HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnergize Eastside LUA18-000055 (3)From:Jill Ding
To:"Lorene Conner"
Subject:Energize Eastside, LUA18-000055
Date:Wednesday, November 27, 2019 6:29:13 AM
Dear Lorene,
Thank you for your comments on Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside Conditional Use Permit
Application, your comments have been included in the official file for consideration by the decision
maker. In addition, you have been added as a party of record for this project, as a party of record,
you will receive copies of correspondence from the City on this project. Your original email to me
included concerns related to improper procedure with regards to EMF and alternative energy. My
responses to your comments are provided below:
1. Electromagnetic Fields: The potential for environmental impacts related to electro-
magnetic fields (EMF) was addressed during the EIS process. The EIS states, “[t]here are no
known health effects from power frequency EMF. For all proposed segments and options,
the calculated magnetic field levels would be well below reference guidelines. Therefore,
under PSE’s Proposed Alignment, impacts would be less-than-significant.” The EIS also states
that: “Operation of the proposed transmission lines would result in a decrease of magnetic
field levels for PSE’s Proposed Alignment relative to the No Action Alternative” (i.e., current
conditions). FEIS at page 4.8-9.
2. Lower Cost Alternatives: The City’s CUP process does not require that the applicant identify
alternatives to the project proposal. However, as part of the EIS process PSE was required to
study other alternatives, including conservation/energy efficiency, new generation, and
batteries. These alternatives were eventually eliminated because they did not solve the
problem, did not meet federal planning standards, and would be difficult to permit, or rely
on voluntary participation. Here is a link to the submitted Eastside System Energy Storage
Alternatives Assessment submitted by PSE:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?
id=1338646&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
A public hearing on the proposal has been tentatively scheduled for December 17th at 9:00 am in the
City Council Chambers located on the 7th floor of City Hall, you may wish to attend and testify.
Please let me know if you have additional questions regarding this project.
Thank you,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
City of Renton
Community and Economic Development
6th floor
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425-430-6598
jding@rentonwa.gov