Environmental Group Wants Tougher Controls on New Power Plant
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Updated: 3:46 PM Nov 17, 2004
Environmental Group Wants Tougher Controls on New Power Plant
Plant Owner Says Emissions Already Very Low
An environmental group is calling for stricter emissions rules on the new Weston coal plant, but the owner says they already face some of the toughest in the nation.
Posted: 3:46 PM Nov 17, 2004
Reporter: Jeff Thelen
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A coal-fired power plant approved to be built in North Central Wisconsin is stirring up some debate between the state and an environmental group.

The Sierra Club is appealing the DNR's decision to let Wisconsin Public Service build a generating unit that burns low sulfur coal.

It's next to three existing generators at the Weston Power Plant in Rothschild and Kronenwetter.

The DNR has 20 days to decide whether the Sierra Club has a right to the hearing.

The club wants stronger pollution controls, but a WPS spokesman says the utility's permit reflects some of the lowest emissions rates for any U.S. power plant.

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