We know CapX 2020 isn’t for wind, even Tim Carlsgaard admits that he can’t say that it’s for wind… Here are a couple of things that arrived in the inbox recently about this, a little light reading for a summer … Continue reading →
More maps were filed when the Dept. of Commerce, or is it MOES, filed the Environmental Report. Here’s a link for the maps: Environmental Report – Maps Environmental Report Read it and weep… naaaaaah, read it and wonder why they … Continue reading →
The most recent release in the Most Disappointing Documents category is the “Environmental Report” for the CapX 2020 transmission project. It’s out now, so John Bailey was kind enough to say… knowing the response I’d have… YAWN!!! And it’s from … Continue reading →
There’s a study I want to get in front of all of you interested in CapX — I just realized I had only posted it on Legalectric, with just a mention of it here, and it’s something that needs a … Continue reading →
Thought occurs to me that it’d be useful to have the Interrogatories so anyone who wants to know what’s being asked can have a look-see. SO, here they are – as I get answers, I’ll post those too, but as … Continue reading →
Looking at the PUC docket for 06-1115, I can see that the other two dockets (06-979 and 06-857) have not been incorporated into this one yet. I’d sent an email asking if this could be done informally, and it seems … Continue reading →
Above – Here’s where MAPP’s going… the Cone of Silence. MAPP’s NM-SPG is the “local” transmission proving ground, or vetting ground, where utilities bring their transmission proposals to the engineers who test it and give it thumbs up or thumbs … Continue reading →
ATC in Wisconsin! That’s what’s on the eastern side. ATC is to Wisconsin what TRANSLink was to MN, except that ATC is happening and TRANSLink “isn’t” … until you look at CapX. ATC clearly states that “it’s all connected.” Portions … Continue reading →
There were a number of Comments filed for the Scope of the Environmental Review. Here’s what arrived in the inbox, starting with NoCapX2020 and onward: NoCapX2020 Comment NoCapX 2020 Exhibit A – MISO queue NoCapX2020 Exhibit B – Conductor Specs … Continue reading →
 Here’s an important report — save it for a snow day, curl up with a pot of raspberry tea, and take a look at forecasts straight from the horse’s mouth. MAPP 2007 Load and Capability Report Look at the … Continue reading →