Two prominent Wisconsin construction labor unions submitted comments opposed to third-party financing and ownership of renewable energy resources in the state ahead of a Public Service Commission meeting. 

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The state is providing a grant for training in the solar industry as part of its latest distribution from its Wisconsin Fast Forward program.

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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Solar Corps initiative has expanded its education partnerships to 10 technical and community colleges in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

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A renewable-energy advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin regulators on Thursday over current legal guidance that seems to prevent third-party financing of solar projects, an arrangement that allows developers to directly rent solar arrays to homeowners and businesses.

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Businesses and organizations across Wisconsin are getting more than $1.65 million in grants from the Department of Workforce Development, including in construction.

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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is bringing solar technical training and workforce development opportunities to four Midwest partnering organizations.

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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, a central Wisconsin based non-profit organization, in partnership with the Straubel Foundation, has awarded eight MREA and Straubel Foundation Clean Energy Leadership Award scholarships to students studying in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainability and clean technology.

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