Either you’re part of the problem or you’re part of the solution

To put it simply, Alliant has proposed to use the worst of the worst available technologies. Join with Clean Wisconsin to be part of the solution by helping us stop this dirty coal plant.

Ryan Schryver

On February 7th 2007, Alliant Energy filed an application to build another old-technology coal plant near the footprint of their existing coal plants in Cassville, Wisconsin. We have been anticipating this application for quite some time, which has been delayed for months. Alliant has run into several difficulties in getting their preliminary permits because they want to build in such an environmentally fragile location.

It is no secret that coal burning power plants are some of the largest contributors to global warming pollution in the world today. But Alliant has taken this dirty energy source to a new extreme by proposing to use a technology that has the highest global warming pollution rates of any technology available. Other coal plants under construction in Wisconsin are more efficient and produce less global warming pollution than Alliant’s proposed plant. To put it simply, Alliant has proposed to use the worst of the worst available technologies.

Global warming is already a problem for Wisconsin, and scientific models show that the problem will grow worse if global warming pollution continues to rise. Instead of helping us find a solution, Alliant Energy has made it clear that they intend to be part of the global warming problem. Join with Clean Wisconsin to be part of the solution by helping us stop this dirty coal plant.

We believe we can win this fight, but we need your help!

Join our email action network for up-to-date information on this campaign. Email your request to Becky at beweber@cleanwisconsin.org.

We also need organizations, faith congregations, community clubs, elected officials, and sporting groups to sign our statement supporting renewable energy and opposing outdated coal plants. If you are a part of, or know anyone in a group that may be interested in listing their support for renewable energy, contact us as soon as possible.

Educating the community about the ill effects of global warming and coal plants will be one of the most important steps in holding Alliant accountable. Please help us get the word out; help schedule and plan public events in your hometown to highlight this issue across the state.

Grassroots Organizer Ryan Schryver has given presentations to diverse citizens groups including churches / faith organizations, colleges, hunting and fishing organizations, women’s organizations, Rotary Clubs, libraries, community groups, high schools, outdoor enthusiasts, and others concerned with the issue. We are able to tailor presentations to specific audiences, and can address these important issues from a variety of angles.

Contact Ryan Schryver at (608) 251-7020 extension 25 or rschryver@cleanwisconsin.org to help with the campaign.