CapX2020: Wisconsin PSC questions need

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission continues to question the need for a proposed high-voltage power line between Alma and Holmen, but the utilities behind the project say demand is there for more energy.
The PSC on Thursday released a final environmental assessment of the Wisconsin leg of CapX2020, incorporating comments from the public, state and federal [...]

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 Rochester, Minn., [...]

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 WKBT, La [...]

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 power line. [...]

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 Force
 
Format: Presentations will be 20 minutes each followed by responses to [...]

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 routes [...]

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

Comment Now on Power Line Concerns!

MAKE YOUR COMMENTS NOW TO THE WI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION by Friday Dec. 23, 2011.

Comments are due on the Wisconsin PSC’s DEIS for the Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse line.They must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011.
Sample form to help guide your thoughts is available from Carol Overland of nocapx2020.com.
Follow this link:
http://nocapx2020.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/comment-form.pdf

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Hot Radio- La Crosse County Opposes Project

LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD OPPOSES TWO MAJOR ENERGY TRANSMISSION PROJECTS
The La Crosse County Board is the first to formally oppose two major energy transmission projects that could come through Wisconsin.
LaCrosse County Board members passed a resolution that opposes the Capx2020 Project and American Transmission Company’s Badger-Coulee LIne.
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