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ND Dept. of Commerce is looking at nuclear to help meet growing electricity demand.
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The Department said the need for more power is being driven by new data centers.
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The total cost is $29.2 million
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The lines are to help alleviate power congestion
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The case is before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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It's a joint project of Otter Tail Power Company and Minn-Kota Cooperative
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Xcel's goal is 100 percent carbon free by 2050.
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The co-op plans $725 million in projects for high-voltage transmission.
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The money would come from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
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The 99 megawatt plant is just east of Jamestown.