Water District To Seize Electric Transmission Lines

The South San Joaquin Irrigation District was granted approval to enter the retail electric market. South San Joaquin has its eyes on acquiring PG&E’s transmission lines, transformers and poles.  

South San Joaquin co-owns hydroelectric damns. It’s not new to electric world. PG&E wants $600 million for its infrastructure. South San Joaquin wants to pay $125 million.

The two sides are far apart in compensation. Since South San Joaquin has the authority to use eminent domain coupled with the number of lawyers involved in the negotiations, compensation will most likely be determined by the courts.  [SFGate]