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.…
Read MoreEPA 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…
Read MoreEnvironmental 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…
Read MoreTwo 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…
Read MoreCoal 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…
Read MorePSC 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…
Read MoreAlliant 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…
Read MoreCommunity 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…
Read MoreResidents 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…
Read MorePSC: 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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