Now, to be clear, this doesn’t go back all that far. But I’ve been doing some research, omphaloskepsis perhaps, digging back aways into transmission, looking at where we are given the status of CapX 2020 transmission these days, and I’ve … Continue reading →
DEIS IS OUT AND DEIS COMMENT MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED MOES has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the CapX 2020 Fargo-St. Cloud line (09-1056): Notice of DEIS Release and Public Meetings Fargo-St. Cloud DEIS page – VIEW AND DOWNLOAD … Continue reading →
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 →
Conductor on loan from New England Judge Luis has taken my subpoena request under advisement — I’m wanting to have Fish & Wildlife come in and explain their position on the impacts of CapX crossings over the Minnesota River. Now … Continue reading →
The Brookings CapX 2020 evidentiary hearings begin November 30, and it’s a road show across southern Minnesota. See schedule below. Also, I’d noticed the numbers are off on the amps on the charts for their EMF modeling calculations (and amps … 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 →
Delores Hagen is making her mark on this project, and I hope that Commerce/MOES is paying attention. Check out Henderson Feathers. Delores Hagen has also been making presentations to local governments, including LeSueur County and Sibley County, about CapX 2020 … Continue reading →
DISTRESS!!! Spent an afternoon at the PUC, just about lost it, but prevailed and got what we set out to get. It never ceases to amaze me the oppositional positions taken by the Dept. of Commerce. Xcel Energy isn’t the … Continue reading →