PowerOn Midwest transmission study expected in February; 765 kV lines preferred, county told
Xcel Energy and partner utilities briefed Murray County commissioners on the PowerOn Midwest plan to add 765 kV transmission lines across parts of Minnesota and South Dakota, outlining a study application in February 2026, state hearings in May and a potential construction window around 2030–2034.
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Randy Fordice of Xcel Energy, speaking for the PowerOn Midwest consortium, told the Murray County Board on Dec. 2 that the group is preparing a study application expected in February 2026 to explore new high-voltage transmission to meet forecasted demand in the region. The project’s preferred configuration is 765 kilovolts, he said, and would require approximately a 250-foot right-of-way where tall trees and permanent structures would be restricted but farming could continue under the lines.
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