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We Energies is seeking permission to build two liquefied-natural-gas plants for $370 million in southeastern Wisconsin.
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Read More »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.
Tagged with: Dairyland Power Minnesota Power Nemadji Trail Energy Center Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Read More »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.
Tagged with: Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line Mike Huebsch Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Rebecca Valcq
Read More »Regulators OK southwestern Wisconsin power line
State regulators have approved a power line project in southwestern Wisconsin.
Tagged with: American Transmission Co. Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin Dairyland Power Cooperative Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Read More »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.
Tagged with: Cory Barr digger's hotline explosion Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Sun Prairie
Read More »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.
Tagged with: ATC Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Read More »Utility customers due refunds
Refunds are in store for customers of the four largest for-profit utilities in Wisconsin.
Tagged with: Alliant Energy Madison Gas & Electric Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Xcel Energy
Read More »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?
Tagged with: Eagle Point Solar Public Service Commission of Wisconsin solar energy solar power We Energies
Read More »Regulators OK projects promising to increase solar generation five fold
Wisconsin utility regulators on Thursday approved a series of solar-energy proposals that renewable-energy advocates contend will lead to a five-fold increase in solar generation in the state.
Tagged with: Badger Hollow Solar Farm Public Service Commission of Wisconsin RENEW Wisconsin solar energy Two Creeks Solar Project Tyler Huebner
Read More »Even with historic solar projects on horizon, Evers says state has much work to do
Gov. Tony Evers told a room full of renewable-energy advocates on Thursday that solar projects and similar installations that flooded into Wisconsin in 2018 occurred even as many state policies continued to ignore, rather than embrace, science and innovation.
Tagged with: Ellen Nowak Gov. Tony Evers Mike Kuglitsch Public Service Commission of Wisconsin RENEW Wisconsin renewable energy solar energy
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