Chisago Transmission Line Comments in thus far
June 2nd, 2009
It’s all about this short section of the Chisago Transmission Project. This is a cropped portion of a map in the DoC’s Environmental Assessment, Map 4 to be precise.
To look at the entire docket, go to:
then to “eDockets” and search for 06-1677
A little light reading:
And the Comment period ends TODAY! ENDED! It’s history… Some Comments received — in alpha order:
My big question, which OAH couldn’t answer, was whether THE Agreement was filed in that OAH docket way back in 2000, was it filed in the EQB docket, filed in any docket???
So where did Mikey Bull go?
May 18th, 2009
I’ve heard he’s at Xcel, which given Pawlenty and WOW would not be that much of a change, but can it really be?
Yes, it is true, Mike Bull now works at Xcel Energy, confirmed by two independent sources and then confirmed by Mikey himself! All I can say is, “Oh… my…” and shake my head in amazement.
I preferred speculating about what he might be doing:
Maybe he’s trying to get Pawlenty’s energy program on track?
Maybe he’s on maternity leave?
Maybe he’s at MISO with cohort Ed Garvey?
Maybe he’s high-tailed it to Costa Rica where they’ve got sensible energy policy?
Maybe he’s in the klink for corruption?
Maybe he’s at Commerce again trying to fix that hopeless Dogforsaken mess?
Maybe he’s out east to knock some “sense” into those transmission negative-nellies?
Maybe he’s in a cabin in the mountains writing the scandalous tell-all?
Maybe he’s at Briggs & Morgan selling/redeeming his soul?
Maybe he’s home house-training their new puppy?
Working for WOW made no sense at all, but now what?
Xcel???? Into the bowels of the devil itself, hard to get worse than WOW but … oh… my… this is worse…
… pass the barf bag…
Xcel’s Hiawatha Project is getting closer…
April 9th, 2009
The Hiawatha Project, Xcel’s transmission line vision/nightmare for Phillips Community in South Minneapolis, is getting closer, moving forward toward an application.
Go to that page and sign up for notices and info if you haven’t already!
Here’s what just came over the wire from RaeLynn S. Asah, Xcel:
Greetings!
You have been previously contacted regarding the Hiawatha project and have expressed interest in keeping up to date on the status of the project.
We are currently finalizing the Route Permit application for the Hiawatha project and plan to file later this month.
As we have been preparing the application, we have been including input from the community on concerns about the project:
* The application will include four possible transmission line route locations and five design options, including the two underground route options that have been discussed (along 28th Street and 29th Street).
* We are including alternative locations for both the Midtown and the Hiawatha substations.
* We are including copies of the various resolutions in the application that reflect the concerns raised by various entities in the area.As part of the filing requirements, various City and County staff and representatives receive copies of the application along with copies at the local library. The filing will also be available on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commissions (PUC) web site (Docket # E002/TL-0938) and on our website. However, given your past involvement, we expect you would may a copy of the application. We would prefer to limit the number of paper copies we print to those that prefer that type of document. We will also provide a CD version to those who prefer that option.
Xcel Energy is committed to working with the community to the extent possible and fully encourages everyone to become involved in the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) process, which is open to all interested parties and individuals. The best way to ensure your organization and constituents stay apprised of project developments is to register with the PUC to be on their mailing list. You can do this by calling the PUC directly as requesting to be included on the mailing list for project docket #E002/TL-0938.
Please contact me as soon as possible to let me know if you would like a copy of the application, the type of document (paper or CD) and the number of copies.
Please feel free to contact me directly, all of my contact information is listed below.
RaeLynn S. Asah | Permitting Analyst | Siting and Land Rights | Transmission, Flr 8 | Xcel Energy | 250 Marquette Ave | Minneapolis MN 55401 | o: 612-330-6512 | fax: 612-573-4011
Xcel not happy camper
April 1st, 2009
April Fools! Well, maybe not…
The Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant uprate and dry cask docket is sparking a bit, warm, and maybe getting hot!
Just in, this Xcel Energy response to City of Red Wing’s Intervention and request for extension of schedule:
Here’s Red Wing’s Motion, filed with their Intervention, that’s got Xcel hopping:
In Xcel’s letter, you can feel them jumping and twitching…
Breakfast with Gary Schiff – Xcel’s Hiawatha Project
February 26th, 2009
Tomorrow a.m., at too early o’clock, there’s a “Breakfast with Gary” panel discussion on Xcel’s Hiawatha Project. Gary Schiff is the 9th ward council rep, here’s the map. Xcel’s proposed Hiawatha Project runs right through the heart of the district — their preferred route is the Midtown Greenway — great, wonderful idea — whatever are they thinking?!?!?!
Moi is on the agenda, so I’ll be up at “even more too early o’clock” to get there, and from the looks of it outside, Ken and Krie might get hitched to a sled. Snow is letting up, and the guy across the street in Wadley’s old house is blowing snow.
Breakfast with Gary Schiff
Panel discussion of Xcel Energy’s Hiawatha Project
Friday, February 27
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Mercado Central
1515 East Lake Street
Bloomington and Lake in Minneapolis
(remember Antiques Minnesota?)
Be there or be square!!