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Nuclear power faces headwinds
"This just raises the concern that Kewaunee's electricity could end up being sold out of state, yet Wisconsin would continue to bear the operation and nuclear waste risks of the plant," said Charlie Higley, executive director of the Citizens Utility Board, a Wisconsin utility customer group. More information...

Report links Michigan deaths to coal-fired plants
‎A report linked 180 cases of premature death to emissions from the nine oldest coal-fired plants in Michigan and 660 premature deaths in surrounding states resulting in health care costs of $1.5 billion and $5.4 billion respectively. More information...

How to Keep Your Home Electricity Use Down
(While Still Enjoying Your Favorite Gadgets!)
Consumer electronics and small appliances are responsible for 30 percent of household electricity use and it is unlikely that our must-have gadgets are going away anytime soon, so using less of them is probably not the most feasible solution. But there are a few things you can do to shrink your energy use. More information...

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Action Alert

Restore Funding to Focus on Energy

February 16, 2012

• On June 26, 2011, Governor Walker reversed the funding increase for Focus on Energy despite the program’s tremendous success since it began in 2001. 
• Focus on Energy has saved ratepayers at least $2.50 for every dollar invested in its programs. More than 2 million Wisconsin residents and businesses have saved nearly $2 billion on their energy bills because of Focus on Energy programs.
• Focus on Energy has added more than 2,400 jobs and has reduced toxic pollution emissions in Wisconsin.  Please tell Governor Walker, your state senator, and your state representative to restore funding to Focus on Energy.

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