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Hiawatha Project Xcel Energy is proposing major improvements to its electric infrastructure in south Minneapolis to meet increasing demand for electricity in the region spurred by a growing population and economic growth. We’re calling this package of improvements the Hiawatha Project.
Our proposed project involves construction of one substation near the Hiawatha corridor and another in the Midtown area, connected by two 1.25-mile, 115-kilovolt transmission lines. The two lines may be located on the same corridor. The exact location will be determined during the routing and permitting process with input from various stakeholders, including the City of Minneapolis and area neighborhoods.
Xcel Energy will file its permit application in January 2009 to proceed with the project. Pending regulatory and review and approval, construction will begin in October 2009 and be complete by June 2010.
Xcel Energy will seek input from the community about issues such as design, location and aesthetics that will be incorporated into our project design and permit application. In addition, there will be other opportunities for public involvement during the permitting process once an application is filed.
Project Information
Learn more about the project at Public Open House Information
Documents
A fact sheet and other materials are available below.
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