Renewable-energy advocates breathed a partial sigh of relief Tuesday when state regulators leaned toward continuing to offer rebates on solar arrays, wind turbines and similar projects.

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Wisconsin utilities have met the state’s renewable-energy goals, leaving industry observers to worry that there might be little motivation to continue building wind turbines, biodigesters and similar equipment.

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A Milwaukee alderman is facing early resistance to his proposal to deregulate the state’s electricity industry.

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Utilities hit the state’s goal of providing 10 percent of the electricity used in Wisconsin from renewable sources two years early.

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The proposed greenhouse-gas regulations that critics contend will drag down the economy are receiving praise from others as a boon for the construction industry.

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The owner of SunVest Solar Inc. is predicting “an assault on renewable energy” in light of a northeastern Wisconsin utility’s request for a rate increase.

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The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold a series of meetings in May and June to solicit advice on the extent of an environmental report that will precede the construction of the Badger Coulee Transmission Project between Onalaska and Middleton.

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A transmission company that serves eastern Wisconsin is seeking regulatory approval to build power lines and substations in five northeastern counties.

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About five months after requesting more information about a proposed high-voltage line between the La Crosse and Madison areas, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission has found the application submitted for the project to be complete.

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A majority of the members on the Wisconsin Public Service Commission agreed Wednesday that Milwaukee cannot force utility companies to move power lines and other equipment to make way for a proposed streetcar.

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