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Details 2025-274
| 2 | 1. | | CI - Commission Initiated Investigation | ** E999/CI-24-352 All Electric Utilities
In the Matter of a Commission Investigation into a Fuel Life-Cycle Analysis Framework for Utility Compliance with Minnesota’s Carbon-Free Standard.
Should the Commission grant the Petition for Reconsideration submitted by Clean Energy Organizations? (PUC: Winner)
The Commission has the authority to accept or decline a petition for reconsideration with or without a hearing or oral argument (Minnesota Rules 7829.3000, Subpart 6). In other words, a decision on a petition for reconsideration can be made without taking oral comments at the Commission meeting. | |
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Details 2026-048
| 1 | 2. | | CN - Certificate of Need | ** PL9/CN-07-465 Enbridge Energy (Southern Lights) LLC
In the Matter of the Application of Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership and Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) LLC for a Certificate of Need for the Alberta Clipper Pipeline Project and Southern Lights Project.
1. Should the Commission grant a request to reconsider its May 6, 2026, Order concerning the need for recertification?
2. Should the Commission grant a request to reconsider its May 6, 2026, Order requiring preparation of an environmental assessment worksheet? (PUC: Janezich, Eknes)
The Commission has the authority to accept or decline a petition for reconsideration with or without a hearing or oral argument (Minnesota Rules 7829.3000, Subpart 6). In other words, a decision on a petition for reconsideration can be made without taking oral comments at the Commission meeting. | |
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Details 2025-002
| 2 | 3. | | TL - Transmission Line | *** IP7138/ESS-24-294; Midwater BESS, LLC
IP7138/TL-24-295
In the Matter of the Joint Application of Midwater BESS, LLC for a Site Permit and Route Permit for the up to 150 MW Midwater Energy Storage Project and Associated 161 kV Transmission Line in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
1. Should the Commission adopt the Administrative Law Judge’s Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations?
2. Should the Commission find that the environmental assessment and the record created at the public hearings address the issues identified in the scoping decision?
3. Should the Commission issue a site permit for the 150 MW energy storage system?
4. Should the Commission issue a route permit for the 161 kV transmission line? (PUC: Harvieux) | |
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Details 2026-122
| 1 | 4. | | GR - General Rate | ** E002/GR-21-630; Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy
G002/GR-23-413
In the Matter of the Application of Xcel Energy to Increase rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota;
In the Matter of the Application of Xcel Energy to Increase Rates for Gas Service in the State of Minnesota.
Should the prepaid pension asset be recovered through rate base, or by another method, and if so, how much prepaid pension asset should be included in rate base, and what rate of return? (PUC: Manning) | |
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