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May 22, 2019 - The Administrative Law Judge recommends that the Commission issue Applicants a Certificate of Need for the Project. The Administrative Law Judge concludes that Applicants have satisfied all relevant criteria set forth in Minnesota law for a Certificate of Need for the Project and that there are no statutory or other requirements that preclude granting a Certificate of Need on the record. The Administrative Law Judge finds that no more reasonable and prudent alternative has been identified to alleviate current and potential future transmission congestion in Southern Minnesota; that the Project will enhance the reliability and robustness of the transmission system while providing Minnesota consumers with more access to low cost energy; and that the Project will reduce harmful emissions of CO2, SO2, and NOx by accommodating the retirement of coal generators and their replacement by renewable generation.
The Administrative Law Judge concludes that the Applicants have satisfied all relevant criteria set forth in Minnesota law for a route permit for the Huntley-Wilmarth Project and that there are no statutory or other requirements that preclude granting a route permit based on the record.
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