Ensuring
electric reliability in Minnesota and the surrounding region
The last major upgrade of the
region’s electric
transmission infrastructure took place 30 years ago.
Since then, not only has the population has grown,
home sizes have nearly doubled, and appliance and electronic
device usage have increased exponentially. The result:
Energy usage has soared. In fact, in its Annual Energy
Outlook 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy projects
electricity consumption will increase 1 percent annually
from 2008 to 2035, despite energy conservation efforts.
For example, in 2007, the average
household has 25 consumer electronic products – computers,
DVD players, video game consoles, digital cameras
and high-definition televisions. [ continues ]
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CapX2020 to use helicopters to string wire on several structures near Minnesota River in Brown and Renville Counties.
Press release |
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Helicopters and Implosive Connectors being used along I-94 between Alexandria and Freeport
Poster |
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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission re-affirms original alignment for segment of Brookings County-Hampton project in eastern Scott County.
Info Route map |
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New CapX2020 video highlights economic impact of project construction
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Read about the CapX2020 construction impact to local businesses throughout Minnesota.
CapX Quarterly – Feb 2013 |
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Construction underway near Pine Island on Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse project
Press release with photos |
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Bemidji-Grand Rapids 230 kV line energized and placed in service – September 17, 2012.
Press release |
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