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.…
Read MoreState Grants Mercury Limit Challenge
October 16, 2013
Hearing Upcoming on Department of Natural Resources Permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corp. MADISON — The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has…
Read MoreClean 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…
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