Expansion will save homeowners and businesses million MADISON — In a move that will help keep energy bills affordable, the Joint Finance Committee voted today to approve a plan to expand Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency program that has saved homeowners and businesses over $900 million since its inception in 2001. “Focus on
An earth-friendly guide to winter ice and snow removal WISCONSIN — You’ve pulled the boots and heavy coats out of the closet. Before you pull out the salt and snow blower though, consider the environmental impacts of your snow and ice removal practices. “Salt contaminates our water and can ruin surrounding soil and vegetation,” says
Increased investment in Focus on Energy will save ratepayers millions MADISON — In a decision that will create jobs and help homeowners and businesses save millions, the Public Service Commission (PSC) voted yesterday to increase support for Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency program that has saved homeowners and businesses over $275,000,000 since its
Hearing gives residents opportunity to voice support for cleaning up plant MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee residents will have an important opportunity to voice their support for cleaning up We Energies’ Valley Power Plant this Thursday, Nov. 4, when the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing about the plant’s draft air pollution
Law will help protect the health of Wisconsin anglers and their families MADISON — A law that will help protect the health of Wisconsin anglers and their families by banning the sale of non-essential products containing toxic mercury becomes effective this Monday, Nov. 1. “Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that threatens the health of thousands
3 ways to responsibly dispose of fall leaves WISCONSIN — Autumn is in full swing in Wisconsin. That means apples and pumpkins, corn mazes and hayrides, flannel and football, the first specks of blaze orange on the horizon and leaves. Lots and lots of leaves. As you rake and collect leaves in the coming weeks,
Wisconsin is home to many toxic coal ash ponds and landfills CHICAGO – Busloads of concerned Wisconsin residents from La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee are headed to Chicago today, where they will ask the EPA to protect the health of their families by implementing federally enforceable rules to regulate the disposal of toxic coal ash.
Innovative “phosphorus rules” and NR 151 herald a new future for cleaner waters in Wisconsin, are the first of their kind in the U.S. MADISON — As summer comes to a close, Wisconsin is headed for cleaner waters thanks to innovation and cooperation from unlikely groups. A set of state rules, NR 102 and 217 (the
First event to be held September 30th in Madison MADISON — Clean Wisconsin announced the creation of the Doug La Follette Environmental Speakers Program today, a lecture series that will bring distinguished environmental leaders to Wisconsin made possible by a $100,000 endowment from Secretary of State and Clean Wisconsin co-founder, Doug La Follette. “Protecting the
Rules will help remove barriers to the development of safe, renewable wind energy MADISON — After months of study, a diverse council including businesses, environmentalists and health professionals released recommendations today to standardize statewide rules for permitting safe wind farms. “Countless hours of careful study, discussion and compromise went into developing recommendations that will promote clean,
