Northland Reliability Project
This project includes the installation of an approximately 180-mile double circuit 345kV transmission line from the existing Iron Range Substation to the existing Benton Country Substation, to the new Big Oaks substation. There will also be voltage support (capacitor bank) at the midpoint of the line. Most of this project will be proposed to run next to existing transmission corridors. The actions of the Commission have now determined the scope and accepted the application as complete.
Proposed route
Submitting comments
To submit comments into the official record, please go to the Commission's Comment page and learn more. Submitting comments into the official record is the only way to get them before the Commissioners for consideration.
Utilities: Minnesota Power & Great River Energy
Visit the Department Of Commerce's website to learn about their contributions to the project. Department of Commerce, Energy Environmental Review and Analysis (EERA) staff will prepare an environmental assessment for the project on behalf of the Commission.
