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Xcel Energy presents PowerOn Midwest transmission plan to Cottonwood County
Summary
Xcel Energy representative Randy Fordice outlined PowerOn Midwest, a proposed regional transmission program featuring a 765 kV backbone to improve grid reliability across eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota and the broader Upper Midwest; the presentation described participating utilities and regional connectivity goals.
Xcel Energy representative Randy Fordice met with the board to present PowerOn Midwest, a series of electric transmission projects anchored by a backbone 765 kV transmission line to improve regional grid reliability. Fordice said the project is being developed by Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, Otter Tail Power Company and Xcel Energy and would connect eastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota to enhance reliability as energy needs evolve.
The presentation was informational; no board action or vote was recorded on the project at this meeting. Commissioners heard an overview of scope and regional partners and were given a high-level description of anticipated reliability improvements and regional connectivity goals. The board did not take a formal position in the minutes and no permitting or routing steps were decided in this session.
