governorsWind on the Wires Applauds Governors’ Plan for Transmission Lines and Clean EnergyPosted September 19th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
Wind on the Wires, a collaboration of the Midwest’s leading wind energy developers, clean energy advocates, tribal representatives and others, cheered the announcement today of the formation of Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative.
Michigan’s Governor Leads Town Hall Meeting at the DNCPosted August 29th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm highlighted energy issues at the Democratic National Convention when she moderated a town hall meeting. A new clean-energy plan will create jobs and improve the economy, she told the crowd. As she wrapped up her speech, Michigan delegates cheered her name. Gov. ...read more » March 19, 2008: Rally Pushes for Action Against Coal Power PlantsPosted March 19th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovIowa's Sierra Club and Community Energy Solutions urged Governor Chet Culver to oppose new coal plants, namely the ones proposed in Marshalltown and Waterloo. Times Republican March 18, 2008: Anti-coal Coalition Urging Granholm to Reject New Power PlantsPosted March 18th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovMichigan's Clean Energy Now urged Governor Jennifer Granholm to make an executive order against new coal plants. Bay City Times March 18, 2008: Doyle: Cut Mercury Pollution 90 PercentPosted March 18th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovWisconsin Governor Jim Doyle put forward an administrative rule to decrease mercury pollution from coal plants, one reason being that it will reduce health-care related costs. Capital Times Wisconsin Global Warming Task Force Public HearingsPosted March 14th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovFor the last year, Wisconsin's governor-appointed Global Warming Task Force has been developing recommendations to reduce the state's global warming pollution. They have made initial recommendations but are now seeking public comment throughout the state. Public hearings are being held March 19 in Madison, La Crosse, Green Bay and Milwaukee. ...read more »
Clean Wisconsin Radio AdPosted March 14th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovClick above to hear Clean Wisconsin's radio ad to promote the March 19 public hearings of the Global Warming Task Force. 0:59 minutes (1.14 MB)
Feb. 27, 2008: Granholm: State Losing Jobs Without Renewable Energy MandatePosted February 27th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm continues her efforts to increase the state's renewable energy in order to create jobs and improve the economy. Associated Press Feb. 26, 2008: Rounds: Bush on Board with EthanolPosted February 26th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovSouth Dakota Governor Mike Rounds went to Washington, D.C., for the annual National Governors Association meeting. While there, he joined other governors in attempt to lobby President Bush to further develop home-grown energy. Argus Leader Governors Advance Clean EnergyPosted February 26th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovThe National Governors Association met in Washington, D.C., Sunday to promote a clean energy future. The group launched its "Securing a Clean Energy Future" initiative in December and continued the discussion at the weekend's meeting. Minnesota Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty heads the National Governors Association. ...read more »  |
