Blue Lake Battery Energy Storage Project
Project Details
Project Name
Blue Lake Battery Energy Storage Project
Applicant
Xcel Energy
Location
Scott County
Description
Xcel Energy proposes to construct and operate a battery energy storage system with a nominal power rating of up to 135.5 megawatts (MW) alternating current with approximately 542 megawatt-hours of energy capacity on a site consisting of approximately 70 acres adjacent to Xcel Energy's existing Blue Lake Peaking Plant in the City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota
Status
active
Project Contact
Docket Documents
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| Date | Title | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2025 | 20258-221987-01 | PUC | |
| August 11, 2025 | 20258-221962-01 | PUC | Consent |
| August 7, 2025 | 20258-221864-01 | PUC | Proposed Consent Items |
| July 24, 2025 | 20257-221378-01 | PUC EIP | on Application Completeness |
| July 18, 2025 | 20257-221145-01 | Xcel Energy | Completeness Reply Comments |
| July 16, 2025 | 20257-221068-01 | Xcel Energy | Confirmation of Notice |
| July 11, 2025 | 20257-220856-01 | IUOE Local 49 and NCSRC of Carpenters | |
| July 11, 2025 | 20257-220868-01 | PUC EIP | Staff Comments |
| July 9, 2025 | 20257-220799-01 | PUC | Notice of Legislative Changes |
| June 27, 2025 | 20256-220363-01 | PUC | NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD ON APPLICATION COMPLETENESS |
| June 23, 2025 | 20256-220142-01 | Xcel Energy | Notice of Project |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-10 | Xcel Energy | Appendix G - Phase 1 Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey Report |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-06 | Xcel Energy | Appendix C - Agency, Public, and Tribal Outreach and Correspondence |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-05 | Xcel Energy | Appendix B - Application Completeness Checklist |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-02 | Xcel Energy | Application for Site Permit |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-04 | Xcel Energy | Appendix A - Notice of Intent to File Site Permit Application |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-13 | Xcel Energy | Appendix J - Threatened & Endangered Species Documents |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-09 | Xcel Energy | Appendix F - Sound Study |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-08 | Xcel Energy | Appendix E - Preliminary Decommissioning Plan |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-11 | Xcel Energy | Appendix H - Greenhouse Gas Analysis |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-03 | Xcel Energy | Maps |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-01 | Xcel Energy | Cover Letter |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-12 | Xcel Energy | Appendix I - Wetland Delineation Report |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-07 | Xcel Energy | Appendix D - Preliminary Vegetation Management Plan |
| June 20, 2025 | 20256-220093-14 | Xcel Energy | Appendix K - Project Costs |
| May 22, 2025 | 20255-219189-01 | Xcel Energy | Notice of Intent for Alternative Review |