SAVE THIS DATE! 1/30/2012 —Major Community Meeting—
Posted on | January 26, 2012 | No Comments
This Monday January 30th from 6 - 7:30 - at the Holmen High School Commons
Community Meeting on CapX2020 Power Line Project
Hosted by WI State Rep. Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska) and WI State Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse)
This meeting will include a presentation by Xcel Energy and Dairyland Power Cooperative on the Hampton to Rochester to La Crosse transmission line application.
The Citizens Energy Task Force will be presenting in opposition to the line. More details will be posted. A Question & Answer session will also be included.
Power Line Alert - Please Attend - week of Jan. 9th
Posted on | January 10, 2012 | No Comments
For more information, contact Joe Morse 507-452-8232
PLEASE ATTEND - Week of Jan. 9th!
COMMENT… VOICE YOUR CONCERNS!
Federal Agency (RUS) has reviewed CapX2020–Draft Results are Out!Click for details
Wisconsin Ponders Power Lines
Posted on | January 10, 2012 | No Comments
by Sarah Squires, Winona Post, January 10, 2012
Power line towers that rival the height of the Statue of Liberty are being constructed across Minnesota, expected to cross the Mississippi River in Alma, Wis. But where they go from there is still up in the air, with permitting from Wisconsin not yet secure and two routes still on the table: one that would follow existing lines along the Great River Road south to La Crosse, another that would head inland to Arcadia and then run south.
CapX2020 is a joint initiative of 11 transmission-owning utilities in Minnesota and the surrounding region, adding 345kV lines from Brookings, South Dakota across Minnesota to La Crosse, Wis. The lines will eventually connect to the Badger Coulee line to Madison and then to other lines that head to Chicago and farther east. Project advocates say the new power lines are needed to meet future energy demands in the area, and will include renewable energy sources to help meet Minnesota’s renewable energy standard, requiring 25 percent of electricity to come from renewable sources by 2025.
But a growing group of concerned residents has been organizing in opposition to the project. Some worry that the new power lines — 150 feet tall — will impact the scenic Great River Road, mar the bluffs on the Wisconsin side and harm the sensitive environments along the Mississippi River. Others don’t want to give up their land or homes to eminent domain for the project and worry about declining property values, and still others believe the lines aren’t needed, and are really an attempt to bring coal power from the Dakotas to the eastern part of the country, while asking rate payers in Minnesota and Wisconsin to foot the bill.
Power Line Alert - Please Attend - week of Jan. 9th
Posted on | January 4, 2012 | No Comments
For more information, contact Joe Morse 507-452-8232
PLEASE ATTEND - Week of Jan. 9th!
COMMENT… VOICE YOUR CONCERNS!
Federal Agency (RUS) has reviewed CapX2020–Draft Results are Out!Click for details
Comment Now on Power Line Concerns!
Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments
MAKE YOUR COMMENTS NOW TO THE WI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION by Friday Dec. 23, 2011.
Comments are due on the Wisconsin PSC’s DEIS for the Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse line.They must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011.
Sample form to help guide your thoughts is available from Carol Overland of nocapx2020.com.
Follow this link:
http://nocapx2020.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/comment-form.pdf
email the comments to william.fannucchi@wisconsin.gov
More on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, see our media release here:
Hot Radio- La Crosse County Opposes Project
Posted on | December 17, 2011 | No Comments
LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD OPPOSES TWO MAJOR ENERGY TRANSMISSION PROJECTS
The La Crosse County Board is the first to formally oppose two major energy transmission projects that could come through Wisconsin.
LaCrosse County Board members passed a resolution that opposes the Capx2020 Project and American Transmission Company’s Badger-Coulee LIne.
WKBT TV-8 La Crosse County opposes powerline projects
Posted on | December 17, 2011 | No Comments
LA CROSSE, Wis. — The La Crosse County Board is showing its opposition to two proposed powerline projects that would run through the county.
Thursday night the board approved a resolution stating its opposition to the CapX2020 and Badger Coulee transmission line projects.
The resolution says the high voltage power lines would have negative effects on the environment, people’s health and their wallets.
WXOW- TV 19 County Board Votes to Oppose CAPX 2020 Project
Posted on | December 17, 2011 | No Comments
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of a resolution opposing the CAPX2020 powerline project.
The resolution introduced by Board member Marilyn Pedretti also requests additional public hearings in La Crosse on the issue, along with a request for detailed information about the need for the project.
The Board supported the resolution by a vote of 26 to 2. Two members abstained.
La Crosse County Board Opposes Power Lines–Resolution Passes!
Posted on | December 16, 2011 | No Comments
La Crosse, Tribune – La Crosse, WI By BETSY BLOOM
The La Crosse County Board on Thursday formally opposed two proposed high-voltage power line projects that would route through the county.
There isn’t a need for this line,” said Supervisor Marilyn Pedretti, who introduced the resolution objecting to the CapX2020 and American Transmission Company 345-kilovolt lines.
Though mostly symbolic, the county’s stance will be recorded with the Public Service Commission as it considers applications for the two projects in the coming year
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Please attend this important meeting Thursday Dec. 15th, 2011
Posted on | December 14, 2011 | No Comments
ACTIVATE… ALERT… OPPOSE!
Power Line Breaking News: La Crosse County Board Considers Opposition Resolution this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.
What: La Crosse County Board considers resolution opposing CapX 2020 and Badger Coulee power lines
Date: Thursday Dec. 15
Time: 6:00PM
Location: La Crosse County Administration Center - 400 No. 4th St. La Crosse
County Board Room
**PUBLIC IS WELCOME**
What: Meeting of the whole
Why: Citizens Energy Task Force has been informed that Board member Marilyn Pedretti will introduce a resolution opposing CapX 2020 super high voltage power line.
Over the last six months, citizens have been organizing in the counties along the projected route of the massive 170 ft. high power line and meeting with local elected officials to oppose this project to protect their land and promote locally produced and distributed energy.
La Crosse County towns of Holland and Farmington as well as Holmen School Board have passed resolutions opposing CapX which supports the Dec. 15th La Crosse County opposition resolution. Citizen opposition to the construction of the power line continues to grow and petitions in opposition to the line with nearly 800 names from the region will be presented to the county board at the meeting. Significant citizen attendance at the meeting is expected as well as a demonstration of concerned residents prior to the meeting showing support for the resolution.
Please attend this important meeting - open to the public.
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