Southeast Zone

Includes Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties.

Detailed Southeast Planning Zone Map (PDF)

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.

Public participation is an important part of the transmission planning process as we work together to ensure continued reliable service to Minnesota residents.

Issues Specific to This Zone

Mankato Area Transmission
-Improvements needed for local load serving
-Multiple options under study
Red Wing-Alma Area Transmission
-Improvements needed for local load serving
-Study need is high priority
Generation
- A number of small to medium size proposed projects
- Potential for transmission development associated with the proposals
Other
- Officials from the Rochester Public Utilities will discuss a study of the Rochester-area transmission system
- Dairyland Power Cooperative representatives will present information on various 69-kV transmission projects.

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