25-05001

Key events and submissions in this proceeding include:

- March 17, 2025: The application materials reference a date of preparation and submission for project documentation by Switch, Ltd. 1.
- May 1, 2025: Switch, Ltd. filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) for a Utility Environmental Protection Act (UEPA) permit to construct four 345 kV transmission lines and associated facilities in Storey County, Nevada. This filing initiated Docket No. 25-05001 2, 2.
- May 5, 2025: The Commission signed the official notice of the application 2, 2.
- May 9, 2025: Public notice of the application was published in the Comstock Chronicle, fulfilling statutory notification requirements 2, 2.
- May 21, 2025: A public hearing regarding Storey County School District’s tentative budget is scheduled (related notice published on the same timeline, indicating coordinated public notifications but not directly part of the UEPA proceeding) 2, 2.
- May 28, 2025: Deadline for interested parties to file comments on the Commission’s website regarding the project 2, 2.
- September 2025: Anticipated start of construction for the major transmission line segment (Comstock line), with a projected in-service date of April 2026 3.

Additional procedural notes:
- The application and supporting documents are available for public review on the PUCN website and at Commission offices.
- Interested parties may file for intervention or submit comments by the stated deadlines to participate in the proceeding 2, 2.

This timeline summarizes the major filings and scheduled events as documented in the proceeding.

Docket No. 25-05001 concerns the application by Switch, Ltd. to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada for a Utility Environmental Protection Act (UEPA) permit to construct approximately 11.25 miles of 345 kV transmission line and associated facilities in Storey County, Nevada. The project will connect Switch's Citadel Campus data center with NV Energy substations to meet the center's load requirements. The transmission line will be built entirely on private land within the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, an area zoned for heavy industrial use, and construction is expected to take about 18 months, occurring in up to three phases.

The Commission granted the application, subject to Switch obtaining and filing required federal, state, and local permits (including stormwater and surface area disturbance permits, as well as county excavation and building permits) before construction can begin. The order stipulates that if all compliance requirements are not met within five years, the permit will be vacated. Environmental studies found minimal impact to wildlife, water, visual resources, and land use, with mitigation measures and standard permit conditions in place. The project is deemed to have the minimum adverse environmental effect, balances need with environmental concerns, and serves the public interest by supporting reliable power for the data center and related infrastructure 1 2.