This file contains 292 Emails received December 7 – 10, 2006, each with subject line: "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."

 

 

For the most part, these emails were not printed out or included in the other batches of public comments posted on the Big Stone Case Page of the OAH website.

 

 

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From: (Name)      From: (Address)   To: (Name)  CC: (Name)  Subject      Body

sch_mys@yahoo.com sch_mys@yahoo.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lisa Myslajek Schmidt

134 Bedford St SE

Minneapolis, MN  55414-3669

 

"

bergquist@unitelc.com   bergquist@unitelc.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ruth Bergquist

32693 Many Point Camp Rd

Ponsford, MN  56575

 

"

gschmitz@ssndmankato.org      gschmitz@ssndmankato.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Gladys Schmitz

170 Good Counsel Drive

Mankato, MN  56001-3138

 

"

bpeterson3520@comcast.net     bpeterson3520@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Brian Peterson

2148 Larry Ho Dr

Saint Paul, MN  55119-4604

 

"

grumnrj@rconnect.com    grumnrj@rconnect.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ray Grumney

3400 46th Ave N

Robbinsdale, MN  55422-1405

 

"

cstorm10@hotmail.com    cstorm10@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Cheryl Storm

6068 Murphy Lake Road

Brimson, MN  55602

 

"

johnjudyschultz@usfamily.net  johnjudyschultz@usfamily.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

john Schultz

122 Woods Drive

Le Sueur, MN  56058

 

"

pah1947@hotmail.com     pah1947@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

  I  DON'T THINK POWER COMPANIES WILL TAKE THE RENEWABLE  ALTERNAITIVE

WITHOUT SERIOUS EXTERNAL PRESSURE!   WE CAN DO BETTER!

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

paul hanson

2100 milwaukee ave.

minneapolis, MN  55404

 

"

jennyz@stratos.net      jennyz@stratos.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jennifer Zupancic

12575 Crowfoot Ct

Eden Prairie, MN  55344-3936

 

"

csp@tpl.org csp@tpl.org Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."  "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Cordelia Pierson and Steve Smela

512 7th Street SE

Minneapolis, MN  55414-1220

 

"

hockachu@gmail.com      hockachu@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Christopher Hockaday

445 W. 8th St.

Rush City, MN  55069

 

"

wiinanen@boreal.org     wiinanen@boreal.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Rebecca Wiinanen

31 Old Ski Hill Road

Grand Marais, MN  55604

 

"

dewit002@umn.edu  dewit002@umn.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mary Dewitt

3514 4th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55408-4511

 

"

ddhen@charter.net ddhen@charter.net Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Debra Nelson

2600 Le Homme Dieu Vw NE

Alexandria, MN  56308-8669

 

"

urineren@gmail.com      urineren@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Uri Neren

3032 Grand Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN  55408

 

"

bjsimonet@mac.com bjsimonet@mac.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Brian Simonet

79 Maryknoll Dr

Stillwater, MN  55082-5274

 

"

riverroy@msn.com  riverroy@msn.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Roy Anderson

936 Third St. NE

Faribault, MN  55021

 

"

rritzinger@yahoo.com    rritzinger@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Rosemary Ritzinger

5004 Morgan Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55419-1024

 

"

redskingrr@yahoo.com    redskingrr@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Maya Zniewski

1016 7th St SE

Minneapolis, MN  55414-1411

 

"

jodip@qwest.net   jodip@qwest.net   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jodi Peterson

9508  Russell Avenue S

Bloomington, MN  55431

 

"

alexeck@mindspring.com  alexeck@mindspring.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

alex  eckelberry

668 snug island

clearwater, FL  33767

 

"

rete3920@mn.rr.com      rete3920@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy power – not

big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem. It threatens

our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon

regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. It is

time to start moving more towards our environmental responsibilities to

future generations.  We need to start investing more research and money

into solar and other renewable energies; not just try to continue with the

old status quo.

Thank you for your time.

 

 

M. Marguerite Archer

3920 Harriet Avenue

Minneapolis, MN  55409

 

"

broemhildt@hotmail.com  broemhildt@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Bonne Roemhildt

15112 62 St N

Stillwater, MN  56401

 

"

rss10@hotmail.com rss10@hotmail.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ryan Swafford

411 Glenwood Ave.

Mankato, MN  56001

 

"

sskeanderson@msn.com    sskeanderson@msn.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Sandy Anderson

450 Bear Ave S

Vadnais Heights, MN  55127-7003

 

"

tdr63@hotmail.com tdr63@hotmail.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Theresa del Rosario

881 Otto Avenue

St. Paul, MN  55102

 

"

macemon@comcast.net     macemon@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sue Grosse-Macemon

2513 29th AVe.NE

Mpls, MN  55418

 

"

mgaudio@stanfordalumni.org    mgaudio@stanfordalumni.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Michael Gaudio

2374 Buford Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55108-1659

 

"

mkpcblazei@msn.com      mkpcblazei@msn.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

It is time to take action to save our environment for the next

generations.  Let's not continue to ""pass the buck.""  We need to take

responsibility for the earth that we live on and expect others to live on

in the years to come.

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Kellie Blazei

1625 Dunkirk Ln N

Plymouth, MN  55447-2838

 

"

aeeiou@usfamily.net     aeeiou@usfamily.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Alan Epp

869 W. Nebraska Ave.

St. Paul, MN  55117

 

"

davidm13@hotmail.com    davidm13@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

David Miller

5929 Sunrise Dr

Minneapolis, MN  55419-2061

 

"

TLIMOND@comcast.net     TLIMOND@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tom Limond

6715 45th Pl

Minneapolis, MN  55428

 

"

jkurle@comcast.net      jkurle@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

John Kurle

1089 Delano Way

Stillwater, MN  55082

 

"

halanderskip@usfamily.net     halanderskip@usfamily.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Harold Anderson

9133 Kell Ave S

Bloomington, MN  55437-1809

 

"

sullmer@earthlink.com   sullmer@earthlink.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sarah Ullmer

533 Desnoyer Ave

St. Paul, MN  55104

 

"

tnejbell@comcast.net    tnejbell@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Thomas N Bell

5868 Pioneer Rd S

St Paul Park, MN  55071

 

"

kgoff@acm.org     kgoff@acm.org     Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant.  Promote

conservation and efficiencies for energy companies, all companies, and

individuals alike.

 

Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy

like wind power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious

problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Karin

 

 

Karin Goff

4143 26th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55406-3039

 

"

bking6870@yahoo.com     bking6870@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Bobby  King

1134 Howell St

Saint Paul, MN  55105

 

"

afinkelson1@charter.net afinkelson1@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Audry Finkelson

700 8th St SW

Austin, MN  55912-2758

 

 

"

pulverfass1946@YAHOO.COM      pulverfass1946@YAHOO.COM      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Angela Anderson

1121 North 4th Street

Stillwater, MN  55082

 

"

Ruth.Martinez@state.mn.us     Ruth.Martinez@state.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

I am appalled at the plan to build a coal burning plant on the

Minnesota/South Dakota border on Big Stone Lake.  This seems to be a giant

step backward in working toward environmentally safe ways to produce

energy; an area in which we have made great strides. Please reject the

proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant and explore clean, renewable

energy like wind power – not big polluters like coal. As we learn more

about the serious impact of global warming on our health, economy and

quality of life, we must take every precaution when producing energy.

Burning coal is a terrible choice, as we know. That’s why proposed carbon

regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation work toward energy conservation and

efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. Options such as wind

power should absolutely be considered. Wind power will be cheaper, safer

and better for our air and water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Ruth Martinez

1283 Seminary Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55104-1445

 

"

ssward115@hotmail.com   ssward115@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sarah Ward

1709 6th St. NE

Minneapolis, MN  55413

 

"

andres01@charter.net    andres01@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lori Andresen

3025 E.  Superios  St.

Duluth, MN  55812

 

"

jhartelt@mn.rr.com      jhartelt@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jean Hartet

4401 Blaisdell Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55419-5028

 

"

lbolden69@webtv.net     lbolden69@webtv.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lori Bolden

2743 Grand St NE

Minneapolis, MN  55418-2611

 

"

pamthinesen@msn.com     pamthinesen@msn.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Pamela Thinesen

828 Paul Parkway NE

Blaine, MN  55434

 

"

mary.nadeau@alpa.org    mary.nadeau@alpa.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mary Nadeau

97 Nicollet Street

Minneapolis, MN  55401

 

"

donnab@achievementdata.com    donnab@achievementdata.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. I think that global warming is a

serious problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life.

That’s why proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the

cost of coal power.  Please help protect our planet!

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Donna Betake-Borg

11980 45th Ave N

Plymouth, MN  55442-2439

 

"

ratsobaker@YAHOO.COM    ratsobaker@YAHOO.COM      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Furthermore, I've already heard news reports about neighbors of Big Stone

I complaining that emissions from the plant significantly taint air

quality for miles around. Why allow a second belching monstrosity when we

should be looking at cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternatives

anyway -- especially ones that might help farmers in the region?

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Patrick Baker

1585 Bender Rd

Chaska, MN  55318-2613

 

"

nawaka@earthlink.net    nawaka@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Catherine Foxworth

202 Robert St

Mahtomedi, MN  55115-2268

 

"

suleslie@iphouse.com    suleslie@iphouse.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Susan Leslie

PO Box 154

Taylors Falls, MN  55084-0154

 

"

steve_wyczawski@urscorp.com   steve_wyczawski@urscorp.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Of additional if not greater importance is the location of this plant to

the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge, and Lac Qui Parle Wild life

Area.These ecosystems require preservation from   the negative influences

this plant will have on the Upper reaches of the Minnesota River. The

prevailing winds and the discharge from the stacks as well as localize

temperature inversions may cause damage to this area .Any detrimental

effects on this areas will have implications down stream. Down stream in

this case means all the way to the confluence with the MississippiRiver in

Saint Paul, approximately 250 plus miles.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Steven Wyczawski

1016 Stinson St

 

Saint Paul, MN  55103-1250

 

"

garynor@charter.net     garynor@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Gary Nordean

 PO Box 366

Deerwood, MN  56444-0366

 

"

ksommer@mn.rr.com ksommer@mn.rr.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Karin Sommer

9530 Woodbridge Rd

Bloomington, MN  55438-1667

 

"

ktmtmcreavy@msn.com     ktmtmcreavy@msn.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tom and Kim McReavy

1350 Heather Court

Chanhassen, MN  55317-8410

 

"

henneb@charter.net      henneb@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Roy Henneberger

12080 Gantry Ln

Apple Valley, MN  55124-6201

 

"

doug.jones6@comcast.net doug.jones6@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Doug Jones

2505 Silver Lane N.E

St Anthony Village, MN  55421-3404

 

"

art@usfamily.net  art@usfamily.net  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Arthur Rosenberg

2109 Harriet Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55405-3255

 

"

brigitte.tisdale@nfld.k12.mn.us     brigitte.tisdale@nfld.k12.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Geoffrey Tisdale

316 Highland Ave

Northfield, MN  55057-1363

 

"

yafreder@mnstate.edu    yafreder@mnstate.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Dr. Yahya  Frederickson

910  19th Ave. S.

Moorhead, MN  56560

 

"

mplsprofguy@gmail.com   mplsprofguy@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

scott cady

5652 PILLSBURY AVE

minneapolis, MN  55419

 

"

DIA.REDMAN@CI.MINNEAPOLIS.MN.US     DIA.REDMAN@CI.MINNEAPOLIS.MN.US      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

DIA REDMAN

2105 1st Street No

North St Paul, MN  55109

 

"

butler843@msn.com butler843@msn.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Donna Butler

8438 Mississippi Blvd NW

Coon Rapids, MN  55433-5940

 

"

eholdridge@mn.rr.com    eholdridge@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sook Holdridge

4132 W. 62nd St.

Edina, MN  55424

 

"

jwhitlockj@hotmail.com  jwhitlockj@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Whit Jones

300 N. College St.

Northfield, MN  55057

 

"

kline125@hotmail.com    kline125@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tara Kline

1209 Ohio St

West Saint Paul, MN  55118

 

"

KLUBAFISH@YAHOO.COM     KLUBAFISH@YAHOO.COM      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Corri Kluba

2626 Johnson St NE

Minneapolis, MN  55418-3040

 

"

laswan99@hotmail.com    laswan99@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lisa Swan

not available

St. Paul, MN  55108

 

"

kammsherrie@hotmail.com kammsherrie@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sherrie Kamm

4549 Harriet Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55419-4852

 

"

lkemp@mnproject.org     lkemp@mnproject.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Loni Kemp

RR 1 Box 81 B

Canton, MN  55922

 

"

marydavis@mn.rr.com     marydavis@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mary Davis

6674 Boyd Ave

Eden Prairie, MN  55346-2120

 

"

brosenfe@isd.net  brosenfe@isd.net  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

William Rosenfeld

1117 Xerxes Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55405-2128

 

"

anne.holzinger@thomson.com    anne.holzinger@thomson.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Anne Holzinger

3425 22nd Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55407-2419

 

"

amstreit@hotmail.com    amstreit@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Angela Streit

1932 Emerson Avenue South

Apt. 5

Minneapolis, MN  55403

 

"

bob.lisi@lhbcorp.com    bob.lisi@lhbcorp.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Bob Lisi

5231 Tioga St

Duluth, MN  55804

 

"

prairiefire4@earthlink.net    prairiefire4@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mark Frederickson

900 17th ave ne

rochester, MN  55906-7137

 

"

grafixrus@yahoo.com     grafixrus@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

c b

rt

Mabel, MN  55954

 

"

matthew.ryan@lhbcorp.com      matthew.ryan@lhbcorp.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Matthew Ryan

232 Garden Street

Duluth, MN  55812

 

"

pwalle@netzero.net      pwalle@netzero.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Pauline Walle

2921 Northern Valley Dr NE Apt 4

Rochester, MN  55906

 

"

jack.mcgowan@metrostate.edu   jack.mcgowan@metrostate.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jack McGowan

301 Ryan Av

St Paul, MN  55102-2552

 

"

wicklund@tc.umn.edu     wicklund@tc.umn.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Colleen Wicklund

9077 161st St W

Lakeville, MN  55044-5829

 

"

a_celing@hotmail.com    a_celing@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Adam Celing

2409 3rd Ave S  A-28

Mineapolis, MN  55404

 

"

monicakayallen@hotmail.com    monicakayallen@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Monica Allen

3035 Eagandale Place #210

Eagan, MN  55121

 

"

bobahlin@fastmail.fm    bobahlin@fastmail.fm      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Robert Ahlin

5922 Otter View Trail

White Bear Lake, MN  55110-

 

"

Virgil.Peterson@state.mn.us   Virgil.Peterson@state.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Virgil Peterson

5249 Chowen Avenue

Minneapolis, MN  55410-2121

 

"

aedgar55343@yahoo.com   aedgar55343@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Many scientists and constituents of

yours are saying that global warming is the biggest threat to our planet's

lifeforms, and possibly more imminent than a terrorist attack.  Global

warming threatens our health, economy, and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.  There should either be significant taxes and regulations on

carbon emissions or we need to move to having more wind and solar power.

 

Even religious leaders are saying that utilities have a moral obligation

to do as much as possible with energy conservation and efficiency before

they propose a new coal plant. The partners should look to these options

and more wind power to meet their needs for power. It will be cheaper,

safer and better for our air and water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Andy Edgar

700 Como Ave

#18

Saint Paul, MN  55103

 

"

nessiewhite@comcast.net nessiewhite@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Dana  White

1705 Archer Court

Plymouth, MN  55447

 

"

cfeider@ecoeducation.org      cfeider@ecoeducation.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Christopher Feider

1295 Bandana Blvd N

 

Saint Paul, MN  55108

 

"

amhansen@smumn.edu      amhansen@smumn.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ann Priebe

1784 Selby Ave. #1

Saint Paul, MN  55104

 

"

kari.kust@syngenta.com  kari.kust@syngenta.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Kari Kust

211 Linden St North

Northfield, MN  55057

 

"

edrudberg@hotmail.com   edrudberg@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Edgar Rudberg

7710 Heritage Rd.

Eden Prairie, MN  55346

 

"

jonesj@ci.fridley.mn.us jonesj@ci.fridley.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota's

air quality is continuing to decline and those of us with family members

with asthma are suffering. Each year, there seem to be more days of air

quality alerts, where my children with asthma cannot go outside and play.

How much worse are we going to let it get before we start investing in

large-scale cleaner energy alternatives? I have made a personal decision

to spend more money for a ultra low emission vehicle. I expect the power

companies to do the same.

 

And what about electric use reduction? I don't hear the power companies

investing in public education about reducing our electric consumption. I

just see/hear commercials about how cheap electricity from coal is for us.

If cigarette companies are obligated to educate the public about how bad

cigarettes are, then power companies should be obligated to educate the

public about the benefits of reduced consumption.

 

Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion.

 

 

Julie Jones

6431 University Ave NE

 

Fridley, MN  55432-4303

 

"

caron@qwest.net   caron@qwest.net   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Joe Caron

12805 28th Ave No

Plymouth, MN  55441

 

"

julieagnes@hotmail.com  julieagnes@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Julie Lochowski-Haney

1384 Sargent Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55105-2327

 

"

kdhanso@yahoo.com kdhanso@yahoo.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ken Hanson

6264 24th ST N

Oakdale, MN  55128

 

"

edostal@gmail.com edostal@gmail.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Elizabeth Dostal

4525 W 88th St

Bloomington, MN  55437-1401

 

"

justin.swart@hotmail.com      justin.swart@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Justin Swart

303 6th St.

Prinsburg, MN  56281

 

"

audreywarrus@visi.com   audreywarrus@visi.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Minnesota should be leading the way with clean alternative energy, rather

than energy from coal. Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II

coal plant. Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean,

renewable energy like wind power – not big polluters like coal. Global

warming is a serious problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality

of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to

increase the cost of coal power.In the future, carbon regulations can be

modified and undermine initial good intentions. We should be supporting

energy sources, like wind power, which do not allow such a possibility in

the future.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Audrey Warrus

3196 Park Overlook Drive

Shoreview, MN  55126-4109

 

"

jack_chandler@yahoo.com jack_chandler@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy, quality of life, and our childrens

future. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to

increase the cost of coal power.

 

The Minnesota and South Dakota have great potential for Wind energy.  I

was on a church mission trip to Eagle Butte, South Dakota and found a

strong steady wind blowing every night, thats free non-poluting energy

just blowing away.  If the same dollars planned for the construction for a

Dirty Coal plant were used to build a distribution system, South Dakota

could become an energy exporter.

 

When people decide to use Coal, they are sending money out of the state

and masking the environmental cost.  What price do you put on air

pollution?  Mercury pollution?  Global Warming?  Coal is too expensive and

unsustainable when the true costs are considered.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Jack Chandler

978 5th St SW

New Brighton, MN  55112-7601

 

"

LMBDG8284@hotmail.com   LMBDG8284@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jessica Brettin

204 21st St SW

Rochester, MN  55902-2247

 

"

ian.radtke@gmail.com    ian.radtke@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ian Radtke

2453 Garfield Ave. Apt. 2

Minneapolis, MN  55405

 

"

klinger@hometownsolutions.net klinger@hometownsolutions.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Eric Klinger

307 E. 5th St.

Morris, MN  56267

 

"

coryr29@yahoo.com coryr29@yahoo.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Cory Rasmussen

3820 Nicollet Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55409-1304

 

"

tonyp@skypoint.com      tonyp@skypoint.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tony Prokott

4017 Upton Av S #2

Minneapolis, MN  55410-1260

 

"

taralou68@yahoo.com     taralou68@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tara McCarthy

6654 W River Rd

Brooklyn Center, MN  55430-1635

 

"

byzewski0563@hotmail.com      byzewski0563@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Chris Bishop

9164 Rosewood Ln N

Maple Grove, MN  55369-6707

 

"

timber@us.ibm.com timber@us.ibm.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Our state should lead the way for the rest of the nation in promoting

clean, renewable sources of energy. It's time to take a progressive stand,

to be a forward, not a backward, thinking state.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Tim Buchholtz

2229 Deru Ln SW

Rochester, MN  55902-3400

 

"

jnelson76@mn.rr.com     jnelson76@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Cynthia Nelson

351 Chester St

Minneapolis, MN  55419-2530

 

"

bethgolfs@hotmail.com   bethgolfs@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Beth Burgstahler

12635 53rd Ave N

Plymouth, MN  55442-2093

 

"

lfjare@juno.com   lfjare@juno.com   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lloyd G Fjare

1037 Fairmount Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55105-3121

 

"

natchison@igc.org natchison@igc.org Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tom Atchison

6711 Lake Shore Dr S Apt 1006

Richfield, MN  55423

 

"

mriver840@tcinternet.net      mriver840@tcinternet.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Anne Hunt

Pier One Harriet Island

Saint Paul, MN  55107

 

"

schomibrowntrout@mabeltel.coop      schomibrowntrout@mabeltel.coop      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

DL  Schomisch

Rt 1 Box 213

Mabel , MN  55954

 

"

Bart007@scc.net   Bart007@scc.net   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

George Barthel

2855 Irving Ave. S

Mpls, MN  55408

 

"

cgdegrote@usfamily.net  cgdegrote@usfamily.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Minnesota does not want to add another polluting coal plant to our

environment when the technology for clean renewables is available.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Connie DeGrote

1108 Woodland Trail

Northfield, MN  55057

 

"

ravenkate49@hotmail.com ravenkate49@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Kate Crowley

82119  Bennett Rd

Willow River, MN  55795

 

"

thebogie@msn.com  thebogie@msn.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Larry Bogolub

867 Fairmount Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55105-3118

 

"

jeff@cowtipper.gotdns.org     jeff@cowtipper.gotdns.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jeff Lacy

8583 Granada Ave. S.

Cottage Grove, MN  55016

 

"

dtaylor@chartermi.net   dtaylor@chartermi.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

David Taylor

406 Viking Dr

 

Marshall, MN  56258-1738

 

"

donknudson@charter.net  donknudson@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Only if all these issues are addressed, then coal can be considered.  But

only if the best technology for using coal is employed to make it cleaner

and without added CO2 waste.  No way should old coal technology be built

for power palnts in this time of serious environmental risk for global

warming catastrophe.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Don Knudson

14629 Cobalt Lane

Rosemount, MN  55068

 

"

corenstl@yahoo.com      corenstl@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tracy Corens

9501 Briar Cir

Bloomington, MN  55437-1902

 

"

lolchoff@hotmail.com    lolchoff@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lydia Olchoff

1823 - 15th Avenue S

Minneapolis, MN  55404

 

"

jholson@ecenet.com      jholson@ecenet.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jon Olson

1050 4th Ave NW

Milaca, MN  56353-1761

 

"

Zabeth@mn.rr.com  Zabeth@mn.rr.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Elisabeth Cornelius-Knudsen

8468 Crane Dance Trl

Eden Prairie, MN  55344-4919

 

"

krumly@comcast.net      krumly@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. The area is

ripe for development of more wind power, a proven technology and a

non-polluting source of energy.  Seemingly lower costs for a coal plant

will ultimately result in longer term costs, both due to future mitigation

of the costs of polluting our environment and compromising the health of

our citizens. Wind power as a sustainable technology would provide a

longer term benefit to incomes and technical development for the local

economy.

 

Global warming is a serious problem. It threatens our health, economy and

quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure

to increase the cost of coal power. Exel Energy is in the midst of

converting the High Bridge coal plant to natural gas near downtown St.

Paul.  Our neighborhood has one of the highest incidences of asthma

related health problems in children and adults in the state. Health

concerns are a major reason for switching away from coal. Figuring it's

okay to develop an unhealthy technology in a less populated area is not

the answer.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Chris Krumm

683 Delaware Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55107-2533

 

"

beckybless07@yahoo.com  beckybless07@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Becky Blessing

1500 Saint Olaf Ave

Northfield, MN  95037

 

"

betsyolson@hotmail.com  betsyolson@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Elizabeth Olson

4624 Drew Ave N

Robbinsdale, MN  55422

 

"

mjulsh@comcast.net      mjulsh@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Michael Ulsh

3315 Hartford Road

Woodbury, MN  55125

 

"

russellschlick@mac.com  russellschlick@mac.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Russell Schlick

10551 Greenbrier Rd. #203

Minnetonka, MN  55305

 

"

garryfay@yahoo.com      garryfay@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

It is time to consider people's needs over corporate greed.  In this case

I ask you to please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant.

Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy

like wind power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious

problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Garry Fay

1158 5th St E

Saint Paul, MN  55106-5344

 

"

twylitefox@yahoo.com    twylitefox@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Doug Greedey

6200 Fox Meadow Ln

Edina, MN  55436-1160

 

"

moenbailey@earthlink.net      moenbailey@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jacqueline Moen

2629 Lynn Av S

St. Louis Park, MN  55416-

 

"

anneshortall@comcast.net      anneshortall@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Anne Shortall

1573 Summit Shores Court

Burnsville, MN  55306

 

"

nowatzki@scc.net  nowatzki@scc.net  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Steve Nowatzki

3608 36th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55406-2754

 

"

leighp@red-jacket.com   leighp@red-jacket.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Leigh Pomeroy

150 Chancery Lane

Mankato, MN  56001

 

"

dahinep@hotmail.com     dahinep@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Debbie Hoffman

16208 Baywood Ln

Eden Prairie, MN  55346

 

"

menzfam@frontiernet.net menzfam@frontiernet.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

David Menz

16122 Huron Cir

Lakeville, MN  55044-8872

 

"

pof@us.ibm.com    pof@us.ibm.com    Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Patrick Frank

1378 8 1/2 Ave SE

Rochester, MN  55904-5308

 

"

sloppy@skypoint.com     sloppy@skypoint.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

art blackburn

17625 argon street nw

ramsey, MN  55303

 

"

redfox28@MSN.COM  redfox28@MSN.COM  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Daniel Fox

13007 Forest Glen Dr

Burnsville, MN  55337

 

"

jolinegitis@MSN.COM     jolinegitis@MSN.COM      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Joline Gitis

1517 E. River Pkwy.

Minneapolis, MN  55414

 

"

AKKauth@gmail.com AKKauth@gmail.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Anne Kauth

1875 Laurel Avenue

Saint Paul, MN  55104

 

"

kfrawley@comcast.net    kfrawley@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Kevin Frawley

1719 Forssa Way

Eagan, MN  55122-2693

 

"

rcyert@hotmail.com      rcyert@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Rose Cyert

1361 Brookview Dr

Winona, MN  55987-5009

 

"

mballbach@mn.rr.com     mballbach@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

marc Ballbach

5503 Wingwood Ct

Minnetonka, MN  55345-5660

 

"

Song_of_rainbow@yahoo.com     Song_of_rainbow@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power and solar cells – not big polluters like coal. It is a shame that

the technology for clean, renewable energy has been around for so long and

our state and nation are still contributing to the destruction of our

planet. Global warming is a serious problem. It threatens our health,

economy and quality of life. We owe our children a clean planet not what

we now have. Proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase

the cost of coal power which does away with their claim of coal being

affordable. We can not afford the cost to our world, our future and our

health.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Carmen Ortiz

211 8th St NE

Little Falls, MN  56345

 

"

irolbusch0@yahoo.com    irolbusch0@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lori Busch

4733 Gettysburg Ave N

New Hope, MN  55428-4404

 

"

down0135@umn.edu  down0135@umn.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tamara Downs

3829 Blaisdell Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55409

 

"

marlyweb@earthlink.net  marlyweb@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Marlys Weber

4657 Colfax Av S

mpls, MN  55419

 

"

acmshere@yahoo.com      acmshere@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Amy Mahnke

2139 Fairmount Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55105-1149

 

"

Terry@afors.org   Terry@afors.org   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Terry Gips

9000 W. 28th St.

St. Louis Park, MN  55426

 

"

info@mcnc-mpls.org      info@mcnc-mpls.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Randy Kouri

1822 Marshall St NE

Minneapolis, MN  55418-4211

 

"

ldrolson@yahoo.com      ldrolson@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Laurie Drolson

1243 Bay Dr SE

Forest Lake, MN  55025-2036

 

"

janetltbo@hotmail.com   janetltbo@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

The time is now to make changes in both our use and production of Energy.

There is not a proven need that we need to be building another coal plant

now.  There is a proven need that we need to develope sustainable energy.

We do have enough wind in the midwest to supply our energy needs, but we

have to step forward in the investment now.  I have read and agree with

the following request.

 There Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant.

Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy

like wind power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious

problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Janet Johnson

1823 15th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55404-2120

 

"

wwoehrli@carleton.edu   wwoehrli@carleton.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Molly Woehrlin

302 Maple St

Northfield, MN  55057-2339

 

"

atempel@visi.com  atempel@visi.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mandy Tempel

1706 Tyler St NE

Minneapolis, MN  55413-1534

 

"

nikki@hering.as   nikki@hering.as   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Nikki Hering

212 Davis St.

Mankato, MN  56001-

 

"

harwellwp@MSN.COM harwellwp@MSN.COM Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Pat Harwell

8925 Medley Ln N

Golden Valley, MN  55427-3225

 

"

markbarbowens@MSN.COM   markbarbowens@MSN.COM      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mark Owens

1104 3rd St NW

Austin, MN  55912-2905

 

"

kjr@ecenet.com    kjr@ecenet.com    Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Kenneth Roux

26180 Nelsons Rd

Mora, MN  55051

 

"

bestamp@att.net   bestamp@att.net   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Barb Stamp

18218 Ginavale Ln

Eden Prairie, MN  55346-2107

 

"

ERINERINB@yahoo.com     ERINERINB@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Erin Brown

1048 4th st E

Saint Paul, MN  55106

 

"

dru@usfamily.net  dru@usfamily.net  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Dru Sweetser

1501 Mt. Curve Avenue

 

Minneapolis, MN  55403

 

"

ccoughlin@mn.rr.com     ccoughlin@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Chandra Coughlin

5503 Wingwood Ct

Minnetonka, MN  55345-5660

 

"

hans5ontheprairie@mac.com     hans5ontheprairie@mac.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Troy Hanson

905 Philipp Parkway

New Prague, MN  56071

 

"

eheebink@yahoo.com      eheebink@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Elizabeth Heebink

3149 21st Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55407

 

"

konstad@comcast.net     konstad@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Karen Onstad

1652 Laurel Avenue

St. Paul, MN  55104

 

"

judiuth@juno.com  judiuth@juno.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Judith Gibson

1879 Chelton Ave W Apt, #1

Saint Paul, MN  55104-1057

 

"

dan@westwoodps.com      dan@westwoodps.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Dan Werkeme

623 Pierce St NE

Minneapolis, MN  55413-2527

 

"

slandstad@yahoo.com     slandstad@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Scott Landstad

3935 Minnehaha Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55406-3231

 

"

gcpapratt@MSN.COM gcpapratt@MSN.COM Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Patricia Pratt

3206 38th Ave S

minneapolis , MN  55406

 

"

gsagan02@yahoo.com      gsagan02@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water. Please think of the future. Coal is not the solution. It's part of

the problem.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Guenther Sagan

10616 203 av nw

elk river, MN  55330

 

"

andrewp1998@yahoo.com   andrewp1998@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Andy pereira

3245 girard ave so apt 6

MINNEAPOLIS, MN  55408

 

"

pipanoli@earthlink.net  pipanoli@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jan Johnston

1415 Adams Street N.E.

Minneapolis, MN  55413

 

"

mbrady@cleanwater.org   mbrady@cleanwater.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mary Brady

5445 31st Ave So

Minneapolis, MN  55417

 

"

epiphanies_afield@msn.com     epiphanies_afield@msn.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Tanya Barcikowski

8717 Midway St. NE

Blaine, MN  55449-6736

 

"

BillB@mn.rr.com   BillB@mn.rr.com   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Bill Bieganek

112230 Hutchins Court

Chaska, MN  55318

 

"

schfam@albanytel.com    schfam@albanytel.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Barb Schultz

PO Box 716

Albany, MN  56307-0716

 

"

maureenmccarter@charter.net   maureenmccarter@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Maureen McCarter

1931 17th St. So.

St. Cloud, MN  56301

 

"

charlesvannostrand@yahoo.com  charlesvannostrand@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Chuck Van Nostrand

6916 14th Ave S

Richfield, MN  55423-2614

 

"

heskin490@comcast.net   heskin490@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Dale Heskin

490 Allen Ave

Little Canada, MN  55117-1202

 

"

barbski@mn.rr.com barbski@mn.rr.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Barbara  Gasterland

272 vincent av N

Minneapolis, MN  55405

 

"

dbryan@amerindian.com   dbryan@amerindian.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

This plant is already an anachronism. It make no sense to put a new

long-lived source of dirty power on line at a time when we need fight

pollution and global warming.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

David Bryan

475 Cleveland Ave N Ste 100

Saint Paul, MN  55104-5051

 

"

olelena@brainerd.net    olelena@brainerd.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jerome Nelson

11435 Gull Lake Dr SW

Brainerd, MN  56401-2044

 

"

loisz18@yahoo.com loisz18@yahoo.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lois Zander

3109 Zarthan Ave S

St Louis Park, MN  55416-2027

 

"

hlwra@frontiernet.net   hlwra@frontiernet.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Chuck Wolff

1216 Circle High Dr

 

Burnsville, MN  55306-4908

 

"

carolyn.koenig@gmail.com      carolyn.koenig@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Carolyn Koenig

1517 E 18th St.

Minneapolis, MN  55404

 

"

bethdiane@hotmail.com   bethdiane@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Beth Walter

 PO Box 492

Lake Park, MN  56554-0492

 

"

jm_silverman@yahoo.com  jm_silverman@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

As a life-long Minnesota resident and am asking the both of you to please

reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant.

 

Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy

like wind power, solar thermal and solar PV – not big polluters like coal.

Global warming is a serious problem. It threatens our health, economy and

quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure

to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power and solar

solutions to meet their needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and

better for our air and water.

 

We need to have the strength and resolve to envision what the future could

be like with renewable energy solutions and conservation.  Coal is not

clean burning and keeps us on the current path of using fossil fuels,

whether foreign or domestic.

 

For my health, the health of my children and for all future generations.

Say NO to the expansion of coal burning power plants and say YES to

renewable energy and conservation.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Joel Silverman

14910 46th Pl N

Minneapolis, MN  55446-3430

 

"

dflint0043@yahoo.com    dflint0043@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Darla Paulson

1087 Wakefield Ave

St Paul, MN  55106

 

"

al@northwestcanoe.com   al@northwestcanoe.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We must have clean energy, for our health and our economy."  "

 

 

Did you realize that the projected Big Stone II coal plant will add as

much carbon dioxide to the air a 660,000 automobiles?

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Albert Gustaveson

Northwest Canoe Co. Inc.

308 Prince St

 

St. Paul, MN  55101

 

"

jennysumner@gmail.com   jennysumner@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jenny Sumner

1308 S Palmer Ave

Bloomington, IN  47401

 

"

katewinsor@comcast.net  katewinsor@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy for our health, economy, and environment."  "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Kate Winsor

2 Thrush Lane

North Oaks, MN  55127

 

"

ktharder@efg.com  ktharder@efg.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Karen Harder

4601 Emerson Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55419-5339

 

"

jpweier@sio.midco.net   jpweier@sio.midco.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Pat Weier

31104 Wilderness Bay Drive

Park Rapids, MN  56470

 

"

olson@commonbond.org    olson@commonbond.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

LuAnn Olson

399 Woodruff Ave

Roseville, MN  55113

 

"

loper98_98@yahoo.com    loper98_98@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious

problem.New souces need  to

utilize state of the art technology rather than

old methods. I repeat. Global warming is with us. It threatens our health,

economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and

taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Rodney Loper

2223 Benjamin N.E.

Minneapolis, MN  55418

 

"

zimme053@tc.umn.edu     zimme053@tc.umn.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Catherine Zimmer

1780 Hague Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55104-6029

 

"

gojack123@netzero.net   gojack123@netzero.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jack Carrick

2525 2nd Ave E.

North St Paul, MN  5109

 

"

bschilleman@smm.org     bschilleman@smm.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Beverly Schilleman

4463 Old Highway 10

St. Paul, MN  55112

 

"

deeannstenlund@hotmail.com    deeannstenlund@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

DeeAnn Stenlund

2687 Matilda St

Roseville, MN  55113

 

"

asleson@hotmail.com     asleson@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Brooke Asleson

314 6th Ave. No.

South St. Paul, MN  55075

 

"

sjcharrier@worldnet.att.net   sjcharrier@worldnet.att.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jenni Charrier

1910 Heritage Drive

Orono, MN  55391

 

"

ddonovan@baneng.com     ddonovan@baneng.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

 

AS the current administration continues to struggle with the truth about

global warming, we need to continue to fight for a non-polluting source of

energy.  This does not include coal fired power plants.

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

 

David Donovan

4829 37th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55417-1520

 

"

fishrg@yahoo.com  fishrg@yahoo.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Richard Fish

5345 37th Ave S

 

Minneapolis, MN  55417-2129

 

"

merri038@umn.edu  merri038@umn.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Karen Merrill

233 Arthur Ave SE

Minneapolis, MN  55414-3601

 

"

partyinchicago@yahoo.com      partyinchicago@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

jacob stoltz

2434 dupont ave s

#4

mpls, MN  55405

 

"

susan_fredrickson@hotmail.com susan_fredrickson@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Susan Fredrickson

17816 Susan Ln

Minnetonka, MN  55345-1625

 

"

malo@maloco.com   malo@maloco.com   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Barry Maloney

3246 37th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55406-2137

 

"

jkmiller@paulbunyan.net jkmiller@paulbunyan.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jim  Miller

239 Amos Way NW

Bemidji, MN  56601

 

"

ssteinke@mn.rr.com      ssteinke@mn.rr.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sean Steinke

5024 17th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55417-1212

 

"

rdmcampbell@earthlink.net     rdmcampbell@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

""increasing clean"" so the ad says. Never Clean!

I have a student friend in China right now. China uses coal for

energy,(its cheap you know that) They have no concern about thier

environment or future, it appears the immediate need is more important

than the future lives of its citizens and organisms.

Anyway, first hand observation is the country is very polluted. Let's

begin the difficult transition to provide our children and grand children

a secure and healthy planet.

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Rodney Campbell

9601 Logan Ave N

Brooklyn Park, MN  55444-1127

 

"

msgross@yahoo.com msgross@yahoo.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Michelle Gross

1978 Ashland Ave #104

St Paul, MN  55104

 

"

deshamon@prairie.lakes.com    deshamon@prairie.lakes.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Denise Simonson

49898 211th St

Lake Crystal, MN  56055-4520

 

"

mike.hoschka@us.schneider-electric.com    mike.hoschka@us.schneider-electric.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."  "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mike Hoschka

6400 Golden Valley Rd.

Golden Valley, MN  55427

 

"

timwegscheid@yahoo.com  timwegscheid@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tim Wegscheid

2055 Vienna Lane

Eagan, MN  55122-2329

 

"

hjbaldus@comcast.net    hjbaldus@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Hector Baldus

15213 Crystal Dr E

Burnsville, MN  55306-5123

 

"

wbruins@earthlink.net   wbruins@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

O. William Bruins

1538 11th Avenue NE

Rochester, MN  55906-4213

 

"

vjuntti@earthlink.net   vjuntti@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem

and we need to act NOW before it's too late. It threatens our health,

economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and

taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

V & P Juntti

7250 Stewart Drive

Eden Prairie, MN  55346

 

"

bailey@ilsr.org   bailey@ilsr.org   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

John Bailey

1313 5th St SE

Minneapolis, MN  55414-4504

 

"

wendyb@mn.rr.com  wendyb@mn.rr.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Wendy Bowman

1217 Thomas Ave N

Minneapolis, MN  55411-3525

 

"

todd@lakecarvings.com   todd@lakecarvings.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Reject the proposal for the Big Stone coal plant, please. We need to

invest in cleaner, renewable energy sources, like wind power – not more

non-sustainable fossil fuel burners.  Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities should do as much as possible with energy conservation and

efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The partners should look

to these options and more wind power to meet their needs for power. It

will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and water.

 

Thank you.

 

 

Todd Ronning

130 South Avenue

Two Harbors, MN  55616

 

"

jdrottmann@yahoo.com    jdrottmann@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jennifer Rottmann

3008 Lyndale Ave. S.

301

Minneapolis, MN  55408

 

"

glg19@sherbtel.net      glg19@sherbtel.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Gordon Grimson

1015 4th St

Elk River, MN  55330-2502

 

"

sanderbiehn@yahoo.com   sanderbiehn@yahoo.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

 

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life.

 

Just today I read in the Pioneer Press, 40% of Minnesota's lakes are unfit

for swimming. Often I have read that fish and wildlife are unsafe to eat

or have declining populations due to polution -- linked with the lead that

is released in coal burning power plants. The economy  and the quality of

life in Minnesota will be hurt by adding an additional coal burning plant.

Any savings in cost by using coal will be paid for by the loss of clean

air and clean water. It is just not worth it.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options such as wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Laurie Biehn

362 Hall Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55107-1134

 

"

jvaughan@stlouispark.org      jvaughan@stlouispark.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jim Vaughan

3700 Monterey Dr

 

St Louis Park, MN  55416-4902

 

"

rossabbey@gmail.com     rossabbey@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal expansion of the Big Stone II coal plant.

Minnesotans do not want more global warming, let alone more mercury - both

of which would result from this expansion. Instead, Minnesota and South

Dakota want more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind power.

Global warming is a serious problem. It threatens our health, economy and

quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure

to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

efficiency and renewable energy before they propose a new coal plant. And

any new coal power must have carbon capture. The industry advertises a

future with ""clean coal""; the costs of global warming dictate that we hold

the it to that standard.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ross Abbey

2020 Garfield Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55405

 

"

jean.anderson@co.dakota.mn.us jean.anderson@co.dakota.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jean Anderson

2145 N. 5th St., #18

North St. Paul, MN  55109

 

"

tdsaunders@ccbusinesssolutions.com  tdsaunders@ccbusinesssolutions.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Tim Saunders

131 Fulton St

Mankato, MN  56001

 

"

irwin@stolaf.edu  irwin@stolaf.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jessica Green

208 Forest Ave N

Dundas, MN  55019-3941

 

"

rdsjmw@frontiernet.net  rdsjmw@frontiernet.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Robert WOLFF

18640 KENWOOD TRAIL

Lakeville, MN  55044

 

"

paul.andre@moea.state.mn.us   paul.andre@moea.state.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        C'mon! No more coal please!   "

 

Please say no the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. There's lots

of options these days. Wind, biomass, even natural gas.

 

Coal is dirty and you know it. I want a chance at a clean environment for

my 4 year old son when he's grown up. And I want a chance at living in a

future Minnesota without a substantially altered climate!

 

Thanks for your time.

 

 

Paul Andre

3208 32nd Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55406-2013

 

"

gibbs@wcta.net    gibbs@wcta.net    Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

John G. Gibbs

19603 Evening Lane

Park Rapids, MN  56470-2047

 

"

cwilliams@lou-rich.com  cwilliams@lou-rich.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Chris Williams

609 Edgewood

Albert Lea, MN  56007

 

"

jhaskard@hotmail.com    jhaskard@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Joel Haskard

1191 Edmund Ave

St. Paul, MN  55104

 

"

rle2491@MSN.COM   rle2491@MSN.COM   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Richard Engdahl

2491 Lake Elmo Ave. N.

Lake Elmo, MN  55042

 

"

storhoff@mabeltel.coop  storhoff@mabeltel.coop      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sharen Storhoff

R R 1 Box 218

Mabel, Mn  55954

 

"

romer@armorsecurity.com romer@armorsecurity.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

kirstin romer

4207 lakeside ave n #128

brooklyn center, MN  55429

 

"

MRHODE@aveda.com  MRHODE@aveda.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Melanie Rhode

12710 289th Ave

Zimmerman, MN  55398-9444

 

"

dragnfly@arvig.net      dragnfly@arvig.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

john weber

1413 Wabedo Pass Rd. N.E.

Longville, MN  56655

 

"

pbauer@tcfbank.com      pbauer@tcfbank.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Paul Bauer

2479 Dunlap St N

 

Roseville, MN  55113-3244

 

"

raynsandra@netzero.com  raynsandra@netzero.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Raymond T. Bissonnette

143 Dahlia St

Mahtomedi, MN  55115

 

"

jstites@bssdlaw.com     jstites@bssdlaw.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jeff Stites

28 Forest Dale Road

Minneapolis, MN  55410

 

"

Paula.Kwakenat@katun.com      Paula.Kwakenat@katun.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Paula Kwakenat

7301 W. 101st St.

Unit 112

Bloomington, MN  55438

 

"

jscully@cce.umn.edu     jscully@cce.umn.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Joan Scully

718 - 27th Avenue South/#1

Minneapolis, MN  55454

 

"

evere003@umn.edu  evere003@umn.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

I strongly oppose building a new coal-fired electrical generation plant on

the South Dakota border.  Minnesota is down-wind, so will get the

immediate pollution of air and water.  The Dakotas are also the largest

potential source of wind power in the U.S., but have been dragging their

feet and are bound up by lack of both imagination and transmission.  Time

to rectify both problems.

 

Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy

like wind power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious

problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Leslie Everett

173 McNeal Hall

1985 Buford Ave.

St. Paul, MN  55108

 

"

prustc@ParkNicollet.com prustc@ParkNicollet.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Catherine  Prust

7339 2nd Ave. S.

Richfield, MN  55423

 

"

ttriemert@hotmail.com   ttriemert@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Theresa O'Toole

4511 Chatsworth Street North

Shoreview, MN  55126

 

"

dakolling@comcast.net   dakolling@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lorraine Kolling

1860 Orchard Ln

White Bear Lake, MN  55110-5328

 

"

tjacks6@hotmail.com     tjacks6@hotmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Patricia Jackson

16916 Shamrock

Crosslake, MN  56442

 

"

redtail@springgrove.coop      redtail@springgrove.coop      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

brian lavelle

19206 redtail dr

spring grove, MN  55974

 

"

zweifel@stolaf.edu      zweifel@stolaf.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Erica Zweifel

406 Highland Ave

Northfield, MN  55057-1323

 

"

sestill58@comcast.net   sestill58@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

I am writing as a concerned citizen of MN, US, our planet to ask you to

please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. More

investment in clean, renewable energy sources such as wind power are what

is needed in Minnesota.  It is irresponsible policy to fund coal-burning

which is a large source of pollution. Global warming is a deeply serious

problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water in the long run.  I urge you to be a visionary and protect the

future of our children, grandchildren and generations to come.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Susan Estill

1817 Keller Lake Dr

Burnsville, MN  55306-6378

 

"

sschultz@cleanwater.org sschultz@cleanwater.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Steven Schultz

4501 Park Glen Rd #125

St. Louis Park, MN  55416

 

"

peersupport@earthlink.net     peersupport@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Minnesota and the Dakotas have wind power waiting to be tapped.  Let's

stop polluting our winds and start harvesting them! Now! and not waiting

until 2020 or beyond. (The Danes just committed themselves to 50% in the

next decade - we need that kind of business initiative.)

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

John S. Miller

271 W. King St.

St. Paul, MN  55107

 

"

leslienm@earthlink.net  leslienm@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Leslie McDonald

15824 Park Terrace Dr

Eden Prairie, MN  55346-2433

 

"

lisa21@mn.rr.com  lisa21@mn.rr.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Lisa Lungwitz

9708 Tree Farm Rd

Eden Prairie, MN  55347-4220

 

"

stoermek@stolaf.edu     stoermek@stolaf.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Kristina Stoermer

15408 Holdridge Dr.

Wayzata, MN  55391

 

"

tony.layne@perkinswill.com    tony.layne@perkinswill.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Anthony Layne

5029 14th Avenue South

 

Minneapolis, MN  55417

 

"

djorcsj@comcast.net     djorcsj@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        Please consider the future for our children. The answer to energy needs isn't more pollution but cle   "

 

SoPlease reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota

and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Dorothy Jorgenson

520 Warwick St

St Paul, MN  55116

 

"

fderubeis@comcast.net   fderubeis@comcast.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        Don't allow another polluting coal plant when alternatives exist! "

 

We urge you to reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant.  We

need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind power – not

major polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem. It

threatens our health, economy and quality of life. Also, proposed carbon

regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

All utilities have a moral obligation to do as much as possible with

energy conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant.

The partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet

their needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air

and water.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

 

Fern DeRubeis

6701 Glenwood Ave

Golden Valley, MN  55427-4916

 

"

mgcostigan@landolakes.com     mgcostigan@landolakes.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Marissa Barte

2888 Simpson St

Roseville, MN  55113

 

"

mgreco@umn.edu    mgreco@umn.edu    Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Mike Greco

25452 Ipava Ave W.

Lakeville, MN  55044

 

"

pruether@csbsju.edu     pruether@csbsju.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

This may seem like a ""quick fix"" to the energy needs but in the long run,

it is not an ethical solution.  Please, consider the future and not just

the present need.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Patricia Ruether

104 Chapel Lane

St. Joseph, MN  56374

 

"

jenlynch@mepartnership.org    jenlynch@mepartnership.org      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jen Lynch

2650 NE McKinley Street

Minneapolis, MN  55418

 

"

jschombe@d.umn.edu      jschombe@d.umn.edu      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        Our energy future is not coal "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota are seeing more and more investment in renewable energy

sources to meet our demands, which is spurring economic growth, largely in

rural areas.  Adding an unnecessary coal plant stifles these growing

industries while burdening us with increased emissions of Mercury and CO2.

The money spent on this plant would be better served promoting the use of

renewable energy sources and increasing conservation.  U.S. homes use much

more energy than homes in other parts of the developed world; we can meet

much of our energy needs with simple conservation. This saves us all,

doesn't it?

 

Please reject this coal plant.  This is not the future for either state.

Thank You;

 

 

Jesse Schomberg

2305 E. 5th St

Duluth, MN  55812

 

"

cmcginnity@msn.com      cmcginnity@msn.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Colleen McGinnity

10814 Quito St NE

Circle Pines, MN  55014-2304

 

"

joed@gml-inc.com  joed@gml-inc.com  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Joe Donahue

2819 Taylor St NE

Minneapolis, MN  55418-2945

 

"

juneaum@hortyelving.com juneaum@hortyelving.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Michelle Juneau

715 Douglas Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55403

 

"

judpeace@charter.net    judpeace@charter.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Judi Poulson

1881 Knollwood Drive

Fairmont, MN  56031

 

"

ctbrim@btinternet.com   ctbrim@btinternet.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Caroline Brimblecombe

3109 W 50th St # 201

 

Minneapolis, MN  55410

 

"

kathmath@charterinternet.com  kathmath@charterinternet.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Kathryn Mathews

317 8th St E

Northfield, MN  55057-2525

 

"

fishsongraphics@earthlink.net fishsongraphics@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Jeanne  Fish

3435 James Ave. N.

Minneapolis, MN  55412

 

"

joel.herrmann@fallon.com      joel.herrmann@fallon.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Joel Herrmann

6020 12th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55417-3212

 

"

bknoop@creativebanner.com     bknoop@creativebanner.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Howdy,

Wind-not coal.  Clean air, not more carbon dioxide.  Don' spend my money

on a resource that is not renewable.

Thanks.

Regards,

Brian Knoop

 

Brian Knoop

1238 106th Ln NE

 

Blaine, MN  55434-3754

 

"

jreichel@conceptgroup.com     jreichel@conceptgroup.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

John Reichel

5616 Humboldt Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55419-1632

 

"

grube.ls@tkda.com grube.ls@tkda.com Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

The Midwest is blessed with such an abundance of windy terrain, especially

in the Great Plains states of North and South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and

Nebraska – so much so that it is sometimes referred to as the “Saudi

Arabia of wind energy.” The Great Plains states have just begun to tap our

outstanding wind resources.

 

We should harness its abundant wind resources, rather than investing money

in a new coal-burning power plant. Benefits of switching from coal to wind

include:

• reduced air and water pollution and toxic wastes,

• improved electricity reliability, thanks to a diversified power

portfolio,

• economic development and job growth through wind power “cash crops” for

landowners and clean energy exports, increased business for wind turbine

manufacturers, and new skilled jobs in installation and maintenance of

wind turbines.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Leonard Grube

1587 Stanford Ave

Saint Paul, MN  55105

 

"

ctanderson1@gmail.com   ctanderson1@gmail.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean, renewable energy, for our health and our economy."  "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens not only wildlife and fisheries habitats, but also our

health, economy and quality of life;  That’s why proposed carbon

regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Chris Anderson

11313 Elk Lane

Elk River, MN  55330

 

"

melloy.diane@dorseylaw.com    melloy.diane@dorseylaw.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Diane Melloy

5880 Sunrise Dr

Minneapolis, MN  55419-2060

 

"

calco001@umn.edu  calco001@umn.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Randy Calcote

1912 Ryan Ave W

Roseville, MN  55113-5450

 

"

annie.sunderland@co.dakota.mn.us    annie.sunderland@co.dakota.mn.us      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Ann Marie Sunderland

15555 Flight Way

Apple Valley, MN  55124-6019

 

"

bardlive@usfamily.net   bardlive@usfamily.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. By law,

utilities must prove that the energy from this dirty technology could not

be gotten by renewable sources.  And it can!

 

Minnesota and South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy

like wind power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious

problem. It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why

proposed carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of

coal power.  TALK ABOUT THESE HIDDEN COSTS IN THE LEGISLATURE!  TO SAY

NOTHING OF THE HIDDEN COSTS TO THE HEALTH OF OUR CHILDREN.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Rachel Nelson

1275 Lincoln Av., #1

St. Paul, MN  55105

 

"

dan@woychickdesign.com  dan@woychickdesign.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Dan Woychick

3717 Colfax Ave S

Minneapolis, MN  55409-1023

 

"

burchphotographics@mac.com    burchphotographics@mac.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please look long and hard at other ways and means to produce power other

than the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and South Dakota need more

investment in clean, renewable energy like wind power – not big polluters

like coal. Global warming is a serious problem. It threatens our health,

economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed carbon regulations and

taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water. I'd also like you to consider biofuels from the likes of hemp or

switchgrass - give more thought to what the scientific community like the

Concerned Scientist In Society Org. may propose - they and many other

thoughtful people given the chance will come up with real solutions to the

energy and global environmental problems.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Brad Burch

124 11th Ave N

Rochester, MN  55901

 

"

dwjohnson@waterousco.com      dwjohnson@waterousco.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. The wind blows here every day.  Why

is this energy not being harnessed to heat and cool our homes, and provide

clean, renewable energy?  Global warming is a serious problem. It

threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your consideration,

 

 

David Johnson

302 18th Street East

Hastings, MN  55033

 

"

ganderson@sportechinc.com     ganderson@sportechinc.com      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Greg Anderson

9522 River Forest Dr.

Monticello, MN  55362

 

"

bhsiao@visi.com   bhsiao@visi.com   Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal.

 

Global warming is a serious problem!!!!!! We do not have time to mess

around with this issue.

 

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Betsy Hsiao

6823 Woodland Dr

Eden Prairie, MN  55346-2710

 

"

beier@stolaf.edu  beier@stolaf.edu  Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."     "

 

Please reject the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. Minnesota and

South Dakota need more investment in clean, renewable energy like wind

power – not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem.

It threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

krista beier

1500 st. olaf ave

northfield, MN  55057

 

"

bluegentian@earthlink.net     bluegentian@earthlink.net      Steve.Mihalchick@state.mn.us        "We need clean energy, for our health and our economy."      "

 

As you know, this kind of power plant affects us all more than we thought.

Please join the effort to preserve our climate and our air by rejecting

the proposal for the Big Stone II coal plant. What we need in Minnesota

and South Dakota are sources of clean, renewable energy like wind power –

not big polluters like coal. Global warming is a serious problem. It

threatens our health, economy and quality of life. That’s why proposed

carbon regulations and taxes are sure to increase the cost of coal power.

 

Utilities have an obligation to do as much as possible with energy

conservation and efficiency before they propose a new coal plant. The

partners should look to these options and more wind power to meet their

needs for power. It will be cheaper, safer and better for our air and

water.

 

How about a wind power plant in the iron range in areas where they are no

longer mining?  Mine the air.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Polly Carlson-Voiles

4148 Garfield Ave

Minneapolis, MN  55409-1437

 

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