Otto Tap 115 kV Transmission Project

Great River Energy and Lake Region Electric Cooperative (applicants) seek a route permit to construct and operate the Otto Tap Project (project) in Otto and Pine Lake townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The project will consist of approximately 2.9 miles of new single-circuit 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Great River Energy’s 115-kV Perham to Rush Lake transmission line and a new Otto Substation that will replace Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s existing Otto Substation. The transmission line will be constructed and owned by Great River Energy. The new Otto Substation will be constructed, owned, and operated by Lake Region Electric Cooperative. The applicants indicate that the project is needed ensure reliable service by upgrading the Otto Substation with a connection to the 115-kV transmission system. The applicants propose to begin construction of the project in late 2027 and for the project to be in service by the summer of 2028.