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Agenda
Thursday, September 22, 2011
9:30 AM start time
Utilities represented: Energy Facilities, Electricity, Natural Gas
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DELIBERATION ITEMS
No Items
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DECISION ITEMS
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E002,ET2/CN-11-826 |
Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy |
Approved. |
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In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy and Great River Energy for a Certificate of Need for the Upgrade to the Southwest Twin Cities (SWTC) Chaska Area 69 kV Transmission Line to 115 kV Capacity.
1. Should the Commission approve a variance to Minnesota Rule 7829.2550, subpart 6 on the timing of the implementation of the Notice Plan?
2. Should the Commission approve the Applicants’ proposed Notice Plan? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Kaluzniak)
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IP6629/WS-07-297
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Bear Creek Wind Partners, LLC |
Approved as amended. |
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In the Matter of the Site Permit of Bear Creek Wind Partners, LLC for a 47.5 Megawatt Large Wind Energy Conversion System in Todd and Otter Tail Counties.
Should the Commission amend the site permit per Bear Creek Wind Partners, LLC’s petition? (PUC: DeBleeckere; DOC: Briefing Papers - Bjorklund)
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E299,132/SA-11-498 |
Rochester Public Utilities;
People's Cooperative Service, Inc. |
Approved. |
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In the Matter of the Joint Request of Rochester Public Utilities and People's Cooperative Service, Inc. to Modify Electric Service Territory Boundaries.
Should the Commission approve the request to modify service territory boundaries? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Rebholz)
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E017/GR-10-239
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Otter Tail Power Company |
Approved. |
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In the Matter of a Petition by Otter Tail Power Company For Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in Minnesota.
Should the Commission approve Otter Tail's compliance filings? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Rebholz, Dasinger)
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E,G001/AI-11-82 |
Interstate Power and Light Company |
Approved; compliance filing required. |
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Interstate Power and Light Company's Petition for Approval of an Affiliated Interest Agreement. (PUC: Bender; DOC: Comments - St. Pierre) IPL Reply Comments
NOTE: Staff recommends that the Commission:
• Approve IPL’s Supply Agreement, effective January 6, 2011 (It is staff’s understanding that the Department is okay with this effective date); and
• Require IPL to file a copy of the PSCW reports with the Minnesota Commission (as recommended by the Department and agreed to by IPL).
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E001/AI-11-83
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Interstate Power and Light Company |
Approved. |
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In the Matter of Interstate Power and Light Company's Petition for Approval of an Affiliated Interest Agreement with IEI Barge Services, Inc.
Should the Commission approve the agreement between Alliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc. and IEI Barge Services, Inc. for transloading coal from rail to barge? (PUC: Public Briefing Papers - Bender)
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E.G001//AI-11-84 |
Interstate Power and Light Company |
Approved. |
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In the Matter of a Petition by Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) for Approval of a Rail Transport Agreement Between IPL and its Affiliate, Alliant Energy's Transportation Company, the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co., (CIC).
Should the Commission approve the agreement between IPL and CIC? (PUC: Public Briefing Papers - Bender)
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DISCUSSION ITEM
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E999/CI-08-948
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All Rate-Regulated Electric Utilities |
Discussion held. |
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In the Matter of the Commission Consideration of Standards Related to Smart Grid Investments and Information under the Federal Independence and Security Act of 2007.
1) What smart grid projects have utilities reported in their second annual smart grid reports?
2) Should the Commission set periodic Commission-hosted meetings on smart grid?
3) What state laws, regulatory guidelines and rules, and utility programs related to smart grid exist in other states? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Rebholz, Stalpes)
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