A Fitting Tribute

Posted on 4/22/10 by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Legislature should celebrate Earth Day by passing legislation that would help the state address climate change and grow green jobs. The state Legislature could give Wisconsin's celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday a real boost by approving the latest version of the Clean Energy Jobs Act. The bill is aimed at reducing the state's reliance on fossil fuels and encouraging the growth of green technology and green jobs. A recent analysis by the state Public Service   Read More

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State Journal Editorial in honor of Earth Day: State needs clean energy goal

Posted on 4/22/10 by Wisconsin State Journal

Wisconsin needs an ambitious goal for boosting clean energy and efficiency. Our state leaders also need to let the private sector find the best ways to achieve the higher standard. Thursday is Earth Day. It also is the final day of session before the Legislature adjourns for the year. State lawmakers should find a way to pass a clean energy bill with more buy-in and flexibility.   Read More

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Journal Sentinel urges passage of Clean Energy Jobs Act

Posted on 4/20/10 by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The state Legislature is expected to vote today on the Clean Energy Jobs Act. As we argued last week, now is the time to pass this bill and move Wisconsin forward on clean technology and job growth.
In addition, a new analysis by the state Public Service Commission says the bill as modified will result in significant savings for ratepayers in coming years.   Read More

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Clean Energy Jobs Act clears Assembly committee

Posted on 4/16/10 by The Daily Reporter

The Clean Energy Jobs Act is now ready for a full Assembly vote. The Assembly Special Committee on Clean Energy Jobs approved the bill Thursday on a 6-3 vote. A 150-page substitute amendment to the bill was introduced Tuesday. The dissenting votes came from the committee’s three Republican members, state Reps. Mike Huebsch, R-West Salem,   Read More

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Wisconsin's scaled-back clean energy bill unveiled

Posted on 4/14/10 by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A stripped-down version of a bill to control carbon emissions was introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday, a measure that would sharply increase the use of renewable energy and open the door to new nuclear reactors in Wisconsin. The revisions were drafted in response to concerns of business groups and politicians who said the original bill was too unwieldy, controversial and, potentially, costly.   Read More

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