The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the Great Northern Transmission Line in late February, largely clearing the way for the 500-kV connector that will allow for the import of Canadian hydropower into the U.S. The 224-mile-long line will help Minnesota Power augment its wind generation with hydropower purchased from Manitoba Hydro, per power purchase agreements approved by the commission in 2012 and 2015. The approved route represents the culmination of years of agency reviews and stakeholder engagement by Minnesota Power.
展开▼
