In doing the previous post, I started looking at the Bemidji-Grand Rapids docket. If you’re interested, go to www.puc.state.mn.us and then “Search eDockets” and search for 07-1327, the Routing docket.  It’s still underway, and anyone affected by this line … Continue reading →
Today the PUC approved all but one part of the CapX 2020 Brookings-Hampton route. The blue part labeled “CH” on the above map, and which is referred to as “Segment 4” in the EIS, which includes the river crossings at … Continue reading →
Hot off the press, more responses to my Data Practices Act request about Citizen Advisory Task Forces. So, starting from the beginning, here are the requests I’d sent: Task Force Data Practices Act – 1 Task Force Data Practices Act … Continue reading →
Recent coverage of the CapX 2020 transmission line EIS Scoping Meetings for the Hampton-Alma route (f/k/a Hampton-LaCrosse): CapX concerns at 52/19; comment until May 20 by Ken Haggerty Minnesota Office of Energy Security (MOES) public meetings on the CapX2020 high … Continue reading →
For a copy of the application call Xcel at 800-238-7968 or email lacrosseinfo@capx2020.com You really need an application to deal with this. Today’s CapX 2020 EIS Scoping Meeting (not hearing) sponsored by Commerce/MOES is in Pine Island: May 5, 2010 … Continue reading →
Members have been appointed to the Citizens Advisory Task Force CapX 2020 transmission line from Hampton to Alma (f/k/a LaCrosse). Rumor has it that there are NO CITIZENS on the CITIZENS Advisory Task Force. SAY WHAT?!?!?! More to follow on … Continue reading →
Here we go. Tomorrow is the PUC meeting, where the completeness, public advisor and Citizen Task Forces will be addressed. You can watch online by CLICKING HERE and then click the small navy blue “Watch Webcast” button. There are three … Continue reading →
The Dept. of Commerce Office of Energy Security filed its responsive submission after the charges of malfeasance and or misfeasance raised at the Marshall Public Hearing regarding its failure to establish a Citizen Advisory Task Force and the manner in … Continue reading →
Last night, Rep. Steve Drazkowski and Rep. Tim Kelly (who wasn’t there!) hosted a meeting about CapX 2o2o (you’ll find this post on Legalectric too, because there’s a lot more than CapX 2020 going on here). But Rep. Randy Demmer, … Continue reading →
… and thus the orchestrated train to remove conditions on the Brookings line was derailed. Commissioner Phyllis Reha, the one who had given a presentation in 2006 saying CapX 2020 was a good model for the rest of the country … Continue reading →