Transmission plan from hell…
They’ve encrypted their PDF so that I can’t post the map, so after I get some print cartridges I’ll post it == manana Thanks to a little birdie for this jpeg It’s here, JCSP part I or CapX Phase II … Continue reading →
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German Shepherds – on CapX preferred route!
Here are the most adorable German Shepherds, available now. Just so happens that they’re in the planned CapX 2020 transmission preferred route, in a substation siting circle! So, rather than “Buy the Farm,” get these little grrrrrrrls away from CapX! … Continue reading →
MOES denies western Citizens Advisory Task Force
Here we go again, people trying to get their participatory rights, but noooooooooo, not if the Minnesota  Office of Energy Security has anything to say about it.  Participate? HUH? WHY? From a firsthand report about the Marshall EIS scoping … Continue reading →
Replies to NoCapX 2020 and CETF Motions
There’s been responses to NoCapX 2020 and CETF Motions to Reopen CapX 2020 hearing for additional evidence — evidence of sharply decreased demand. U-CAN Reply Regarding Reopening of Hearing NoCapX 2020 Reply Regarding CETF & NoCapX 2020 Motions NAWO/ILSR Comments … Continue reading →
Commissioner Reha stumping for CapX 2020
The good news is that Minnesota Public Utilities Commissioner Phyllis Reha did NOT stump for transmission as a speaker at the 2009 National Electricity Delivery Forum. Who cares? Well, this is old news, but as the PUC decision on CapX … Continue reading →
SF 1112 passed Judiciary, now on to Energy
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Senate File 1112, repealing the special treatment of utilities, exemption from eminent domain laws, is moving forward. Yesterday it got through Senate Judiciary and it’s now going to Senate Energy. Here’s a list of Senate Energy emails – contact … Continue reading →
Thursday – Hearing in Senate Judiciary
Get thee to the Capitol. On Thursday, March 19, at 3:00 p.m., Capitol Room 15, SF 1112 is on the agenda! GET ON THE PHONE GET ON THE COMPUTER LET THEM KNOW YOU SUPPORT REPEAL OF Minn. Stat. 117.189! Contact … Continue reading →
Environmental Scoping Meetings for Brookings line
Get ready for the Environmental Scoping meetings for the Brookings CapX 2020 transmission line. They’re hosted by the Dept. of Commerce, and will hopefully help determine the issues to be addressed in the Environmental Report. Brookings Public Meeting Notice – … Continue reading →
HR1182 referred to Local Government Division
Slight change, now we’ve got to urge the Local Government Division to pass HR 1182. Local Government Division Membership HERE Click link above and call or email them TODAY – PASS HR 1182!
Continue reading →Federal Transmission Bill from Hell
Yes, it’s that bad. Call everyone… Senate Transmission Bill CALL EVERYONE AND SAY “NO!” “NO, OVER MY DEAD POLAR BEAR!” … starting with that dreadful Sen. Amy Klobuchar: Washington, DC 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 phone: 202-224-3244 … Continue reading →