March 19, 2008: Rally Pushes for Action Against Coal Power PlantsPosted March 19th, 2008 by elenaIowa'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 elenaMichigan'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 elenaWisconsin 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 March 17, 2008: Senator Remains Tireless in Push for Energy PolicyPosted March 17th, 2008 by elenaThe Pioneer Press profiles Sen. Ellen Anderson and her ceaseless fight for clean energy. Pioneer Press March 15, 2008: Dakota Refinery is Supposed to be 'Green,' but is it?Posted March 15th, 2008 by elenaHyperion Resources says that its oil refinery will be green-friendly in South Dakota, but others beg to differ. Associated Press March 13, 2008: Otter Tail Power Ordered to Get Independent Audit of CostsPosted March 13th, 2008 by elenaWith Otter Tail Power customers complaining, the North Dakota Public Service Commission has ordered the utility to get an audit. Associated Press March 13, 2008: We Energies Seeks Another Rate IncreasePosted March 13th, 2008 by elenaLike many utilities around the region, Wisconsin's We Energies is raising its rates. Journal Sentinel March 11, 2008: Biodiesel Tax Break ApprovedPosted March 11th, 2008 by elenaA new South Dakota law grants a tax break for biodiesel. Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Mike Rounds has signed legislation to provide a tax break for motorists who buy biodiesel fuel. ...read more » March 9, 2008: Green Mortgages: A Way to Finance UpgradesPosted March 9th, 2008 by elenaThe Chicago Tribune showcases an area couple that received money back through an energy-efficient mortgage. Chicago Tribune March 7, 2008: State Will Give Nonprofits $213,000 for Utility HearingPosted March 7th, 2008 by elenaThe Wisconsin Public Service Commission will grant more than $200,000 for state nonprofits to fight Alliant Energy's proposed coal plant. Journal Sentinel  |
