Pacific DC Intertie, High-voltage transmission line between Oregon and Los Angeles, United States.
The Pacific DC Intertie extends 846 miles from northern Oregon to Los Angeles, transmitting electrical power through Nevada and California with a capacity of 3100 megawatts.
President John F. Kennedy approved the construction of this power transmission system in 1961, leading to its completion and first operation in May 1970.
The transmission line represents a collaboration between American and Swedish engineering companies, demonstrating international technological partnership in energy infrastructure development.
The power line begins at Celilo Converter Station near The Dalles, Oregon, continues through Nevada, and terminates at Sylmar Converter Station north of Los Angeles.
The transmission system saves Los Angeles consumers substantial money by transporting lower-cost electricity generated from Columbia River dams in the Pacific Northwest.
Location: Oregon
Location: Nevada
Location: California
Inception: 1970
GPS coordinates: 45.59417,-121.11417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
The Dalles Dam
2.6 km
Celilo Converter Station
100 m
The Dalles Bridge
2.6 km
The Dalles Mint
4.9 km
Pulpit Rock
5.8 km
Old St. Peter's Landmark
5.8 km
Granada Theater
5.3 km
Rorick House Museum
6.2 km
Bennett–Williams House
6.2 km
Dr. J. A. Reuter House
5.4 km
Indian Shaker Church and Gulick Homestead
2 km
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
5.3 km
Hugh Glenn House
5.8 km
Original Wasco County Courthouse
5.9 km
The Dalles Carnegie Library
5.4 km
Joseph D. and Margaret Kelly House
5 km
U.S. Post Office
5.6 km
Edward French House
5.7 km
John and Murta Van Dellen House
5.5 km
Heimrich–Seufert House
5.5 km
John L. Thompson House
5.7 km
Sharp Family Residential Ensemble
5.2 km
Fulton–Taylor House
5.5 km
Orlando Humason House
5.7 km
National Neon Sign Museum
5.5 km
Sunshine Mill
4.5 km
Wonderworks Children’s Museum
4.9 km
Mill Creek Bridge
6.3 kmReviews
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