Transmission investments will strengthen Alexandria’s electrical grid, says nonprofit

Transmission investments will strengthen Alexandria’s electrical grid, says nonprofit

By the Center for Rural Affairs In Minnesota, aging transmission infrastructure has been battered by severe weather, including windstorms, tornadoes, and extreme winter events. Rising electricity demand is pushing the system even further. “Minnesota’s transmission system is strained,” said Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate with the Center for Rural Affairs. “Demand for electricity, due to factors like electrification of homes and businesses, …