Snowshoe Energy Storage Project
Project Details
Snowshoe BESS, LLC proposes to construct and operate a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a nominal power rating of up to 150 megawatts (MW) alternating current (AC) with approximately 600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy capacity on a site of approximately 28 acres in Kalmar Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota.
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Project Summary
On October 7, 2024, Snowshoe BESS, LLC filed a site permit application to construct and operate an up to 150 megawatt (MW) energy storage facility in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
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The Department issued an environmental assessment (EA) for the project on April 9, 2025. The purpose of the EA is to provide information on the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed project, possible mitigations for identified impacts, and evaluation of any alternatives contained in the scoping decision.
The Commission will hold public hearings on Snowshoe BESS's application for a site permit.
In-Person Hearings will be held on April 23, 2025 at the Somerby Golf Club, 975 Somerby Parkway N.E. in Byron. There will be an open house from 5 to 6 pm and the public hearing will be held at 6 pm.
An online hearing via WebEx will be held on April 24, 2025 at 6 pm.
Written comments will be accepted through May 8, 2025.
Key Project Documents
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Description
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09/22/2025
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Order and Final Site Permit
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04/09/2025
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Notice of Public Hearings and Availability of Environmental Assessment
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04/09/2025
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Environmental Assessment for Snowshoe Energy Storage System
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01/06/2025
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Snowshoe BESS Notice and Order for Prehearing Conference
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01/06/2025
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Snowshoe BESS EA Scoping Decision
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11/26/2025
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Notice of Public Information and Environmental Assessment Scoping Meetings
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09/22/2025
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Order and Final Site Permit
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Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
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| May 8, 2025 | 20255-218729-01 | Minnesota Interagency Vegetation Management Planning Working Group | Hearing Comments |
| April 28, 2025 | 20254-218212-01 | PUC | Public Hearing Presentation |
| April 15, 2025 | 20254-217694-01 | PUC | EQB-Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of EA |
| April 15, 2025 | 20254-217690-01 | DOC EERA | EQB Monitor - Notice of Public Hearings and Availability of EA |
| April 15, 2025 | 20254-217717-02 | Snowshoe BESS, LLC | Mary Matze Direct Testimony with Attachments |
| April 14, 2025 | 20254-217569-03 | DOC EERA | Notification of EA Availability to Agencies |