Public Meetings and Webcasts

Biennial Transmission Planning Webcasts

Every two years, Minnesota utilities host webcasts to inform the public about transmission needs in each of the six transmission planning zones in the state. Here are the presentations, delivered via webcast in September 2009, on electric transmission planning and electric transmission projects in Minnesota.

General Planning Meetings

The public is invited to join representatives from area utilities in meetings to discuss the electric transmission system in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Please check back periodically for meeting notices.

Discussion will focus 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) every odd-numbered year. 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.

The Office of Energy Security and MPUC review all transmission lines submitted for certification for environmental, need and route review. The MPUC wil approve, modify or deny the certification request for each transmission project included in the plan.
   

Links to Planning Zone Meetings

Click on a map region (at right) for detailed zone information about public meetings in your area that deal with specific regional issues.

You can also use the large Minnesota Counties map to help you locate your Minnesota planning zone.