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MPR on CapX2020 opposition

Posted on | September 15, 2008 |

Minnesota Public Radio is running a brief story today saying that the CapX2020 “proposed power lines divide environmental groups”.  The focus is on those who support the line but want it tied to guaranteed buys of wind power.  The story also mentions that some people oppose the lines.  CETF is not mentioned, but Dr. Arne Kildegaard is quoted briefly on the utilities’ failure to explore other ways to meet Minnesota’s electrical power needs.  The upshot:

“The people in the position to do the best analysis have willfully let us down.”
- Arne Kildegaard

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One Response to “MPR on CapX2020 opposition”

  1. Vincent Mako
    October 22nd, 2008 @ 8:50 am

    Have the ACCR or ACCC conductors been evaluated by CapX2020 - I believe their use could mitigate the impact of new lines or perhaps get rid of the need for new lines. Both ACCR and ACCC have at least double the capacity of steel core conductors that CapX2020 is planning on using. Additionally they provid significantly less power loss. I have submited a question to CapX2020 but have not received an answer yet.

    Thanks
    Vince Mako

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