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
Current thermostat recycling program fails to protect environment and health MADISON — Only 5 percent of the two million to three million mercury-containing thermostats that come out of service in the United States every year are properly collected and disposed of under the current national voluntary recycling program, according to a report released today by
School district now saving $32,000 annually OSCEOLA — It’s never too early to teach people about energy efficiency, and in Osceola, students and community members are getting a firsthand education. By adding solar panels and thermal blankets to the middle school’s pool complex, the district has saved taxpayers $32,500 annually. A prior energy review showed
Business leaders, labor, utilities, farmers and environmentalists voice support for legislation MADISON — Prominent business leaders, labor representatives, farmers, health advocates, faith leaders, energy providers, and environmentalists were among residents from across the state who gathered at a public hearing held in the State Capitol today to ask their elected leaders to support and strengthen
Bill preserves Wisconsin’s environment while strengthening the economy MADISON — Diverse supporters are applauding today’s rollout of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, legislation that will save state residents and businesses money on their utility bills and create new, family-supporting jobs in Wisconsin, for Wisconsin. At the same time, this legislation will reduce Wisconsin’s contribution to
