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Planning for the NSP Transmission System
Planning for the NSP Transmission System
For Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan
Planning Overview
Xcel Energy is the sixth largest investor-owned transmission system with more than 18,600 miles of electric transmission lines in 10 states. Upgrading or adding to our transmission system is a huge undertaking that starts years before we make the final connection. Details of several current and proposed projects can be found in the Transmission Projects Directory.
We also invite you to read the Northern States Power 10-Year Transmission Plan available in Additional Resources below.
Transmission Planning in Minnesota
The State of Minnesota has adopted a biennial transmission planning process to ensure the integrity of the state’s electric transmission system. A complex network of transmission lines transmit electric energy from electric power generating plants to local distribution substations and to other utilities in the region.
Transmission-owning utilities in Minnesota file a biennial transmission planning report with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in the fall of odd years. These utilities have joined to sponsor the Minnesota Electric Transmission Planning and public meetings concerning transmission issues so that the public can become more directly involved in planning. Please visit the site for more information about the state’s transmission planning process (see links below).
