MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Commissioner Nowak On Evers’ Green Energy Budget Proposals

By Lexi Dittrich - March 15, 2021

2021-23 Budget, Carbon Emissions, Climate Change Task Force, Ellen Nowak, Focus on Energy, PSC, Public Service Commission, Social Cost of Carbon

LISTEN – Commissioner Ellen Nowak from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) joins the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss what some of the green energy recommendations in the Governor’s budget will mean for Wisconsinites. She says Wisconsin can reach a reduced carbon energy future that’s reliable, without hitting ratepayers with the artificially high rates and taxes that the Task Force would create. Read More MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Commissioner Nowak On Evers’ Green Energy Budget Proposals

MI Analysis: Evers’ Climate Change Report Is Steeped In Racial Equity And Social Justice Rhetoric, With An Invisible Price Tag That No One Dares Discuss

By Lexi Dittrich - December 28, 2020

Building Code, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Tax, Clean Power Plan, Climate Change, Climate Change Task Force, complete streets, electric vehicles, Environmental Justice, Environmental Racism, Governor Evers, Governor Tony Evers, ICC, International Code Council, Mandela Barnes, Paris Climate Accords, Racial Politics, Red Rebels, Road Construction, Social Cost of Carbon, Youth Climate Action Team

The Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change released their final report this December. Their recommendations promise higher electricity and heating bills, more job-killing regulations, more government control, less freedom of choice, and greater costs to build anything. We analyzed the document and explained the most questionable, expensive, and radical proposals. Since the Task Force refused to name the price of their policies, we also revealed how much their recommendations will cost you. Read More MI Analysis: Evers’ Climate Change Report Is Steeped In Racial Equity And Social Justice Rhetoric, With An Invisible Price Tag That No One Dares Discuss

Governor Evers’ Task Force On Climate Change Proposes “Trillions” Worth Of Taxes And Spending

By MacIver Institute - September 16, 2020

Carbon Emissions, Carbon Tax, Climate Change, Climate Change Task Force, complete streets, Eminent Domain, Energy, fossil fuels, Gas Tax, Governor Evers, Governor Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, Renewable Energy, Youth Climate Action Team

Before the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change formally hands their recommendations to Evers on October 31, the public should know about what they are proposing and how much some of it might cost you in high taxes and restricted personal freedoms. Read for an analysis of some of the biggest ticket items. Read More Governor Evers’ Task Force On Climate Change Proposes “Trillions” Worth Of Taxes And Spending

Updated: Chamber Groups Testify Before the EPA on Proposed Carbon Rule

By MacIver Institute - August 6, 2014

Carbon, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Rule, Cost, Energy, Environment, EPA, Job Loss, Jobs, Manufacturing, Regulations, Wisconsin

Wisconsin to Lose More than 50,000 Jobs if Rule is Implemented – Regulations would “greatly disrupt manufacturing” Read More Updated: Chamber Groups Testify Before the EPA on Proposed Carbon Rule

UPDATED: Obama Administration Announces New EPA Regulations, Walker Concerned about Impact on Jobs

By MacIver Institute - June 2, 2014

Carbon Emissions, Carbon Tax, Coal, Electricity, Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Fossil Fuel, Obama, WMC

MacIver News Service – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new plan to combat global warming on Monday by implementing new regulations that will require fossil fuel power plants to cut carbon emissions by 30 percent. The EPA’s announcement came at the direction of President Barack Obama and his administration. Read More UPDATED: Obama Administration Announces New EPA Regulations, Walker Concerned about Impact on Jobs