Legal Notice
Issued: May 30, 2018
Notice of Availability of Environmental Report
In the Matter of the Certificate of Need Application for the Nobles 2 Wind Project
PUC Docket Number: IP6964/CN-16-289
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Environmental Review and Analysis staff has completed an Environmental Report (ER) for the proposed project. The ER analyzes the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed project and alternatives to the project.
The ER, and all material constituting the official record for the certificate of need, can be found on the eDockets system at: https://www.eDockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp; search on the year “16” and number “289.”
Electronic versions of the ER and selected other documents relevant to this matter are available for viewing on the Department’s energy facility permitting website:https://mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/resource.html?Id=34736
Project Description. On October 13, 2017, Nobles 2 Power Partners, LLC (Nobles 2) submitted applications to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to construct and operate a large wind energy conversion system (LWECS) in Nobles County. In order to construct the Nobles 2 Wind Project, the applicant must be granted a certificate of need and a site permit from the Commission.
The proposed project would entail construction of between 65 to 82 wind turbines for a combined nameplate capacity of up to 260 megawatts (MW) in Bloom, Larkin, Leota, Lismore, Summit Lake, and Wilmont townships in Nobles County. Facilities associated with the project include underground electrical collection and communication lines, a project substation and interconnection switchyard, an operations and maintenance building, and permanent meteorological towers and gravel access roads.
Project Contacts: If you have questions or would like further information about this project, please contact the following.
Department of Commerce Environmental Review Manager
Jamie MacAlister: Jamie.MacAlister@state.mn.us, 651-539-1775 or 1-800-657-3794
David Birkholz: David.Birkholz@state.mn.us, 651-539-1838
Public Utilities Commission
Charley Bruce, Public Advisor: Charley.Bruce@state.mn.us, 651-201-2251
Michael Kaluzniak, Energy Facilities Planner: Michael.Kaluzniak@state.mn.us, 651-201-2257
Nobles 2 Power Partners, LLC Project Contact
Scott Seier: SSeier@tenaska.com, 402-691-9510
This document can be made available in alternative formats (i.e., large print or audio) by calling 651-296-0391 (voice). Persons with hearing or speech disabilities may reach the Department through Minnesota Relay at 1-800-627-3529 or by dialing 711.
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