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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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EPA Releases New Standards for Toxic Mercury Pollution

December 21, 2011

Standards will improve health by reducing pollution from coal-fired power plants MADISON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled new standards for mercury…

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Environmental Groups File Suit Seeking Air Permit for Valley Power Plant

August 4, 2010

One of state’s dirtiest coal plants operates without permit MADISON — Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed suit against the Wisconsin Department…

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Two Presque Isle Coal Units Go Offline

October 9, 2009

With proven, renewable energy, now’s the time to map out plan for other dirty plants to be shuttered MADISON/PRESQUE ISLE, MI — Air…

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Coal Plant Proposal Rejected for First Time in Wisconsin History

November 11, 2008

Historic decision will save ratepayers money and reduce pollution MADISON — Wisconsin regulators rejected a proposal to build a conventional coal plant for…

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PSC Staff Slam Alliant’s Proposed Cassville Coal Plant

August 12, 2008

Proposed plant too expensive, use of renewable fuels uncertain MADISON — Alliant Energy’s proposed Cassville coal plant would increase electricity bills and might…

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Alliant to PSC: Don’t Consider Global Warming in Coal Plant Proposal

July 9, 2008

Argument inconsistent with company’s support of Global Warming Task Force recommendations MADISON — Less than two weeks after voting in favor of recommendations…

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Community Members Demand DNR Uphold Law and Protect Lake Michigan

June 9, 2008

OAK CREEK — Community members from across the state gathered today at a public hearing held in the Oak Creek Community Center to…

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Residents to Alliant: “Stop Poisoning our Air, Water and Future”

May 15, 2008

MADISON — Community members from across the state gathered today at Alliant Energy’s annual shareholder meeting to tell the corporation that the proposal…

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

May 14, 2008

Released draft of environmental impact statement cites environmental and economic concerns MADISON — Alliant’s proposed Cassville coal-fired power plant “is not the optimal…

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