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Monticello to St. Cloud 345 kV Transmission Project

Project Docket

Docket No ET-2, E-002/TL-09-246
Project name Monticello to St. Cloud 345 kV Transmission Project
Description Xcel Energy and GRE Application to construct and operate a new 345 kV HVTL between the existing Monticello Substation and a new Quarry Substation west of St. Cloud
Location Stearns County, Wright County
Contact David Birkholz
david.birkholz@state.mn.us
Status
  • 2009-05-13: Application accepted
  • 2009-07-02: Public meeting
  • 2009-10-09: Scoping decision
  • 2010-01-11: Draft EIS available
  • 2010-03-08: Public hearing
  • 2010-03-26: Final EIS available
  • 2010-07-12: Permit issued
  • 2011-03-04: Permit Amended
  • 2011-12-20: Project built
  • Upcoming: Docket closed
eDockets 09-246

Project Summary

Xcel Energy and Great River Energy are making this Application to construct and operate a new 345 kV HVTL between the existing Monticello Substation and a new Quarry Substation west of St. Cloud.

  • Monticello Substation - Modifications will be made at the existing Monticello Substation to accomodate the proposed 345 kV transmission Line.
  • Monticello to St. Cloud 345 kV Transmission Line - The proposed 28-mile line will be constructed primarily on single-pole, double-circuit capable, self-weathering or galvanized steel structures.
  • Quarry Substation - The proposed Quarry Substation will be located west of the city of St. Cloud.  The substation is proposed to be a 345/115 kV substation, ultimately up to 15 acres in size, to allow for the interconnection of the proposed 345 kV transmission line, an existing 115 kV transmission line and future high voltage transmission lines.

(On May 22, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a Certificate of Need (CN) for the CapX 2020 projects.  The CN record can be reviewed by entering year "06" and number "1115" at https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp .  OES environmental analysis for the CN record can be viewed at http://mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/Docket.html?Id=19120.)

Key Project Documents

Date Title Description
07/12/2010 Route Permit Maps for the Monticello to St. Cloud 345 kV Transmission Line Project (6.43 MB) The Route Permit Maps were issued as part of the Final Order and designate the official permitted route
07/12/2010 Final Order Issuing a Route Permit for the Monticello to St. Cloud 345 kV Transmission Line Project The Final Order includes Findings of Fact, Conclusions, the Order issuing a Route Permit and the text of the Route Permit

Project Documents