The ITC Midwest MN/IA 345 kV line is the pink one above “3” in the map above. In the Certificate of Need docket, both ITC Midwest and DoC-DER filed Responses, and in the Routing docket, ITC Midwest filed a response. … Continue reading →
It’s that time — ’tis the season. Last month, the Public Utilities Commission filed its Orders in the ITC Midwest MN/IA transmission project docket granting the Certificate of Need and a Route Permit. Order_Certificate of Need_201411-104931-01 In Minnesota, we have … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year… the time that we get to tell the Public Utilities Commission what does and does not work about the Power Plant Siting Act. We’ve been doing it for years, 15 or so years, and have … Continue reading →
Power line hearing today in Holmen Public Comment period ends on January 5. Here’s a link! And here are some articles about Badger Coulee: Our view: PSC can’t forget public service mission Rachel Teske: We don’t need power line expansion … Continue reading →
It’s official! Here are the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Orders in the ITC Midwest MN/IA 345 kV Transmission Project case for their Certificate of Need and Route Permit — hot off the press: Order_Certificate of Need_201411-104931-01 Order_Route Permit_14-0120_12-1337 Today the … Continue reading →
CapX 2020 in the news… see below. REMEMBER — IF YOU ARE SERVED WITH PETITION FOR CONDEMNATION, YOU HAVE ONLY 60 DAYS TO FILE YOUR REQUEST FOR “BUY THE FARM.” And in Wisconsin — public hearings on Badger Coulee, La … Continue reading →
The PSC has issued the Notice of Hearing for the Badger Coulee transmission project. Dates, times, locations below. Because there’s something even more important — look at the restrictions for those who want to comment: There’s nothing in the docket … Continue reading →
There’s the Forbes article about American Wind Energy Ass (AWEA) advocating for this massive mess of new 765 kV lines. Experts: Reducing Carbon Emissions and Increasing Grid Reliability are Doable Experts? Ummmm, AWEA? No, they are NOT transmission experts, they … Continue reading →
ITC site needs a CUP October 27, 2014 by Jill Roesler – Register Staff Writer (jroesler@faribaultcountyregister.com) Faribault County Register Within the past few months, several landowners in Faribault County have expressed their concern and dread over ITC Midwest’s upcoming installation … Continue reading →
Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the Certificate of Need and the Route Permit for the ITC Midwest transmission project. The good news is that the route was modified and isn’t going to run right through the city of … Continue reading →