
Each month is represented by its respective birthstone, and the exhibit includes fun facts about the gems.
Visitors can schedule a tour at the GIA campus in Carlsbad 24 hours in advance by contacting [email protected]; calling 800-421-7250, ext. 4116 or 760-603-4116; or visiting www.gia.edu.
The Sunrise Powerlink, San Diego Gas & Electric's 500,000-volt transmission line between San Diego and the Imperial Valley, was put into service earlier this summer.
The $1.9 billion project was completed and activated in June, completing a rigorous process that included a 5-year environmental review and permitting process and an 18-month construction period.
"Putting the Sunrise Powerlink into service is the final milestone in a complex and challenging energy project that ranks among the largest and most significant in the history of San Diego Gas & Electric," said Jessie J. Knight, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of SDG&E.
In this initial period, the Sunrise Powerlink can bring up to 800 megawatts of additional imported electricity into San Diego, and is playing an important role in meeting the energy needs of the region this summer, SDG&E officials said, noting the ongoing heat waves and the lack of power coming from the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Eventually, the line will carry 1,000 megawatts of power, enough to serve 650,000 homes.
The Sunrise Powerlink consists of more than 110 miles of overhead 500kV and 230kV transmission towers and conductor, 6.2 miles of underground 230kV cable and a 40-acre, 500kV transmission substation, which reduces the voltage for use by homes and businesses.
Physicians Patrick Stonner, from left, and Kenneth Morris of North County Health Services, with George Burrola, a member of the organization's golf planning committee.
NCHS golf tourney a huge success
The North County Health Services (NCHS) Fore For Kids VIII Golf Classic, held on Aug. 17 at The Crossings in Carlsbad, was a tremendous success, raising more than $100,000, more than twice the amount the tournament raised last year.
"We could not be more excited and appreciative of the overwhelming support we have received from our community," said NCHS CEO Irma Cota. "The golf tournament and all fundraising efforts in 2012 will supplement our capital campaign to equip the 2,695 square foot "cold shell" building that will house the new Carlsbad Family Health Center, scheduled to open in 2013."
Carl Pinkard, of AKT Wealth Advisors, was this year's Golf Classic Committee Chair. Among the speakers at the dinner, which followed the participants' day of golf, were Ofie Escobedo of Lola's 7-Up Mexican Market & Deli and her sister and co-owner of Lola's, Connie Trejos; Carlsbad City Councilmembers Farrah Douglas and Keith Blackburn; and NCHS Medical Director Dr. Kevin Ellis.
ViaSat Announces change in CFO
ViaSat Inc. announced late last month that Ronald Wangerin, its vice president and CFO, has indicated that he will resign his post in December and look for opportunities outside of the company.
The company has appointed Shawn Duffy, its vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer as interim Chief Financial Officer. Duffy has been charged with leading the "day-to-day management" of the finance team, according to a news release from ViaSat announcing the change.
ViaSat has started the search for a full-time CFO. Wangerin will continue his employment with the company through Dec. 17 to help with the transition.
Duffy, 42, joined ViaSat in 2005 as corporate controller and, in 2009, was appointed the company's vice president and corporate controller. She assumed her current position this past April. Duffy is a certified public accountant and holds a degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from San Diego State University.
CAPTION: The Rotunda at the GIA Headquarters in Carlsbad.? GIA
A second chance to see birthstone exhibit
Those who missed "GIA Celebrates Birthstones," while it was exhibited at the San Diego International Airport now have a second chance, as the celebrated display returns to the GIA's Carlsbad headquarters later this month.
Opening Sept. 28 and running through the spring of 2013, "GIA Celebrates Birthstones" features more than 250 gems, minerals and jewelry pieces from around the world, including a giant 7,600 carat natural blue topaz and a "20-strand necklace featuring a rainbow of sapphire beads."
Each month is represented by its respective birthstone, and the exhibit includes fun facts about the gems.
Visitors can schedule a tour at the GIA campus in Carlsbad 24 hours in advance by contacting [email protected]; calling 800-421-7250, ext. 4116 or 760-603-4116; or visiting www.gia.edu.