Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP)
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024020124
Lead Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
12/18/2025
Document Description
The VCIP provides a blueprint for the development of clean energy facilities and supporting infrastructure with an overall generating and delivery capacity of up to 21,000 MW on approximately 136,000 acres of repurposed farmland. The Plan Includes development of solar PV facilities, battery storage facilities, gen-tie lines, collection substations, and connecting transmission lines to be constructed over a 10 year period from 2029 through 2038.
Contact Information
Name
Russ Freeman
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Deputy General Counsel
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Coalinga, Firebaugh, Huron, Mendota
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
W. Clarkson Ave & S. San Mateo Av (approx. center of VCIP Plan Area)
Other Location Info
Cantua Elementary, Westside Elementary., Huron Elementary School, Huron Middle School, Huron Alternative Education, Chestnut Highschool
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Westlands Water District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings
Final Environmental Document Available at
286 Cromwell Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
https://wwd.ca.gov/news-and-reports/environmental-docs/
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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