Moraga-Oakland X 115 kV Rebuild Project

We are replacing decades-old electrical equipment with new structures that are stronger. In some locations, the structures will have greater ground-to-conductor clearances. These taller structures will help meet increased requirements that improve safety and reduce wildfire risk. This project is a key component of PG&E’s efforts to upgrade its infrastructure and meet the needs of the region’s energy demands.

The proposed project covers approximately five miles from the Moraga Substation in Orinda, through a portion of unincorporated Contra Costa County and Oakland’s Shepherd Canyon neighborhood, a small section of Piedmont and ends at the Oakland X Substation on Park Boulevard in Oakland.

If approved, construction will begin after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), completes their approval process and issues a permit. The CPUC is responsible for siting these types of projects. PG&E plans to submit a permit application to the CPUC in the fall of 2024. It typically takes the CPUC 24 to 36 months to process the application. After that, PG&E will finalize the engineering details, procure materials, and obtain any needed easements and city permits. A probable construction start is 2027. The project timeline will be updated as the project moves forward.

PG&E will hold a series of open houses to discuss the project with the public and share information about the route. Once we complete the open houses and technical studies, our application will be submitted to the CPUC for approval.