Amid tepid annual increases in energy use in Wisconsin, Alliant Energy is asking regulators for permission to sink $750 million into building a new power plant near Beloit.

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Madison-based Alliant Energy Corp. says it will ask the state for permission to build a large natural-gas fired plant near Beloit.

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Dane County’s executive is warning that a local utility company’s electrical-rate request would make it much harder to afford projects similar to a large solar array atop the county airport’s maintenance garage.

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Officials with We Energies say they're making progress in restoring power to customers in southeastern Wisconsin, but outages are expected to persist into Wednesday

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Another round of severe storms knocked down trees and power lines in and around Madison on Wednesday, a day after tornadoes caused extensive damage in the area.

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A possible tornado tore roofs from houses and blew down part of an elementary school in the Madison area early Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. No serious injuries were reported.

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Wisconsin has cut its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 10 percent in less than a decade. Let's keep going.

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The National Labor Relations Board investigates charges against employers or union chapters accused of violating the National Labor Relations Act. The board has not yet issued decisions on these charges.

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The National Labor Relations Board investigates charges against employers or union chapters accused of violating the National Labor Relations Act. The board has not yet issued decisions on these charges.

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Wisconsin's utility companies are divided on a bill that could change the way the state issues permits for transmission line projects.

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