Statement of Dan Kohler, Director, Wisconsin Environment, on Potential of Wind Energy to Meet America’s Energy Needs 5/12/2008

“Today the Bush administration’s Department of Energy has released a report showing it is technically feasible to meet 20% of America’s electricity needs with wind power by 2030. According to the American Wind Energy Association, achieving 20% wind by 2030 would reduce global warming pollution by 825 million metric tons of CO2 in 2030 alone, the equivalent of taking 140 million cars off the road.

A Blueprint for Action: Policy Options to Reduce Wisconsin's Contribution to Global Warming 1/24/2008

Global warming poses a serious threat to Wisconsin’s future wellbeing and prosperity. To do its part to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, Wisconsin needs to reduce its global warming pollution 20 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050, setting an example for the rest of the nation to follow.

Driving Towards a New Energy Future 11/19/2007

Legislation to increase Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks was included in the Senate energy bill (H.R. 6) that was passed in June of this year, marking the first time in over thirty years that either House of Congress has passed an increase in CAFE standards.

Environment gets high marks in Badger Poll 5/02/2008

A majority of Wisconsinites give the state's natural environment high marks, but want more done to protect our air and water as well as requiring power companies to produce more electricity through renewable sources.

A benefit to environment, economy 3/31/2008

When it comes to how we generate our energy in Wisconsin, we are truly at a crossroads. For too long, we’ve relied on dirty, dangerous sources of energy – namely, coal and oil - that have polluted our skies, threatened public health, spewed mercury into our lakes and contributed to global warming.

A greener future: Builders see demand for homes based on sustainability 2/10/2008

The majority of homes and buildings in Wisconsin get energy today from the same sources — mostly nonrenewable natural gas and electricity from coal, considered a major polluter. But the energy landscape is changing.