That’s a photo of a transmission tower from the SW MN 345 kV line from Split Rock (Sioux Falls) to Lakefield Junction. You know how I’m always saying, “It’s all connected!” Well, that line from Split Rock (Sioux Falls) to … Continue reading →
That’s the essence of what Xcel Energy wants, the increases in its rate tariff. PUC Notice of Commission Meeting We’ve got a problem, because in 2005, in the Ch. 97 Transmission Omnibus Bill from Hell, strenuously promoted and pushed by … Continue reading →
This Thursday, the PUC will be taking my the NoCapX 2020 Complaint against Barr Engineering of Conflict of Interest… again. CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO TUNE IN LIVE! PUC staff recommendation is “no jurisdiction” and not action by PUC other … Continue reading →
Finally over most of the wheezing and coughing of the last week, let it be said on the record, that CapX 2020 makes me sick!!! Massive doses of prednisone and Doxycycline and I’m almost able to hobble around without keeling … Continue reading →
Just got word that Notice for the USDA’s RUS Public Meetings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement is in the Zumbrota Shopper, and that the DEIS is released. HUH? I looked at the link in the notice… nada… turns out, … Continue reading →
After the absurdity of the Oronoco attempt to run the transmission line over unsuspecting township residents and landowners (and away from others!) without notice: …and the Post Bulletin reporting that “new” route, complete with the above “Exhibit 89” map, and … Continue reading →
Apparently Great River Energy and Xcel Energy are outlooking for money. Gee, I wonder why? I remember the snorts and hoots that broke out in the room way back during the CapX Certificate of Need hearing when they admitted to … Continue reading →
Don’t forget – tomorrow, August 5, 2010, is the CapX 2020 Certificate of Need at the PUC. At issue is Xcel’s request for a delay in construction to 2015. Come on down to the PUC, we’re 3rd on the agenda, … Continue reading →
Today’s PUC meeting was about the narrow issue of whether the PUC should issue a variance from typical deadlines to give parties more time to address the “CapX 2020” applicants’ request for delay of the in-service date for the Brookings … Continue reading →
On June 10, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., FIRST ON THE AGENDA, CapX 2020’s Certificate of Need is on the agenda at the Public Utilities Commission. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Public Utilities Commission 121 – 7th Place East … Continue reading →