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Environmentalists, business owners, farmers and labor support wind siting reform at joint hearing MADISON — Representatives from environmental, business, farm, and labor organizations convened today in a joint legislative hearing held at the Capitol to encourage legislators to create jobs and improve outdoor air quality by passing sensible standards for permitting safe wind farms in

Broad spectrum of stakeholders outlines strong recommendations MINNEAPOLIS — Environmental groups, utilities, petroleum and manufacturing corporations working to advise the Midwestern Governors Association met today in Minneapolis and agreed on draft final recommendations for a Midwest cap and trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

New report shows vast potential for energy savings and job growth MADISON — Wisconsin could save hundreds of millions of dollars and create over 7000 permanent jobs by investing in energy efficiency according to a draft report released yesterday by the Energy Center of Wisconsin.