Archive for April, 2010
More groups join call for veto of waste-to-energy bill
Shortly following the end of the legislative session, RENEW Wisconsin wrote to Governor Jim Doyle asking him to veto Senate Bill 273, which would allow “plasma gasification” of municipal wastes to generate electricity. RENEW sought the veto because the bill would allow the electricity to be called renewable and count toward the renewable energy requirements [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cape Wind gains go-ahead
From an article in The New York Times: After nine years of regulatory review, the federal government gave the green light on Wednesday to the nation’s first offshore wind farm, a fiercely contested project off the coast of Cape Cod. Opponents said they would continue to fight construction of the farm, known as Cape Wind, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Guest column: Trash to energy
RENEW does not support gasification of wastes when the resulting energy is called renewable energy under a renewable portfolio standard, but we honor Jack Lundee’s polite request to have his commentary posted on RENEW’s blog: When it comes to environmental discussion, waste management is an environmental concern that many feel needs to be addressed. Many [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Renewable Energy Not Responsible for MGE Rate Increase
IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2010 MORE INFORMATION Michael Vickerman RENEW Wisconsin 608.255.4044 mvickerman@renewwisconsin.org Renewable Energy Not Responsible for MGE Rate Increase Higher costs associated with fossil fuel generation are driving Madison Gas & Electric’s costs higher, according to testimony submitted by company witnesses. The utility filed an application last week with the Public Service Commission [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )This Earth Day a bust at State Capitol
From a column by Bill Berry in The Capital Times: It was the 40th anniversary of Earth Day last week. Fittingly, we celebrated the past — because the present hasn’t given us much to brag about. In fact, 2010 will go down as a real stinker in Wisconsin when it comes to the environment. Gov. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )RENEW Wisconsin calls for veto of waste-to-energy bill
IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2010 MORE INFORMATION Michael Vickerman RENEW Wisconsin 608.255.4044 mvickerman@renewwisconsin.org RENEW Wisconsin Calls for Veto of Waste-to-Energy Bill RENEW Wisconsin called on Governor Jim Doyle to veto a bill that allows garbage to qualify as a renewable energy resource. “The bill (Senate Bill 273), passed in the last hours of the final [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Wisconsin Democrats say no to Clean Energy on Earth Day
A news release issued by Clean Wisconsin: MADISON — Hours ago, the democratically controlled state Legislature failed the people of Wisconsin when it adjourned before taking up the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “It’s ironic that on Earth Day, our Democrat-led state Legislature effectively killed a vital piece of clean energy legislation,” says Keith Reopelle, senior [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )State needs clean energy goal
From an editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal: Wisconsin needs an ambitious goal for boosting clean energy and efficiency. Our state leaders also need to let the private sector find the best ways to achieve the higher standard. Thursday is Earth Day. It also is the final day of session before the Legislature adjourns for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Babies and cats want Clean Energy Jobs Act passed; 25% renewables by 2025
The video is one of eight in Wisconsin Environment’s Clean Energy Jobs Act Video Contest. From a news release issued by Wisconsin Environment: Vote for your favorite in the Clean Energy Jobs Act Video Contest Madison – As the legislature considers the Clean Energy Jobs Act, citizens from across Wisconsin have created short videos to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Utilities and businesses urge passage of Clean Energy Jobs Act
From a news release issued by CREWE, a coalition of the following organizations — CleanPower, Alliant Energy, EcoEnergy, Johnson Controls, Xcel Energy, C5•6 Technologies, Axley Brynelson, Madison Gas and Electric, Orion Energy Systems, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Wisconsin Energy Corp., Poblocki Sign Company, Emerging Energies of Wisconsin, MillerCoors, American Transmission Co., WPPI Energy, DTE Energy [...]
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