A group of utilities that once went big on building transmission is now going small to open bottlenecks and move more wind power from western Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Many of its members, including Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power and Great River Energy, are also involved in much larger transmission projects through the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
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Here’s Everyone Running for New York City Mayor (So Far) Curbed 1 day ago Caroline Spivack
Are you running for mayor? No? You may be unique: More than six months before the primaries in June, the race is already brimming with candidates. Some 40 New Yorkers have filed campaign paperwork ranging from career politicians to total newcomers and several more are exploring bids for City Hall. Over the coming months, prepare yourself for a barrage of campaign speeches, debates, mailers, and ads from most, if not all, of these aspirants.
The Contenders
Age: 60
Current job: City comptroller
Résumé high points: He represented the Upper West Side in the State Assembly, then served as Manhattan borough president before he was elected as the city’s fiscal watchdog in 2013.