WRTP | BIG STEP to develop workforce ahead of $1B broadband investment
Josh Morby and WRTP | Big Step will put together a workforce for a federal billion-dollar investment to expand high-speed internet access across the state.
PSC deadlock leaves third-party solar financing in legal limbo
Wisconsin regulators deadlocked Thursday on a dispute between the city of Milwaukee and We Energies over whether energy customers should be able to buy renewable power from a party other than a large utility.
Broadband dearth leaves rural places behind during outbreak
The Newcomer household near Monroe is fairly typical for rural Wisconsin. It is surrounded by cornfields. The nearest neighbor is a quarter-mile down the road. And the internet service is spotty at best.
Regulators OK natural-gas plant in northern Wisconsin (UPDATE)
State regulators have approved plans for a $700 million power plant on the shores of Lake Superior despite conservationists' concerns that the facility will harm the environment.
We Energies seeking permission to build $370M gas plants
We Energies is seeking permission to build two liquefied-natural-gas plants for $370 million in southeastern Wisconsin.
State: $700M Nemadji Trail project wouldn’t have ‘sustainable’ water access
The proposed $700 million Nemadji Trail Energy Center to be built in Superior wouldn't have enough access to the millions of gallons of water it needs to operate, according to an environmental report prepared by state regulators.
Regulators approve $500M Cardinal-Hickory line over charges of bias from opponents
Wisconsin regulators gave final approval this week to the proposed $500 million Cardinal-Hickory Creek power line in Southwest Wisconsin amid project opponents' accusations of bias.
Regulators OK southwestern Wisconsin power line
State regulators have approved a power line project in southwestern Wisconsin.
Utility regulators fine contractor over Sun Prairie explosion
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission on Thursday slapped a contractor with a $25,000 fine for failing to check for utilities before striking a natural-gas line in downtown Sun Prairie and causing an explosion that killed a firefighter.
Illinois, Michigan join critics urging PSC to reject $500M transmission line
Attorneys general in Michigan and Illinois last week asked Wisconsin regulators to reject a half-billion-dollar transmission line project in southwest Wisconsin, taking an unprecedented step that further bolsters what is already opposition to the project.
Utility customers due refunds
Refunds are in store for customers of the four largest for-profit utilities in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin regulators punt on solar-energy question: Are renewable developers utilities?
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission punted last week again on a question that's front-of-mind for solar advocates in the state: Is a private company that owns and operates solar service in effect a public utility?
Today’s News
- Milwaukee County breaks ground on first health and human services center
- Where are the homes? Glaring need for housing construction underlined by Century 21 CEO
- Lawmakers block update for new commercial building standards
- Milwaukee mayor’s $1.9B budget proposal has infrastructure boost
- As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
- Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
- October proclaimed Architecture Awareness Month in Wisconsin
- Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of October 2, 2023
- Corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Second phase of Lower Yahara River Trail construction
- Sky-high mortgage rates leave homes unaffordable for more buyers, sending new home sales tumbling
- Forecast: Economic challenges ahead as rates rise and labor shortages remain
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)