Mankato BESS site permit decision
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | State of MinnesotaMinnesota- Detected
- Nov 13, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Sector
- Utilities
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From the meeting
The Commission will consider Mankato Energy Center, LLC's application for up to a 30 MW Mankato Battery Energy Storage System in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The agenda asks whether to adopt the applicant's proposed findings of fact and conclusions as amended by staff, and whether to grant a site permit. If a permit is granted, the Commission will also decide what additional conditions or requirements to include.
Decision date: November 13, 2026.
- Meeting date
- November 13, 2026
- Agency
- Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | State of Minnesota
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