Do you have where, why or how questions about Big Stone II?
Because Big Stone II electricity will power your homes and businesses, you should know . . .
Where? We chose the site adjacent to Big Stone I because that plant already had many of the expensive facilities needed to support a second unit—a good water supply, rail access, coal-handling equipment and a talented, experienced workforce. It is also centrally located among consumers in five states, with access to existing transmission corridors. Making the most of these advantages allows us to reduce the cost of the projects by millions of dollars—savings that we can pass on to our customers.
Why? Electricity demand is growing along with the regional economy. Between 1995 and 2005, our usage increased the equivalent of three Big Stone II power plants. To avoid a situation where demand outpaces production, we need additional capacity to generate baseload power. Using coal and a highly efficient boiler design, the new plant will help meet regional needs for 50 years or more and preserve the stability of our transmission grid.
How? To deliver Big Stone power to more than 2.3 million people, we need to upgrade our high voltage electric delivery system. An upgraded system will not only meet increasing demand and help maintain reliability, it will also aid in the development of renewable energy resources.
As manager of the Big Stone II Project, I'm committed to reliably, affordably, and efficiently producing the electricity you need. You have my word on it.
Sincerely,
Mark Rolfes
Big Stone II Project Manager
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