By Paul Snyder A family seeking payback for health, business and property losses allegedly caused by a wind farm suffered a setback Thursday when the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin rejected the complaint. PSC Chairman Eric Callisto said the commission ...

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on Friday announced it is seeking public comment on a draft set of rules for wind turbine placement. The proposed rules will ultimately result in uniform turbine placement standards for local units of government ...

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By Paul Snyder The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is demanding answers from Xcel Energy after estimates jumped $21.4 million for construction of an Ashland biomass plant. PSC Chairman Eric Callisto said Friday he is disappointed by the increased price. ...

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By Paul Snyder Parking issues — and its effect on traffic, development and commuter rail — continue to drive Madison residents’ concerns about a proposed 17.5-acre mixed-use development. Madison-based Erdman Holdings Inc. held an informational meeting Thursday night for the ...

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on Tuesday granted Alliant Energy initial approval for an estimated $150 million upgrade at its Edgewater power plant in Sheboygan. Alliant still needs a written order from the PSC to proceed with the project, ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State regulators want public comments on a proposal for a biomass power plant in central Wisconsin. Wisconsin Electric Power Co. wants to build the 50-megawatt woody biomass-fired plant in Rothschild. Woody biomass refers to leftover debris ...

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By Paul Snyder The label of renewable energy will cost Xcel Energy an extra $21.4 million after the utility realized its proposed biomass plant in Ashland will burn too much natural gas. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the ...

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By Paul Snyder The attorney representing two Oakfield residents in a case against Chicago-based Invenergy LLC wants the results of a sheriff’s sale this week to convince the state to review the case. Madison-based attorney Ed Marion on Thursday sent ...

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By Paul Snyder A wind farm dispute in Dodge County is catching the attention of state lawmakers who worry the case could affect the future of renewable energy development. “I think this is a Pandora’s box that could lead to ...

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By Paul Snyder Members of the state’s Wind Siting Council are deflecting allegations the group is biased toward development. “I think it’s a fairly well-balanced group,” said council member Dwight Sattler, a Fond du Lac County resident and neighbor of ...

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