Gopher to Badger Transmission Line
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Houston County, Minnesota, United States
Source: MPR News
A massive $21.8 billion project to update and expand the Midwest's power grid, including a 765-kilovolt transmission line across the lower half of Minnesota. The project aims to improve grid reliability, meet increased electricity demand, and distribute renewable energy such as solar and wind throughout the Upper Midwest. The project is proposed to be built by Xcel Energy and Dairyland Power Coope
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Wind
- Location
- Houston County, Minnesota, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- MPR News
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A massive $21.8 billion project to update and expand the Midwest's power grid, including a 765-kilovolt transmission line across the lower half of Minnesota. The project aims to improve grid reliability, meet increased electricity demand, and distribute renewable energy such as solar and wind throughout the Upper Midwest. The project is proposed to be built by Xcel Energy and Dairyland Power Cooperative, with construction expected to start around 2030, pending regulatory approval. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Minnesota |
City | Houston County |
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Source | MPR News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Wind |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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