Citizens Energy Task Force

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NAWO Study Finds Distributed Generation Cheaper than Conventional Transmission Development

NORTH AMERICAN WATER OFFICE – P. O.  Box 174 LAKE ELMO, MN 55042 Phone: 651-770-3861 PRESS RELEASE                                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 [...]

CapX2020 says Otter Tail opt out okay

WINONA POST (also attached) http://www.winonapost.com/stock/functions/VDG_Pub/detail.php?choice=32793&home_page=1&archives= 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 [...]

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. These [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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    The Citizens Energy Task Force (CETF) is a coalition of neighbors and citizens concerned about the proposed CapX2020 high voltage transmission lines in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As a legally registered "intervening party" in the CapX2020 permitting process, we represent the concerns of citizens who question the need for these particular high voltage power lines, and who support clean, sustainable, locally-generated power sources.

    The permitting process is going on now and we need you
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  • Support Clean Renewable Energy

    YOU BELIEVE citizens should have an influence on what type of energy is produced for Minnesota's and Wisconsin's energy needs and how far it travels.

    ADD YOUR VOICE to the CapX public hearing in your community. Speak up and write - your opinions matter.

    ADD YOUR VOICE to change the unfair eminent domain law, which exempts utilities from laws helping landowners to get a fair price in eminent domain.

    WE NEED YOUR HELP to raise money, inform citizens and get the word out.

    THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to have a voice in our energy future and to impact whether or not these lines will be built.