Anthony J. Kampling has filed a request to Intervene in the Badger Coulee docket. Anthony Kampling is the husband of Patricia Kampling, CEO of Alliant Energy. As we say in transmission, “It’s all connected.” So connected that we now see … Continue reading →
CETF and No CapX2020 are intervenors, LIMITED intervenors, in the ITC Midwest MN/IA Transmission Project docket at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Yesterday was to be the first day of the ITC hearings. Well, it was, but the evening before, … Continue reading →
I’ve just spent the last week dealing with transmission need and routing, both primary issues in eminent domain and condemnation for transmission lines (well, two days, but prep before, and the aftermath likgers…). Here’s what the Wall Street Journal has … Continue reading →
From Deb Severson: Today’s (5/15) WPR Newsmakers covered Badger Coulee and provided an opportunity for commentary. Â While heard in SW WI, the statewide website carries the link for others to listen: http://www.wpr.org/badger-coulee-transmission-line-project ATC is first PSC second Commentary third beginning … Continue reading →
Public Hearings on the ITC Midwest MN/IA transmission project begin tomorrow: Moments ago, I filed a Motion to Extend the Public Comment Period to allow public comment on the adequacy of the Final Environmental Impact Statement. CETF NoCapX_Motion FEIS The … Continue reading →
DEIS Comments FILED on the ITC Midwest MN/IA Transmission Project!!! Please feel free to use for ideas for your comments — license to steal, borrow, copy. Remember Comments are due by 4:30 TODAY! raymond.kirsch@state.mn.us fax: 651.539.0109 Ray Kirsch, Environmental Review … Continue reading →
Comments are due on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on May 9 — that’s TOMORROW! More on this below on this post. raymond.kirsch@state.mn.us fax: 651.539.0109 Ray Kirsch, Environmental Review Manager Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 – 7th Place East, Suite … Continue reading →
I love it when this happens. It’s just a few words, “correcting” Berry’s testimony, but oh, those words: Correction_Berry_Rebuttal Here’s the first “correction” in the testimony: And “correction” number 2: I love it when this happens… yes, folks, it IS … Continue reading →
This in, earlier today: PSC Norcross-Complete Application Here’s an article in the La Crosse Tribune: PSC OKs Badger-Coulee application; year-long approval process begins 5 hours ago  • By Chris Hubbuch Related Documents Proposed transmission routes Badger coulee map State regulators … Continue reading →
Above, that’s the “it’s all connected” map showing how some of the MVP projects fit in with existing and permitted/under construction 345 kV projects. The rebuttal testimony has been filed: ITC: Ashbacker_Rebuttal_20144-98750-04 Berry_Rebuttal_20144-98750-06 Collins_Rebuttal_20144-98750-08 Grover_Rebuttal_20144-98750-10 Schatzki_Rebuttal_20144-98750-14 Middleton_Rebuttal_20144-98750-12 MISO: Chatterjee_Rebuttal_20144-98704-01 MCEA, … Continue reading →