Twin Cities Zone

Includes Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties.

2007 Public Information Meeting

The public was invited to join representatives from area utilities in a planning meeting to discuss the electric transmission system in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

Discussion focused on identifying problems with the existing system in meeting the demand for electricity in the area and possible solutions, including possible new transmission projects. A synopsis of public comments from the meeting will be included in a Biennial State Transmission Plan the utilities will submit to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). The plan will also include a list of transmission lines each utility is requesting certification from the MPUC to build. The MPUC will provide opportunity for public comment on the plan.

Issues Specific to This Zone

North Central Hennepin County
· Improvements needed for local load serving
· Status of the Elm Creek-Parkers Lake project
Elk River- Ramsey-Bunker Lake Area
· Improvements needed for local load serving
· Alternative plans reviewed
· Suggested Enterprise Park 115/69-kV substation
Rush City-Forest Lake Area
· Improvements needed for local load serving
· Alternate plans reviewed
· Suggested Linwood 230/69-kV substations
Air Lake-Farmington Area
· Improvements needed for local load serving
· Suggested Vermillion River project
Northern Washington County Area
· Status of the Chisago County Project
Southwestern Hennepin County
· Improvements needed for local load serving
· Suggested short-range and alternative long-range projects     

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