NV Energy Greenlink Comstock/Commtie Transmission Lines
Description
NV Energy wants a CUP for three 345-kV transmission lines spanning ~103 miles across 26 parcels from the Walker River Substation to south of Highway 50. The commission recommended approval 3-2 with detailed conditions on roads, floodplain, lighting, and drainage.
Impact summary
Construction expected fall 2026 through spring 2027; closest homes within roughly a half mile in Stagecoach, which has residents worried about views, drainage and flooding.
Applicant
- Name
- NV Energy
- Address
- Walker River Substation, Mason Valley to south of U.S. Highway 50, Dayton
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 10
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · County Commission
Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 2, 2026
Three 345-kV transmission lines running about 90 miles, approved 5-0 with 15 conditions despite residents asking for denial or a postponement. A CUP amendment for the ~10 miles north of Highway 50 was just filed and comes back August 6.
Planning Commission - Jun 10, 2026
NV Energy wants a CUP for three 345-kV transmission lines spanning ~103 miles across 26 parcels from the Walker River Substation to south of Highway 50. The commission recommended approval 3-2 with detailed conditions on roads, floodplain, lighting, and drainage.
Related issues (1)
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