“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 →
We’re taking a quick trip while there’s a break in the action, had a Pollo Loco take-out picnic at the beach, weather could not have been better, 70s, clear blue sky. Thanks to Suzanne and Charlotte for sending these snippets … Continue reading →
The “Buy the Farm” bill of this session has been introduced in the House and referred to House Energy Policy Committee. Please contact your legislators and each of the members of the House Energy Policy Committee ASAP! rep.melissa.hortman@house.mn, rep.will.morgan@house.mn, rep.pat.garofalo@house.mn, … Continue reading →
Change of plans SF 183, Buy the Farm, is going to Environment and Energy Committee… here is the list, PLEASE contact each member of the Environment and Energy Committee and tell them to pass SF 183 Buy the Farm amendments … Continue reading →
Sen. Kevin Dahle has introduced SF 183, a bill that addresses the problems landowners are encountering with our good friends at Xcel Energy when they attempt to elect the “Buy the Farm” option. See Minn. Stat. 216E.12, Subd. 4. Buy … Continue reading →
Photo from Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau – for more, go HERE! Beginning TOMORROW, the DNR is hosting a series of hearing on rulemaking to amend Rules Relating to Engangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species, Minn. R. 6134.0170, 6134.0200, … Continue reading →
Just got the notice – the oral arguments for the appeals of the CapX 2020 Hampton – La Crosse transmission line are on March 21, 2013. Notice of Oral Argument – set for March 21, 2013 The panel of judges … Continue reading →
Here they are… finally — the appellate briefs for the CapX 2020 Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse transmission routing permit. Yes, I scanned in the briefs. Wasn’t easy, I had to get a new printer/scanner, very daring — something other than HP — … Continue reading →