Serves as a model for responsible energy production and fuels debate over proposed plant MADISON —DTE Energy Services announced its plan to convert the E.J. Stoneman power plant in Cassville, Wisconsin from a coal-fired facility to a 100 percent wood-waste-fueled facility after signing a purchase agreement to buy the plant on Thursday. “Converting this power
Buffer impacts of global warming MADISON — Enacting a comprehensive strategy to stop sewage overflows, halt invasive species and restore wetlands and other habitat will be essential in the effort to mitigate the impacts of global warming on Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes, according to a new report released today from the Healing
MADISON — With the signature of Governor Doyle today, Wisconsin approves the Great Lakes Compact, an agreement between eight state governors and two Canadian provinces not to divert water outside of the Great Lakes Region. “The Great Lakes provide Wisconsin residents with abundant recreational opportunities, they support strong industry and foster tourism,” said Melissa Malott,
Legislature passes Great Lakes Compact in special session MADISON — The state Legislature convened in a special session yesterday and passed the Great Lakes Compact, an agreement between eight states and two Canadian provinces not to divert water outside of the Great Lakes region. The Compact passed with an overwhelming majority of 97-1 in the
MADISON — Community members from across the state gathered today at Alliant Energy’s annual shareholder meeting to tell the corporation that the proposal to construct a coal plant in Cassville, Wisconsin is a bad investment for Wisconsin’s environment and economy. Following the protest, ratepayers and other stakeholders excluded from the Alliant shareholder meeting met with
Released draft of environmental impact statement cites environmental and economic concerns MADISON — Alliant’s proposed Cassville coal-fired power plant “is not the optimal generation choice” and “is not the least cost option under any scenario,” according to a draft environmental impact statement released by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin today. “This document affirms that
Wisconsin partners with U.K. in commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions MADISON — Wisconsin became an international partner in the fight against global warming yesterday with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom that encourages collaboration between the two in the effort to reduce global warming pollution. “Under the leadership of
Environmental groups will keep fighting for compliance with federal law OAK CREEK — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a revised permit that allows WE Energies to operate a highly controversial cooling water intake system at the new Elm Road coal plant in Oak Creek – a system that Robert F. Kennedy,
MADISON — Tuesday, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the Wisconsin Paper Council and several other industry lobby groups filed a lawsuit in Dane County, asking the court to stop the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) rule that would force industry to reduce the amount of mercury coming from utility and industrial smokestacks. The groups claim that
Clean Wisconsin releases “Great Lakes, Great Shores” report GREEN BAY — Elected state officials, local leaders and concerned citizens voiced their concern regarding the health of the Great Lakes today in a field hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. U.S. Representative Steve Kagen, representing
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