Citizens Energy Task Force

… for a sustainable energy future

Take Action

Help us work for a sustainable energy future. You can make a difference!

  • Become a member of CETF!
  • Contact us to volunteer for our efforts!
  • Help CETF with public education and legal expenses!
    • By check to:
      Citizens Energy Task Force
      P. O. Box 601
      Castle Rock, MN 55010
    • Online:
    • Or, make your donation tax-deductible by running it through our partner:
      Mississippi River Revival
      CETF Fund
      P. O. Box 315
      Winona, MN 55987
    • Donations are accepted from CETF members and will be distributed to current Public Education and/or Legal Initiatives as determined by CETF Steering Committee.
  • Spread the word! The CapX2020 project affects everyone who lives in the path of the proposed powerlines.  Here are some helpful documents you can print and share with anyone you know who may be interested.
  • Call and email your state and federal legislators to let them know your concerns about CapX2020.
  • Watch this space for more opportunities.

  • Join Now!

    Show your support by taking a moment now to join us. It's free!

  • Donate to CETF. Funds will support public education initiatives and legal expenses.

    We have hundreds of Wisconsin and Minnesota members. If you'd like to learn more, get involved, become a member or make a donation, feel free to give us a call. Contact Beverly Topp at 612-702-6127 or Jeremy Chipps at 608-317-5700.

  • About

    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
    Read more...

  • 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.