ATC Eliminates Options of Power Line Route

The Kickapoo Valley –one of the state’s most scenic regions — is no longer under consideration for a high-voltage transmission line through the Coulee Region. American Transmission Co. on Tuesday unveiled preliminary route alternatives for the proposed 345-kilovolt Badger Coulee line that would connect the Madison area with CapX2020, another proposed high-voltage line from the [...]

ATC Announces Round of Open Houses for Badger Coulee Line

MADISON, Wis. – American Transmission Co. is continuing a multi-year public outreach process for the proposed Badger Coulee Transmission Line Project with the third in a series of public open houses presenting preliminary routes for the proposed 150- to 170-mile, 345-kilovolt line from north of the La Crosse area to northern Dane County. Approximately 9,000 [...]

Opponents of CapX2020 power line project hand-deliver petition

 CENTERVILLE, Wis. — More people had a chance to speak out Wednesday night against a controversial proposed power line project. The CapX2020 project would build 150 miles of power lines between Wisconsin and Minnesota. In Centerville Wednesday, people had two chances to share their opinions on the project that has been in the works since [...]

Energetic debate

CENTERVILLE, Wis. — Richard Daffinson is running out of time. The Holmen, Wis., resident is sitting on what he describes as a generous offer from a private entity looking to buy his 80-acre farm, but is hesitant to finalize a deal. Before he sells the land that’s been in his family for years, he wants [...]

CapX2020: Public Hearings In Centerville

CENTERVILLE,WI(WXOW)–Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin, Dairyland Power Cooperative and WPPI Energy asked the Wisconsin Public Service Commission or PSC to approve the high voltage power line known as CapX2020. “The applicant comes in and proposes a number of routes, during the review process other interested parties may have suggested some route alternatives,” says PSC’s Spokesperson, Cynthia [...]

Opponents of CapX2020 power line project hand-deliver petition

CENTERVILLE, Wis.– More people had a chance to speak out Wednesday night against a controversial proposed power line project. The CapX2020 project would build 150 miles of power lines between Wisconsin and Minnesota. In Centerville Wednesday, people had two chances to share their opinions on the project that has been in the works since 2007. [...]

Public hearings this week 3/13 & 3/14 for CapX2020

Tuesday, March 13 Alma American Legion 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Centerville Community Center 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Please come early–there is likely to be a very large attendance at these meetings. wkbt news click here for all the details

Lawmakers should stand up to power lines

There will be public hearings this week in Alma and Centerville regarding the largest civil engineering project after Interstate 90 to be built in western Wisconsin — the CapX2020 power line. As the Tribune reported, the state’s Public Service Commission engineers remain unconvinced of its need for our area or our state. Linda Van Art, [...]

Last Chance to Voice Concerns on Capx2020

The WI State Public Service Commission has the final say on if and where the transmission lines can be built. ATTEND PUBLIC HEARINGS THIS WEEK: -Tues. March 13 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – American Legion in Alma -Wed., March 14 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – Centerville Community Center **Note: CETF asked [...]

CapX2020 comment deadline today!

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold hearings next week on CapX2020. These will be the last chances for the public to comment on the segment of the line between Alma and Holmen. March 13; 1 p.m., 6 p.m., American Legion, 501 N. Main St., Alma March 14; 1 p.m., 6 p.m., Centerville Community Center, [...]