76% support renewable energy commitments stronger than those in the Clean Energy Jobs Act MADISON — More than three-quarters of Wisconsin voters support renewable energy policies requiring 30 percent of our state’s power to come from renewable sources, according to polling data released today by a bipartisan research group. “An overwhelming majority of Wisconsin’s voters
Residents tell legislators to pass strong renewable energy policies at Homegrown Energy Day MADISON — Farmers and owners of renewable energy companies gathered for Homegrown Energy Day at the state Capitol today to ask legislators to pass strong policies encouraging the production of clean, renewable energy in the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “Homegrown energy is
Minor work on 115-year-old building saves $800 per year STEVENS POINT — A little effort can go a long way when it comes to reducing energy use and costs, one Wisconsin church recently discovered. Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church in Stevens Point is a striking 115-year-old building, with large stained glass windows and a distinctive bell
Too many coal plants cause unhealthy particle pollution MADISON — It’s not something to be proud of — Wisconsin has the most unsafe air in the country today. For the fourth day in a row, the Department of Natural Resources issued an air advisory for Wisconsin; today’s advisory includes 54 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties at
Gogebic Taconite’s abrupt decision this week to pull the plug on its proposed mining project in northern Wisconsin has created political controversy that will likely lead to many months of political finger pointing. In the heat of this debate, it is important we do not lose sight of what we learned from the company’s decision:
Law seeks to protect public health and prevent rivers, lakes and streams from drying up MADISON — A new bill being circulated for co-sponsorship in the state Capitol seeks to protect public health and prevent Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and streams from drying up by authorizing communities to implement solutions to restore depleted groundwater levels. “Groundwater
Clean Energy Jobs Act would help reduce Wisconsin’s rising reliance on fossil fuels MADISON — As Wisconsin legislators debate the Clean Energy Jobs Act in the Capitol, new data shows that the state is currently heading in the wrong direction by increasing its consumption of coal, even as the nation’s consumption falls. “The $16 billion river
Strengthening energy efficiency measures can create thousands of jobs and help reduce energy bills MADISON — As the debate over the Clean Energy Jobs Act heats up in the State Capitol, A report released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) shows that Wisconsin legislators can significantly reduce energy bills and greenhouse
New numbers show individuals support bill 2-to-1 and businesses 3-to-1 at legislative hearings MADISON — Despite big oil and coal spending hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to confuse and turn the public against the Clean Energy Jobs Act, Wisconsin residents and businesses demonstrated overwhelming support for the bill in recent legislative hearings, with supporters
Largest collaboration in state to commit to 25% renewable energy production by 2025 VIROQUA, WI — Over the next year, two counties and eight local communities in Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Region will become the largest collaboration in state history to plan their energy independence. Vernon and Crawford counties, along with the communities of Fennimore, Prairie
