Section 216F.01 — Definitions.
216F.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in section 216E.01 and this section have the meanings given them, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context or by this section. Subd. 2. Large wind energy conversion system or LWECS. “Large wind energy conversion system” or “LWECS” means any combination […]
Section 216E.10 — Application To Local Regulation And Other State Permits.
216E.10 APPLICATION TO LOCAL REGULATION AND OTHER STATE PERMITS. Subdivision 1. Site or route permit prevails over local provisions. To assure the paramount and controlling effect of the provisions herein over other state agencies, regional, county, and local governments, and special purpose government districts, the issuance of a site permit or route permit and subsequent […]
Section 216E.11 — Improvement Of Sites And Routes.
216E.11 IMPROVEMENT OF SITES AND ROUTES. Utilities that have acquired a site or route in accordance with this chapter may proceed to construct or improve the site or route for the intended purposes at any time, subject to section 216E.10, subdivision 2, provided that if the construction and improvement has not commenced within four years […]
Section 216E.12 — Eminent Domain Powers; Power Of Condemnation.
216E.12 EMINENT DOMAIN POWERS; POWER OF CONDEMNATION. Subdivision 1. Generally. Nothing in this section shall invalidate the power of eminent domain vested in utilities by statute or common law existing as of May 24, 1973, except to the extent modified herein. The power of eminent domain shall continue to exist for utilities and may be […]
Section 216E.01 — Definitions.
216E.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context. Subd. 2. Commission. “Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission. Subd. 3. Construction. “Construction” means any clearing of land, excavation, or other action that would adversely affect […]
Section 216E.02 — Siting Authority.
216E.02 SITING AUTHORITY. Subdivision 1. Policy. The legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of the state to locate large electric power facilities in an orderly manner compatible with environmental preservation and the efficient use of resources. In accordance with this policy the commission shall choose locations that minimize adverse human and environmental impact […]
Section 216E.021 — Solar Energy System Size Determination.
216E.021 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM SIZE DETERMINATION. (a) This section must be used to determine whether a combination of solar energy generating systems meets the definition of large electric power generating plant and is subject to the commission’s siting authority jurisdiction under this chapter. The alternating current nameplate capacity of one solar energy generating system must […]
Section 216E.03 — Designating Sites And Routes.
216E.03 DESIGNATING SITES AND ROUTES. Subdivision 1. Site permit. No person may construct a large electric generating plant without a site permit from the commission. A large electric generating plant may be constructed only on a site approved by the commission. The commission must incorporate into one proceeding the route selection for a high-voltage transmission […]
Section 216E.04 — Alternative Review Of Applications.
216E.04 ALTERNATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Alternative review. An applicant who seeks a site permit or route permit for one of the projects identified in this section shall have the option of following the procedures in this section rather than the procedures in section 216E.03. The applicant shall notify the commission at the time […]
Section 216E.05 — Local Review Of Applications.
216E.05 LOCAL REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Local review. (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of sections 216E.03 and 216E.04, an applicant who seeks a site or route permit for one of the projects identified in this section shall have the option of applying to those local units of government that have jurisdiction over the site or […]