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CapX2020 plan draws crowd in Holmen

HOLMEN — The latest meeting on the proposed CapX2020 transmission line was nearing its end when a woman shouted from the back of the room. “I’m sorry, but isn’t it safer to build underground than overhead?” Brenda Herman asked. Twice. Both methods are safe, said Tom Hillstrom, Xcel Energy’s permitting leader for the Hampton to [...]

Holmen weighs in on CapX2020

HOLMEN, Wis. — Flipping on a light switch is something we do every day. But how often do we think about where that electricity comes from? That’s at the center of the debate in Holmen, where residents had a chance to speak out Monday night on the controversial CapX2020 power line project. by Jenna Troum [...]

CapX2020 Public Information Meeting held in Holmen

Holmen, WI (WXOW)– A public information meeting on the controversial CapX2020 project was held in Holmen Monday night. Attendees heard presentations from Xcel Energy and the Citizens Energy Task Force, who opposes the project. Representative Steve Doyle acted as the moderator for the meeting, which will provided details about the proposal for the 150 mile long [...]

SAVE THIS DATE! 1/30/2012 —Major Community Meeting—

POWERLINE ALERT – UPDATE!   BIG NEWS!   CapX2020 Information Meeting-hosted by State Rep. Doyle   WHEN:  Monday, January 30, 2012; 6:00 to 7:30 pm   WHERE: Holmen High School Commons Area                 1001 McHugh Road; Holmen, WI (at Briggs Road)   WHAT:  Information about Capx2020 Project.                Presenters: CapX 2020 and Citizens Energy Task [...]

Power Line Alert – Please Attend – week of Jan. 9th

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

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 [...]

Power Line Alert – Please Attend – week of Jan. 9th

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

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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.