Source: http://mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/Docket.html?Id=19910
Timestamp: 2015-10-10 08:59:21
Document Index: 14169641

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Project Docket: EcoHarmony West Wind Project
IP6688/WS-08-973
EcoEnergy; EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC
Proposed 280 Megawatt Large Wind Energy Conversion System in Fillmore County. Subjects
Suzanne Steinhauer, 651-539-1843, Public Advisor.
02-27-2009 Application accepted
03-27-2009 Draft permit issued
04-15-2009 Public meeting
09-15-2009 Scoping decision
10-14-2009 Environmental document available
11-9-2009 Public hearing
02-3-2010 Permit issued
04-22-2013 Permit Amended
NOTE: On July 7, 2015, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission revoked EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC site permit to erect wind turbines in Fillmore County, Minnesota, because the company has not secured an enforceable agreement to sell the project's power and has not begun construction.
EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC ("EcoHarmony"), is proposing to construct a 280 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Fillmore County, Minnesota, called the Eco Harmony West Wind Project. The project will be located in southeastern Minnesota, in the townships of Harmony, Bristol, York, Carimona, Forestville, and Preston, all in Fillmore County. Facilities associated with the project include gravel access roads, a new substation, an operation and maintenance building, meterological towers, and an electrical collection system. On January 26, 2009, EcoHarmony submitted a site permit application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a 200 MW project. On July 13, 2009, EcoHarmony requested from the Commission an increase in project size to 280 MW. The site permit application will be processed under the wind siting rules found in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7836. Relevant documents in this process are posted below. Additional documents can be obtained via the Commission�s �eDockets� system by searching for year 08 and number 973 at: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp. The project is a large energy facility and requires a certificate of need (CN) from the Commission. A separate docket has been opened for review of the project's CN application (CN-08-961). Files related to this proceeding that are relevant to the site permit are available below. Additional CN documents can be obtained via the Commission's "eDockets" system by searching for the year 08 and number 961 at https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp. A separate docket has been opened for review of the route permit application for the 161 kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will connect the project to the transmission grid (TL-09-601), http://mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/Docket.html?Id=24696. File Register
Commission order revoking EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC site permit to erect wind turbines in Fillmore county
Notice of PUC Meeting to consider revoking EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC LWECS Site Permit
EcoHarmony Wind, LLC Letter to PUC | document details
EcoHarmony Wind, LLC Response to 5-8-15 PUC Letter
PUC Letter to EcoHarmony Wind, LLC | document details
Letter Requesting EcoHarmony Wind, LLC to Demonstrate Permit Compliance
EcoHarmony Wind, LLC Site Permit Amendment Order | document details
Notice of PUC Meeting to consider EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC site permit amendment petition
Comments and Recommendations regarding Permit Amendment | document details
Department of Commerce, Energy Facility Permitting staff comments and recommendations regarding EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC site permit amendment petition
Notice of Comment Period on Proposed Permit Amendment for theEcoHarmony West Wind Project in Fillmore County | document details
Department of Commerce, Energy Facility Permitting staff is soliciting comments on the petition of EcoHarmony West for a permit amendment to extend the time in which the permittee can obtain a commitment for sale of the power and commence construction. Comments will be accepted through March 23, 2012. 02/03/12
EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC Petition for Amendment of Site Permit | document details
Ecoharmony West Wind has submitted a petition for amendment of the site permit issued by the Commission on February 3, 2010 for the EcoHarmony West Wind Project in Fillmore County
EcoHarmony Wind Site Permit Order | document details
PUC Order issuing Site Permit 01/25/10
OES Comments and Recommendations for Final Site Permit Comments and recommendationsof the OES to the Commission recommending a site permit be issued for the EcoHarmony West Wind Project
Notice of Environmental Report Availability for EcoHarmony West Wind Energy Farm | document details
Notice of Availability of Environmental Report for the EcoHarmony West Wind, LLC, 280 MW Wind Energy Farm in Fillmore County
Environmental Report for the EcoHarmony West Wind Project | document details
The environmental report for the certificate of need proceeding for the EcoHarmony West Wind Project. The report describes potential human and environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to the project. 09/15/09
Environmental Report Scoping Decision | document details
Scoping decision outlining topics that will be addressed in the environmental report, including potential impacts of the proposed project and alternatives
Public Comments on Draft Site Permit and Scope of Environmental Report OES EFP staff held a public meeting for the EcoHarmony West Wind project on April 15, 2009. Comments were accepted through May 20, 2009. 03/23/09
Notice of Application Acceptance, Public Information and Scoping Meeting and Issuance of Draft Site Permit for the EcoHarmony West Wind Project in Fillmore County | document details
The Office of Energy Security will hold a public information and environmental report scoping meeting April 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harmony Fire Department on the proposed 200 MW EcoHarmony West Wind Project. Public comments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on May 20, 2009
Commission Order Accepting EcoHarmony Site Permit Application for a Large Wind Energy Conversion System in Fillmore County | document details
On February 27, 2009 the Minnesota Pubic Utilities Commission accepted the Site Permit Application of EcoHarmony for a 200 Megawatt Large Wind Energy Conversion System in Fillmore County. The Commission also issued a Draft Site Permit for Public Review and Comment 02/18/09
Office of Energy Security Comments and Recommendations on Acceptance of the EcoHarmony West Wind Site Permit Application | document details
Recommendations by Office of Energy Security (OES) staff to accept the site permit application as complete and to issue a draft site permit for public comment
EcoHarmony West Wind Project Site Permit Application Site permit application submitted to the Public Utilities Commission for a 200 MW large energy wind conversion system (LWECS) in Fillmore County
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20156-111400-09
20156-111228-01
LETTER--RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PERMITTEE TO SHOW CAUSE
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20155-110252-01
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20144-98324-03
201312-94930-01
PUBLIC COMMENT--POST BULLETIN PLUG PULLED ON ECOHARMONY WIND PROJECT IN FILLMORE COUNTY 12 26 13
201312-94417-07
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NOTICE--OF AVAILABILITY OF COMMISSION ORDER AUTHORIZING SITE PERMIT AMENDMENT
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20134-85975-02
20134-85975-01
ORDER--AMENDING SITE PERMIT
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20134-85464-02
20134-85213-01
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PUBLIC COMMENT--COPY-POST BULLETIN ECOHARMONY ELIMINATES 113 TURBINES TO GET PUC APPROVAL 03 24 13
20133-84840-03
PUBLIC COMMENT--COPY-POST BULLETIN FILLMORE CO WIND PROJECT SEEKS TO HAVE PERMIT EXTENDED 03 20 13
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BRIEFING PAPERS--MARCH 21, 2013
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NOTICE OF COMMISSION MEETING--MARCH 21, 2013
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COMMENTS--SIGNED COMMENT LETTER - REPOST
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ECOHARMONY WEST WIND
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NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD--ON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ENERGY FACILITY PERMITTING COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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201212-82183-06
PUBLIC COMMENTS--COPY-AVIAN AND BAT SURVEY PROTOCOLS FOR LWECS IN MN 10 02 12 DRAFT BY DNR
201212-81904-01
201212-81858-01
ECOHARMONY WIND WEST, LLC
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LETTER--LETTER TO L. HARTMAN REGARDING GEOTECH STUDIES
201212-81357-41
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COMPLIANCE REVIEW--ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW, ECOHARMONY WEST WIND, 08-973 NOV 2012
201211-80341-02
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - EXHIBITS B - E
201211-80341-01
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
201211-80341-05
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - FIGURES 1 - 8 PART 3
201211-80341-06
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - FIGURES 1 - 8 PART 4
201211-80341-07
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - FIGURES 1 - 8 PART 5
201211-80341-04
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - FIGURES 1 - 8 PART 2
201211-80341-08
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - AOS AND SERVICE LIST
201211-80341-09
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - EXHIBIT A - BBCS
201211-80341-03
OTHER--PROJECT UPDATE - FIGURES 1 - 8 PART 1
201210-79924-01
OTHER--LETTER TO B. EKNES
201210-79891-01
LETTER--UPDATES
201210-79891-03
LETTER--REVIEW_MAP OCTOBER 2012 JULY AND OCTOBER TURBINES AND HABITAT_LIDAR
201210-79891-02
LETTER--REVIEW_MAP OCTOBER 2012 JULY AND OCTOBER TURBINES AND HABITAT
201210-79891-04
LETTER--SITEVISITPHOTOSECOHARMONY121023
201210-79750-01
LETTER--RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT PETITION UPDATE
201210-79399-02
201210-79399-01
LETTER--TO DEB PILE RE REQUEST FOR PERMIT AMENDMENT PETITION UPDATE
201210-79197-05
201210-79136-02
PUBLIC COMMENT--COPY-ENDANGERED INDIANA BATS BATTERED BY BAT KILLING DISEASE 09 28 12
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LETTER--UPDATE ON STATUS OF ECOHARMONY WIND PROJECT PERMIT AMENDMENT
20127-77085-01
COMMENTS--USFWS COMMENTS ON ECOHARMONY 2012 AERIAL EAGLE SURVEYS
20127-76988-01
20127-77016-01
COMMENTS--DNR COMMENTS ON PROPOSED TURBINE LAYOUT
20127-76848-03
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REPORT--ACOUSTIC BAT DATA ANALYSIS 2009-DRAFT
20127-76555-01
REPORT--EAGLE SURVEY 2012 PART 1
20127-76555-06
REPORT--EAGLE SURVEY 2012 PART 6
20127-76555-05
REPORT--EAGLE SURVEY 2012 PART 5
20127-76555-04
REPORT--EAGLE SURVEY 2012 PART 4
20127-76555-02
REPORT--EAGLE SURVEY 2012 PART 2
20127-76558-01
LETTER--USFWS COMMENT LETTER ON 2012 AERIAL EAGLE SURVEYS
20127-76555-03
REPORT--EAGLE SURVEY 2012 PART 3
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LETTER--UPDATE ON AMENDMENT PETITION
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COMMENTS--MDNR COMMENT LETTER
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REQUEST TO UPDATE SERVICE LIST--ADD C. BRUSVEN
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OTHER--PETITION FOR PERMIT AMENDMENT
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MINUTES--JANUARY 28, 2010 AGENDA
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COMMENTS--SERVICE LIST
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COMMENTS--EXHIBIT LIST
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COMMENTS--SITE PERMIT
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COMMENTS--SITE PERMIT MAP
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