Minnesota Power and Great River Energy today (Aug 4) are filing an application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to build a high-voltage . . .
Subject to regulatory approvals, the companies expect construction to begin in 2027 and the transmission line to be operational in 2030. Total cost is estimated between $970 million and $1.3 billion.
Minnesota Power and Great River Energy are filing an application for a certificate of need and route permit to build a high-voltage transmission line in northern and central Minnesota.