Whew, been too long since I’ve posted someting. Had a computer crash and two briefs due, and trying to get the house done before fall, eeeeeeuw, snorting way too many woodwork stripper fumes these days!!! One down, and the next … Continue reading →
Dakota County passed a resolution Monday evening about CapX 2020 transmission. Apparently they don’t want transmission over Lake Byllesby and the park. Makes sense. Who wants transmission. But here they are weighing in at the last minute? Where’ve they been … Continue reading →
The Public Utilities Commission is doing something new, and something new that is WELCOME and HELPFUL!!! Notice – Next Steps … and after this was released, they issued another similar one for the AWA Goodhue docket — YES! I hope … Continue reading →
Here are a few updates, it’s been a busy couple of days! First, from the Fargo Forum: Planned power line path outside diversion Project to connect Fargo to Twin Cities By: Patrick Springer, INFORUM A planned transmission power line to … Continue reading →
Get ready, here we go. The Hampton-LaCrosse DEIS is out: MOES DEIS page Be sure to check out the Supplement, because the forgot SIX routes in the DEIS! They’re not posted on the link above yet, so to get them, … Continue reading →
Cheers! It’s one of those “Well, DUH,” moments, but there you have it, an agency stating the obvious, and doing it in delightful detail: PSC Administrator’s Letter of Incompleteness This is a must read, the list is a great example … Continue reading →
This just out on the STrib: Belle Plaine upset by power-line route choice Residents thought Public Utilities Commission planned to put high-voltage line through Le Sueur. The city could appeal the decision. By KATIE HUMPHREY, Star Tribune The decision to … Continue reading →
Yesterday, the Public Utilities Commission “chose” to route the Minnesota River Crossing at Belle Plaine. I put that in quotes because once the MnDOT scenic easements became public information it was clear that the LeSueur route was not feasible. These … Continue reading →
The Minnesota PUC meeting for the CapX 2020 Brookings – Hampton oral argument has been scheduled for February 3, 2011, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Notice of PUC meeting – CapX Brookings-Hampton PUC Oral Argument and Deliberation 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, … Continue reading →
Catching up here. In November, CapX 2020 utilities filed their South Dakota permit application for the Brookings – Hampton transmission line: CapX 2020 South Dakota application for Brookings-Hampton line Does anyone remember the SDEIA study where they noted that there’s … Continue reading →