From Rep. Steve Drazkowski on CapX 2020 transmission: —– Original Message —– *From:* rep.steve.drazkowski@house.mn <mailto:rep.steve.drazkowski@house.mn> *To:* Announcements >From Representative Steve Drazkowski <mailto:rep_steve_drazkowski_list@ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:25 PM *Subject:* Email Update: CapX 2020 meeting Hi everyone, Just a quick … Continue reading →
The “final” decision is out on CapX 2020’s Certificate of Need, the one where they altered the “conditions” for the Brookings line in the most amazing display of servile toadyism I’ve ever seen: PUC’s Final Order – CapX 2020 Certificate … Continue reading →
Xcel’s 1Q 2009 8-K Xcel’s 2Q 2009 8-K Here’s what the first two quarters of 2009 look like, and remember, this is after the 11% decline in 2007-2008: (click the chart to make it bigger) So, do tell, how can … Continue reading →
This is one of those things that’s been bugging me for a long time, and I’m finally getting around to looking it up. There are a few twists and turns, and this is a long post, with a lot of … Continue reading →
THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF THE RUS EIS IS JULY 25TH! It’s coming soon — Friday — Comments are due to the Rural Utilities Service on the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement for the CapX 2020 project … Continue reading →
Last night, Stephanie Strength of the USDA’s RUS, announced that I would not be allowed to set up my little display, above, in the same room as CapX. Must be the revolutionary stuff I’m handing out: Comment Suggestions – Scope … Continue reading →
The Public Utilities Commission’s Order was issued Friday for CapX 2020: Order Granting Certificate of Need with Conditions The appeal clock is ticking, well, first the Motion for Reconsideration clock…
Continue reading →I’d wondered why “The Economist” had shown up in my blog stats, and now I know. But from the viewpoint of this article, it’s clear they didn’t do more than scratch the surface of transmission in the Midwest. YOUR TURN! … Continue reading →
Will Kaul, VP of Transmission at GRE, let loose in response to David Morris’ opinion piece a few days ago. What a doozy! How dare he! Talk about out of touch with reality! Maybe he’d better ask a few of … Continue reading →
This looks like a utility press release, nothing whatsoever from anyone other than project developers and promoters. Albert Lea Economic Development Agency Executive Director Dan Dorman said the proposal would benefit Freeborn County. And Mr. Dorman, exactly how would a … Continue reading →