It’s been a decade since Xcel Energy was beaten back on their attempt to start a transmission only company, TRANSLink. For that docket, go to PUC DOCKET SEARCH and look for Docket 02-2152. There’s a lot of interesting information there, … 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 is good news — Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission emphasized the “Public Service” part of their charge in their November 21, 2013 missive to ATC about the Joint ATC and Xcel Application for the Badger Coulee transmission line (PSC Docket … Continue reading →
WOW, what did this guy get for this “Guest Commentary” in the La Crosse Tribune? What does he think about his electric rates going up? Does he know they’re restarting La Crosse Unit #3? Ed Lump: State’s economy gets boost … Continue reading →
The application for the ATC/Xcel Energy Badger-Coulee transmission has arrived, and WOW, that’s some application!! BIG THANKS TO LISA AGRIMONTI, ATTORNEY FOR XCEL ENERGY!!! Now I’ve got a little light reading to do!
Continue reading →Badger Coulee — it’s EVERYWHERE!!! Wisconsin power line to connect with CapX2020 New power line routes proposed PSC Sees Application For High Capacity Power Lines Between La Crosse, Madison Badger Coulee transmission line Utilities file application for Badger Coulee Xcel, … Continue reading →
A press release and a little birdie and a big birdie confirm that Charlie Higley has left CUB and has gone to ATC, yes, AMERICAN TRANSMISSION COMPANY. The good news is that apparently it is NOT a policy position. That … Continue reading →
It will take a coon’s age to download all this, but here’s a start, the most important pieces: Transmittal Letter Application App D_Exhibits 1 & 2 These strike me as the most important… more to follow
Continue reading →Today No CapX 2020 is awarding a newly minted Award to Anne Spaltholz, for going above and beyond the call of duty, in all likelihood, for going against her charge as PR Manager of Corporate Communications… this is awarded for … Continue reading →
Yes, it’s true, ATC has applied to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission for a CPCN for its Badger-Coulee line, the dashed part of CapX 2020 on the map above. Today also, Minnesota Power applied for a Certificate of Need for … Continue reading →