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 [...]

