NAWO Study Finds Distributed Generation Cheaper than Conventional Transmission Development

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September 21, 2009                                                                      Contact:  George Crocker    cell 651-491-9726
Transmission For Local, Distributed Electric Generators Much Cheaper Than Conventional Transmission Development, Finds New Minnesota Utility Study.
A new study released on September 15th by the Minnesota Department of Commerce contains [...]

CapX2020 says Otter Tail opt out okay

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CapX2020 says Otter Tail opt out okay (09/20/2009)
By Sarah Elmquist
The proposed 700-mile transmission power line that could cut through Winona’s bluffs won’t be stopped if a proposed South Dakota coal plant project fails, even though the new lines would carry that coal-generated energy across the state.
CapX2020, a consortium of electric companies including [...]

POWER LINE TRUTH – EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

POWERLINE TRUTH is an educational campaign designed to help citizens learn more about the best direction for our energy future. The “Ten Truths” are specific reasons why new ultra high voltage power lines are not needed. POWER LINE TRUTH explores methods to move forward with “smart” energy that is local, renewable, safe and cost-effective. [...]

MEDIA ALERT: CITIZENS ENERGY TASK FORCE APPEALS DECISION

MEDIA ALERT:
Sept. 10, 2009 - For Immediate Release:
CITIZENS ENERGY TASK FORCE APPEALS DECISION BY MINN. PUBLIC UTILITIES ON NEED FOR CAPX2020 HIGH VOLTAGE PROJECT
-Citizens Group Proposes Local, Clean Renewable Energy Versus More Coal Energy with CapX2020
On Sept. 9, 2009, Citizens Energy Task Force (www.cetf.us) filed a petition to appeal the August 10, [...]

Group challenging plans for three high-voltage lines

Group challenging plans for three high-voltage lines across Minn.
by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio
September 9, 2009
St. Paul, Minn. — A citizens group is challenging plans for three major transmission lines across Minnesota, but backers of the so-called Cap-X project say the lines are key to the state’s energy future.
The Citizens Energy Task Force is [...]