Explore Candidates State Senate District 32 Dan Kapanke on Energy

Dan Kapanke on Energy

Dan Kapanke supports construction of new nuclear power plants in Wisconsin

Believes Wisconsin needs to study nuclear power to solve energy problems. Says Europe has nuclear energy and it’s safe.

Watch Video Now

">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355">

Dan Kapanke supports making it easier for developers to build wind energy farms over the objections of neighbors

Believes the federal and state governments need to promote wind energy. Hopes to strike balance between local concerns and the need for wind energy.

Watch Video Now

">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355">

Dan Kapanke supports subsidizing the use of ethanol in motor vehicle fuels

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.

Watch Video Now

">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355">

Dan Kapanke is neutral on restricting local governments’ power to regulate where ethanol and other renewable energy plants can be located

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.

Watch Video Now

">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355">