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Clean Wisconsin applauds announced closing of Columbia power plant

February 2, 2021

The closing of this coal plant is yet another step towards our clean energy future in Wisconsin, reducing our carbon emissions and protecting public health.…

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Statement supporting shuttering of Edgewater 5 coal plant

May 22, 2020

MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Alliant Energy’s plan to retire the Edgewater Unit 5 coal plants in Sheboygan by the end of 2022, which the utility announced Friday morning.…

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Why we’re suing to stop the Nemadji Trail Energy Center

February 28, 2020

The environmental impacts, from a warming climate to local water concerns, would be felt by all Wisconsin residents. That’s why we feel it is important to take this legal stand.…

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Clean Wisconsin & Sierra Club challenge gas plant approval

February 28, 2020

Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court on Friday asking for review of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve construction of a large gas power plant proposed for a site in Superior, Wisconsin.…

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The Myth of “Intermittent” Renewable Energy

October 16, 2019

Here's why we don't need another gas plant in Wisconsin.…

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Trump’s ‘Dirty Power Plan’ won’t turn back clock on energy

June 19, 2019

Clean Wisconsin criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s rewrite of the Clean Power Plan Wednesday, saying the new rule does not change the reality that clean energy like wind and solar are more economical than coal and natural gas.…

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Fossil Fuels in the Northland

May 22, 2019

Why we don’t need a new gas plant in Wisconsin.…

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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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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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Clean Wisconsin Files Suit Seeking Air Permit for Weston Power Plant

July 24, 2012

Clean Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today, asking the court to compel the DNR to issue an air permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation’s (WPS) Weston coal plant located in Rothschild, which has been operating with an expired air permit since 2009.…

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