PSC: Alliant’s Proposed Coal Plant “Is Not the Optimal Choice”

Released draft of environmental impact statement cites environmental and economic concerns MADISON — Alliant’s proposed Cassville coal-fired power plant “is not the optimal generation choice” and “is not the least cost option under any scenario,” according to a draft environmental impact statement released by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin today. “This document affirms that

Wisconsin Enters New Era in Fight Against Global Warming

Wisconsin partners with U.K. in commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions MADISON — Wisconsin became an international partner in the fight against global warming yesterday with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom that encourages collaboration between the two in the effort to reduce global warming pollution. “Under the leadership of

DNR Issues New Permit for “Giant Fish-Killing Machine”

Environmental groups will keep fighting for compliance with federal law OAK CREEK — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a revised permit that allows WE Energies to operate a highly controversial cooling water intake system at the new Elm Road coal plant in Oak Creek – a system that Robert F. Kennedy,

Industry Groups Use Procedural Ruse to Block Mercury Regulation

MADISON — Tuesday, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the Wisconsin Paper Council and several other industry lobby groups filed a lawsuit in Dane County, asking the court to stop the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) rule that would force industry to reduce the amount of mercury coming from utility and industrial smokestacks. The groups claim that

U.S. Leaders Hear Testimony on Health of Great Lakes

Clean Wisconsin releases “Great Lakes, Great Shores” report GREEN BAY — Elected state officials, local leaders and concerned citizens voiced their concern regarding the health of the Great Lakes today in a field hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. U.S. Representative Steve Kagen, representing

Clean Wisconsin, Public Voice Need for Strong Mercury Reductions Rule

MADISON — Clean Wisconsin and state residents voiced their support today for a strong mercury reductions rule at a public hearing held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Attendees at the meeting discussed a proposal that would require coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury emissions by following one of two paths. Operators of coal-fired

Governor, Citizens Call for Great Lakes Compact

MADISON — Governor Doyle called on the Wisconsin Assembly to pass the Great Lakes Compact before the end of their session this week. The Great Lakes Compact passed through the state Senate last week, with a 26-6 bipartisan supermajority. With nearly 35 amendments, the Compact bill is a compromise between a variety of stakeholders, including

Global Warming Sparks Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant

Citizens respond to Alliant Energy’s proposed coal-fired power plant PORTAGE — Citizens from across the state voiced their concerns about global warming Wednesday night at a Portage meeting hosted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to get input about Alliant Energy’s proposal to build a new coal-fired power plant adjacent to the site of their