• Smoking Officer Leaves Utility Commission High & Dry - Officer nominated by SOUL for Cop of the Year.
• SOUL Reacts To PSC Approval Of Transmission Line - Blatant disregard for public, ratepayers and economic well-being of state, say group leaders. 
  • Read the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's story on the decision
  • See what the PSC Commissioners said  [14kb pdf file.  If you can't read this article, we will send you a text version if you contact us.] 
  • Clean Wisconsin and CUB respond to decision. [Both are 7kb pdf files.  If you can't read these, we will send you a text version if you contact us.] 
• Last Public Hearing On Transmission Line - Public testifies against the line for 9 hours at packed hearing in Ladysmith. 
• SOUL Announces 2nd Annual Citizens Energy Forum - Nov. 1 for Eau Claire affair on common sense energy policy for Wisconsin.
• A Few Photos From The Transmission Line Hearings - Tom Kraeger covers Solon Springs.
• Public Speaks Out Again Against Transmission Line - 2nd day of public hearings brings more opposition.  And listen to an audio report from the 1st day's hearing.
• Residents Decry Transmission Line - read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's story on the public hearings.  And view a statement from Rep. Gary Sherman opposing the 345,000 volt transmission line proposal. [15kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.] 
• SOUL Reponds To Transmission Line Allegations - Utility misleading public with tales of northern Wisconsin impact.
• PSC Adopts Distributed Power Generation Standards - Rep. Schooff praises the PSC for moving to improve the electrical generation system.[28kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.] 
• Utility Fumbling Drove Up Transmission Line Costs - Doubling in costs not due to opponents, says utility executive.
• $2.8 Billion Power Line Plan - Transmission firm has 10 year agenda to upgrade state grid; consumers would pay for it.
• Doyle Streamlines Transmission Line Planning - Seeks coordination between DNR & PSC plus renewed emphasis on renewable energy sources and energy conservation. [41kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.] 
• CUB Testifies That Proposed Powerline Increases Grid Unreliability - Line proposal very vulnerable to risks, says consultant. [10kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.] 
• PSC Schedules Public Hearings On Transmission Line - 3 hearings in October for public input. [20kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.]
• Blackout Proves Arrowhead Wrong For WI - CUB argues for alternatives to power line.[7kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.] 
• Gov. Issues Executive Order On Transmission Line Permitting - Doyle calls for streamlining approval process. [45kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.]
  • Reactions to the Gov's Executive order from the Sierra Club, the PSC , the Energy Lifeline Coalition , and State Sen. Rob Cowles .  
• PSC Announces Public Hearings For Transmission Line - Hearings will be held in 7 county area. [17kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.]
• Informational Powerline Meeting Stirs Controversy - Police shut down Superior meeting before its scheduled closing.  And the debate continues at a Wausau open house. 
• Expert Questions Powerline Capability - Line near Eau Claire would have fewer impacts and be cheaper.
• CUB Expert Says Transmission Line Flawed - Alternative is $100 million cheaper. [9kb pdf file.  If you don't have Adobe's latest pdf file reader, click here for a free copy.  We will also send you a text version of this article if you contact us.]
• Report Supports Power Line Cost Increase - Consultant hired by the PSC says $234 million increase for Duluth- to- Wausau line is reasonable (but the report doesn't say whether or not the line is needed or the best choice).
• Spokesperson For WI Public Service Commission Goes To Work For Transmission Co. - Revolving door moves Annemarie Newman to American Transmission Company, the firm behind the Duluth-to-Wausau 345,000 volt transmission line.
• Images From The Namekagon River Crossing Rally  
• New Transmission Line From Tomahawk To Rhinelander Eyed - Utilities need to consider alternatives, says SOUL.
• River Paddle Highlights Transmission Line Crossings - Namekogan River event brings together line opponents.
• Saving The Namekagon River From Mordor - Transmission line crossings pose images of Middle Earth.
• PSC Announces Framework For Review Of Transmission Line  - Cost of line and alternatives are part of prehearing conference discussion.
• SOUL Begins Media Ad Campaign - Responding to media barrage from line supporters.
• Expanded Review Of Arrowhead-Weston Transmission Line Underway - State Public Service Commission decides to hire independent expert to assess impact of proposal's $232 million cost increase.
• Secret Meetings Between PSC And Utilities Challenged  - Questions swirl around transmission line conversations. [You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this, click here for a free download if you need it.]
• PSC Seeking Public Comments On Reopened Transmission Line Case - New comments due to regulator by January 31.
   

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