Blazing Star 2 Wind Project
Project Details
Project Name
Blazing Star 2 Wind Project
Applicant
Blazing Star Wind Farm 2, LLC; Blazing Star 2 Wind Project; Blazing Star Wind Farm 2, LLC; Blazing Star 2 Wind Project
Location
Lincoln County
Description
Blazing Star 2 Wind Project is a 200 MW LWECS planned for construction in Lincoln County
Status
active
Project Contact
Project Summary
Blazing Star Wind Farm 2, LLC (the Applicant) filed an application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a large wind energy conversion system (LWECS) site permit on November 16, 2017 to build the up to 200 megawatt (MW) Blazing Star Wind Farm 2 Project (Project) in Lincoln County, MN. The Commission has determined that the Project is exempt from the requirement to obtain a CN under Minnesota Statutes 216B.2422, Subdivision 5.
The Applicant hopes to start construction as early as the second quarter of 2018, and begin commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2019 | Order Approving Permit Transfer | On July 8, 2019, the Commission granted Xcel Energy's request to transfer the Blazing Star 2 LWECS Site Permit and 115 kV HVTL Route Permit to Northern States Power Company. |
| 01/10/2020 | Order Approving Permit Amendment | The Commission's order approving an amendment of the Blazing Star 2 wind farm site permit. The amendment authorizes different turbine technology and a modified turbine layout. |
| 12/14/2018 | Site Permit Order | On November 6, 2018 the Commission issued a Permit for Blazing Star Wind Farm 2 |
| 02/05/2018 | Site Permit Application | Blazing Start Wind Farm 2, LLC has applied to the Commission for a LWECS Site Permit for the up to 200 MW Blazing Star 2 Wind Farm in Lincoln County |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229248-01 | Xcel Energy | February 2026 Consolidated Wind Complaints Filing |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229248-02 | Xcel Energy | February 2026 Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| March 12, 2026 | 20263-229178-01 | Xcel Energy | Annual ABPP Audit |
| February 12, 2026 | 20262-228117-01 | Xcel Energy | January 2026 Consolidated Wind Complaints Filing |
| February 12, 2026 | 20262-228117-02 | Xcel Energy | January 2026 Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| January 28, 2026 | 20261-227505-01 | Xcel Energy | Annual Energy Production Report |
| January 28, 2026 | 20261-227505-02 | Xcel Energy | Annual Energy Production Report Attachment A |
| January 15, 2026 | 20261-226988-01 | Xcel Energy | 5-Year Update to Decommissioning Plan |
| January 15, 2026 | 20261-226949-02 | Xcel Energy | December 2025 Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| January 15, 2026 | 20261-226949-01 | Xcel Energy | December 2025 Consolidated Wind Complaints Filing |
| January 14, 2026 | 20261-226910-01 | Xcel Energy | 4th Qtr. 2025 Avian & Bat Quarterly Incident Report |
| December 15, 2025 | 202512-225851-01 | Xcel Energy | Compliance Filing PUBLIC |
| December 15, 2025 | 202512-225851-02 | Xcel Energy | Compliance Report PUBLIC |
| November 12, 2025 | 202511-224846-02 | Xcel Energy | Complaint Report PUBLIC |
| November 12, 2025 | 202511-224846-01 | Xcel Energy | Compliance Filing PUBLIC |
| October 15, 2025 | 202510-223941-01 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| October 15, 2025 | 202510-223941-02 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| October 14, 2025 | 202510-223898-01 | Xcel Energy | 3rd Qtr. 2025 Avian & Bat Incident Quarterly Report |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222932-02 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222932-01 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| August 13, 2025 | 20258-222024-02 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaint Report |
| August 13, 2025 | 20258-222024-01 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaint Cover Letter |
| August 7, 2025 | 20258-221857-01 | Xcel Energy | Immediate Incident Report |
| July 15, 2025 | 20257-220981-01 | Xcel Energy | Q2 - AVIAN & BAT INCIDENT REPORT |
| July 14, 2025 | 20257-220901-02 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| July 14, 2025 | 20257-220901-01 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| June 13, 2025 | 20256-219882-01 | Xcel Energy | Compliance Filing PUBLIC |
| June 13, 2025 | 20256-219882-02 | Xcel Energy | Complaint Report PUBLIC |
| May 14, 2025 | 20255-218940-01 | Xcel Energy | Consolidated Wind Complaints |
| May 14, 2025 | 20255-218940-02 | Xcel Energy | April 2025 Consolidated Wind Complaints |