NOT an emminent domain land grab. The extent of the emminent domain only goes so far as to an easement. Which is a fair and respected use and limitation of emminent domain. In addition a fair price has to be paid.
I don’t know the details but it appears to me that compensation for easements can be negotiated between private parties without a mandate from govt. From what was written The state can keep the ED power for the easement (which is kinda what the judge stated by saying it should have went to the utility commission) without giving up on the project - I think it’s just a matter of the way it was written and giving the ED decision to the private party. I know if it was my land and I wasn’t compensated or given the opportunity to discuss with the parties the route on my land I’d be pissed.