WisBusiness: $105 million deal reached in Oak Creek power plant squabble
WisBusiness.com
The two sides in the three-year legal battle over the water intake system at the Oak Creek Power Plant have reached a $105 million agreement.
The deal provides $100 million for Lake Michigan protection projects over a 25 year period and take significant steps to address global warming.
“This settlement provides the long-term commitment of resources necessary to help...
WisBusiness: Regional cap-and-trade proposal remains contentious
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
Though they might have had a few reservations, most of the 29 members on the Governor’s Global Warming Task Force found the suggestions to cut carbon dioxide (C02) emissions acceptable.
But three representatives, all from industry, dissented in the final vote.
GM didn’t like the tough California-style tailpipe gas restrictions.
And two members of...
Johnson Controls Serves as the Largest Provider of Sustainability Solutions for the Olympics
Large-scale improvements to generate long-term economic and environmental benefits
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls has installed sustainable building solutions in 18 Olympic stadiums and supporting facilities, helping the 2008 Olympics in Beijing realize its goals to be the most green Olympics in history.
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From a Metasys(R) building management system to chillers and variable speed drives, Johnson Controls'...
Astec Industries, Inc. to Acquire Dillman Equipment, Inc.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dillman Equipment, Inc. ("Dillman"), a manufacturer of asphalt plant equipment, headquartered in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Incorporated in 1994, Dillman is a leading manufacturer of asphalt plant equipment. The company supplies the asphalt industry with asphalt plant equipment...
Alliant Energy Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy Corp. (NYSE:LNT) today announced net income and earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2008 of $60.8 million and $0.55, respectively, compared to $48.6 million and $0.43 for the same period in 2007. A summary of Alliant Energy's second quarter earnings is as follows (net income in millions):
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Alliant Energy Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) has scheduled its second quarter 2008 earnings release for Wednesday, August 6, before the stock market opens. A conference call to review the second quarter results is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. CT.
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Alliant Energy will webcast the event live at http://www.alliantenergy.com/investors. The call is open...
SBA Disaster Assistance Tops $20 Million; Urges Return of Disaster Loan Applications
ATLANTA, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than $20 million in U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans have been approved for residents and business owners in Wisconsin who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on June 5 - July 25, 2008.
"Currently, 906 home and business disaster loans have been approved in the amount of...
Author Avoids Travel Cost and Hassle Using Mediasite to Webcast Virtual Book Tour
Colleen Gleason to unveil her latest release via webcast to a global audience
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the first-ever virtual book release using Mediasite by Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, author Colleen Gleason will connect simultaneously with fans across the globe today as she unveils...
