Xcel Energy has been spreading more than their share in their “acquisition” of land for their CapX 2020 transmission project. They’ve been lowballing landowners, and worse, when landowners elect “Buy the Farm” under Minn. Stat. 216B.12, Subd. 4, Xcel Energy … Continue reading →
“Rodney Dangerfield is the patron saint of transmission systems,†quipped Will Kaul, vice president of transmission at Great River Energy and chairman of the CapX2020 group of 11 Minnesota utilities involved in the 800-mile project. Why would there be a … Continue reading →
= . Finally, the South Dakota to Minnesota transmission line is announced. Transmission equals coal, the “benefits” of transmission are realized when coal displaces natural gas, when coal can be shipped anywhere: ICF – MISO Benefits Analysis Study And that … Continue reading →
I love it when this happens. Yet again, Xcel demonstrates that demand is DOWN. DOWN! Xcel Energy’s 3Q Report Xcel’s 3Q Earnings Release Presentation Here is their Sales (Decline) info (click for larger graphic):
Continue reading →Yes, once more with feeling… this transmission? It’s NOT needed! Here’s an article from the St. Cloud Times, good to know they’re following up on the CapX 2020 transmission project and keeping an eye on Xcel Energy. This demonstrates what … Continue reading →
Public Utilities Fortnightly has published two (of how many?) posts on “The CapX 2020 Model.” This is particularly important as the history of Capx 2020 comes out in the Wisconsin proceeding and at FERC with the advent of the NSP … Continue reading →
What does Obama’s transmission “streamlining” “fast track” agenda mean for states’ authority over need for and routing of transmission? What does Obama’s transmission “streamlining” “fast track” agenda mean for federal agencies charges with NEPA environmental review of these transmission projects? … Continue reading →
Here’s your chance! Obama is coming to Cannon Falls on Monday morning, the press release says a “bus tour” so does that mean down 52 to 19? If we can’t get in, we can line the route to let him … Continue reading →
Not one, but TWO electrocuted eagles in Alaska! See the Kodial Caily Mirror for info on the second, unbanded, eagle. Here’s an example of what is likely to happen if they build the CapX 2020 transmission line across the Minnesota … Continue reading →
OH MY DOG! THIS DOES NOT BODE WELL FOR TRANSMISSION PERMITTING! Bill Grant headed the Midwest Izaak Walton League, the “environmental” organization that through the years has given the utilities everything they want, and has received foundation grants (it is … Continue reading →