WXOW- TV 19 County Board Votes to Oppose CAPX 2020 Project
Posted on | December 17, 2011 | No Comments
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of a resolution opposing the CAPX2020 powerline project.
The resolution introduced by Board member Marilyn Pedretti also requests additional public hearings in La Crosse on the issue, along with a request for detailed information about the need for the project.
The Board supported the resolution by a vote of 26 to 2. Two members abstained.
La Crosse County Board Opposes Power Lines–Resolution Passes!
Posted on | December 16, 2011 | No Comments
La Crosse, Tribune – La Crosse, WI By BETSY BLOOM
The La Crosse County Board on Thursday formally opposed two proposed high-voltage power line projects that would route through the county.
There isn’t a need for this line,” said Supervisor Marilyn Pedretti, who introduced the resolution objecting to the CapX2020 and American Transmission Company 345-kilovolt lines.
Though mostly symbolic, the county’s stance will be recorded with the Public Service Commission as it considers applications for the two projects in the coming year
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Please attend this important meeting Thursday Dec. 15th, 2011
Posted on | December 14, 2011 | No Comments
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Power Line Breaking News: La Crosse County Board Considers Opposition Resolution this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.
What: La Crosse County Board considers resolution opposing CapX 2020 and Badger Coulee power lines
Date: Thursday Dec. 15
Time: 6:00PM
Location: La Crosse County Administration Center - 400 No. 4th St. La Crosse
County Board Room
**PUBLIC IS WELCOME**
What: Meeting of the whole
Why: Citizens Energy Task Force has been informed that Board member Marilyn Pedretti will introduce a resolution opposing CapX 2020 super high voltage power line.
Over the last six months, citizens have been organizing in the counties along the projected route of the massive 170 ft. high power line and meeting with local elected officials to oppose this project to protect their land and promote locally produced and distributed energy.
La Crosse County towns of Holland and Farmington as well as Holmen School Board have passed resolutions opposing CapX which supports the Dec. 15th La Crosse County opposition resolution. Citizen opposition to the construction of the power line continues to grow and petitions in opposition to the line with nearly 800 names from the region will be presented to the county board at the meeting. Significant citizen attendance at the meeting is expected as well as a demonstration of concerned residents prior to the meeting showing support for the resolution.
Please attend this important meeting - open to the public.
Letter to Editor - Coal the reason for power line project
Posted on | December 14, 2011 | No Comments
According to the National Climatic Data Center, the United States had 12 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2011, with climate instability the likely cause.
The primary cause of global warming is the generation of electricity by burning coal. The coal industry is heavily subsidized by our federal government. Taxpayers pony up $17 billion a year in corporate welfare for the coal industry, according to the Environmental Law Institute.
Let’s look at the CAPX2020 power line clear-cutting its way across Minnesota and Wisconsin to hook up with Badger Coulee Line as part of a grid to carry electricity east. The Public Service Commission says western Wisconsin doesn’t need this line.
Follow the line to its origin in North Dakota, the largest lignite coal deposit in the world. The power line will facilitate the coal-generated electricity export business. And we get to chip in again with increased utility rates, decreased property values, degraded environment and global warming.
The rule of “economic dispatch” means the cheapest electricity (coal) goes on the line first before any renewable energy.
We have limited time and money to switch from coal to local renewable energy. Because of low electrical demand, the door of opportunity is still open, but it’s closing fast.
Ask your county board supervisor to vote against the power lines at their Thursday meeting.
by Linda Van Art Click for details
Please attend this important meeting Thursday Dec. 15th, 2011
Posted on | December 13, 2011 | No Comments
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Power Line Breaking News: La Crosse County Board Considers Opposition Resolution this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.
What: La Crosse County Board considers resolution opposing CapX 2020 and Badger Coulee power lines
Date: Thursday Dec. 15
Time: 6:00PM
Location: La Crosse County Administration Center - 400 No. 4th St. La Crosse
County Board Room
**PUBLIC IS WELCOME**
What: Meeting of the whole
Why: Citizens Energy Task Force has been informed that Board member Marilyn Pedretti will introduce a resolution opposing CapX 2020 super high voltage power line.
Over the last six months, citizens have been organizing in the counties along the projected route of the massive 170 ft. high power line and meeting with local elected officials to oppose this project to protect their land and promote locally produced and distributed energy.
La Crosse County towns of Holland and Farmington as well as Holmen School Board have passed resolutions opposing CapX which supports the Dec. 15th La Crosse County opposition resolution. Citizen opposition to the construction of the power line continues to grow and petitions in opposition to the line with nearly 800 names from the region will be presented to the county board at the meeting. Significant citizen attendance at the meeting is expected as well as a demonstration of concerned residents prior to the meeting showing support for the resolution.
Please attend this important meeting - open to the public.
Take Action Now for Dec. 15th, 2011 La Crosse County Board Resolution. Urgent Help is needed.
Posted on | December 7, 2011 | No Comments
Please contact La Crosse County Board Supervisors before Thursday, December 15, 2011.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? A resolution opposing the CapX2020 and the ATC powerline will be up for a vote at the County Board 6:00 pm meeting on Dec. 15.
Controversial CapX2020 project facing new opposition
Posted on | November 29, 2011 | No Comments
The controversial CapX2020 project is meeting some new opposition. This time from a school.
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Holmen School board formally opposes CapX2020
Posted on | November 29, 2011 | No Comments
The Holmen School Board voted Monday night to formally oppose the proposed CapX2020 high-voltage power line project. Board President Tim Medinger said that the board was compelled to adopt a resolution because of its role as a custodian of taxpayer dollars.
by Jo Anne Killeen Onalaska Holmen Courier-Life Click for details
Holmen School Board considers opposing power line route
Posted on | November 26, 2011 | No Comments
The Holmen School Board is considering a resolution opposing a high voltage power line project.The board could take action on the proposal Nov. 28 after hearing comments Monday night for and against the proposed CapX2020 high-voltage line and a proposed Wisconsin power line extension
Jay Clark, associate superintendent, said the resolution looks at five issues: health and safety, short- and long-term financial implications, land use implications, residential growth implications and energy needs in western Wisconsin.
by Jo Anne Killeen November 17, 2011 Onalaska-Holmen Courier-Life click here for details
Report casts doubt on big power line project for La Crosse area
Posted on | November 18, 2011 | No Comments
A report by Wisconsin Public Service Commission staff says a proposed high-voltage power line that would cross the Mississippi River from Minnesota into Wisconsin near La Crosse may not be justified — at least, in terms of the needs of the La Crosse area.
The draft environmental impact statement, released this week, raises doubts about the CapX2020 project coming into Wisconsin.
by Judy Newman, Wisconsin State Journal, November 17, 2011 click for details
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