Prevented Construction of Coal Plant Along Mississippi River
January 11, 2016
In 2008, and for the first time in state history, the PSC voted unanimously to reject a new coal plant proposal.…
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Set Statewide Goals for Clean Energy Adoption
December 24, 2015
Passed in 2006, Wisconsin Act 141 is a collection of significant victories that promote the adoption of clean energy sources and energy efficiency.…
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Established Wisconsin Power Plant Mercury Rule
November 13, 2015
Clean Wisconsin catalyzed the effort to establish nation-leading emission standards for coal-fired power plants in 2004.…
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Created the Focus on Energy program
October 27, 2015
The Wisconsin Reliability Act boosted support for clean energy and energy efficiency and created Focus on Energy, one of the nation's premier energy and cost saving programs.…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin Files Lawsuit Supporting DNR’s Authority to Protect State’s Drinking Water
October 12, 2015
To ensure that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) uses its authority to protect clean, safe drinking water in Wisconsin, Clean Wisconsin filed a petition for review today of the recent decision on the Kinnard Farms wastewater permit. A recent position by the Department of Justice reversed an October 2014 administrative law order that required Kinnard Farms, a large animal feeding operation in Kewaunee County, to enact sensible protections to reduce groundwater pollution from animal waste.…
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Passed Mining Moratorium Act
September 22, 2015
The Mining Moratorium Act of 1998 was a major win that protects Wisconsin’s environment from many types of metallic mining operations to this day.…
Read MoreBetter Pollution Controls Required for Oak Creek Coal Pile
August 26, 2015
Thanks to public comment and concern, the coal storage piles at We Energies’ Oak Creek coal plant will now be subject to additional requirements to reduce dust and pollution and protect the health of neighboring communities and residents.…
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Established Wetland Water Quality Standards
August 24, 2015
Wisconsin’s wetlands are vital to the health and vibrancy of our waters.…
Read MoreStatement on Proposed Oak Creek Power Plant Coal Pile Expansion
August 6, 2015
Today, concerned citizens spoke out over the proposed expansion of the coal storage pile and operations at We Energies’ Oak Creek Power Plant.…
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Passed Wisconsin Recycling Law
July 24, 2015
The Waste Reduction and Recycling Law opened to door to recycling for communities across Wisconsin.…
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