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Dan Kapanke on Energy
Believes Wisconsin needs to study nuclear power to solve energy problems. Says Europe has nuclear energy and it’s safe.
Believes the federal and state governments need to promote wind energy. Hopes to strike balance between local concerns and the need for wind energy.
Believes in ethanol as an energy alternative, but also feels the state needs to look at its costs. Doesn’t believe ethanol subsidies should be cut off now, but examined in the future.
Believes local residents have to play a role in siting of energy plants. Worked to mediate a dispute between a proposed ethanol plant and local businesses and residents in Sparta, Wis., who opposed the plant.