Stop CHC

press release: A carefully planned “Stop CHC” public forum is set for Friday, March 2, challenging potential threats and policy issues posed by the Cardinal-Hickory Creek (CHC) high-voltage transmission line proposed to span 125 miles from Middleton to Dubuque. Utility myths, energy efficiency, local power, and the harmful impacts of transmission expansion will be described during three afternoon panel discussions and an evening program featuring important speakers at the free public forum beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Dodger Bowl, 318 King Street, Dodgeville. All residents, elected officials and electricity users of Southwestern Wisconsin and across the state are invited. More than a dozen speakers, panelists, and moderators will offer local, state and national perspectives during three afternoon panels beginning at 1 p.m., and an evening session at 6:30 p.m. Networking and food will be available at 5:30 p.m.