TRANSMISSION LINES

CAPX 2020 certificate of need documents are on the ILSR webpage seen above

NAWO has been involved as a formal intervernor in regulatory proceedings covering transmission line proposals in Minnesota and Wisconsin for many years. Recent interventions are described below.

CAPX hearings release

Minnesota Dispersed Renewable Generation Transmission Study

Phase 1 Press Release

Transmission Study Vo l

Transmission Study Vol 2

Transmission Study Vol 3

Webinar Presentation

Phase 2 Press release

Volume I: Dispersed Renewable Generation Study Phase II Report

Volume II: Dispersed Renewable Generation Study Phase II Report, Appendix A

Volume III: Dispersed Renewable Generation Study Phase II Report, Appendices B - I

DRG Study Scope Webinar, October 15, 2008

DRG Study Presentation Webinar Slides

DRG Study Presentation Webinar Audio

DRG Study Update Webinar, August 18, 2009


DRG Study Presentation Webinar Slides

DRG Study Presentation Webinar Audio

DRG Study Results Webinar, September 15, 2009


DRG Study Presentation Webinar Slides


DRG Study Presentation Webinar Audio

Analysis of the Phase II Report

NAWO's Community Owned Wind Power Victory

On December 28, 2001, Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy filed an application for certificates of need to construct four high voltage tranmission lines in southwestern Minnesota to provide outlet capacity for wind generators expected to develop there. NAWO worked with several other key organizations to ensure approval of these power lines that will help bring wind power to market in the Upper Midwest.

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's Final Order
Initial Brief of the North American Water Office
Reply Brief of the North American Water Office