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US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
A federal judge in Boston blocked Trump administration policies that stalled wind and solar energy projects nationwide, citing unlawful permitting roadblocks.
Oak Creek coal plant closure delayed again
We Energies will again delay the closure of its aging coal plant in Oak Creek, initially planned to shut down in 2023. The utility applied to keep coal fired units open through 2027.
We Energies approved to buy 150 MW solar project in Rock County
We Energies was approved to buy the 150 MW Dawn Harvest Solar Project and 50 MW battery storage in Rock County, expected online by 2028.
Wisconsin Rapids gives initial approval to solar array permit
The Wisconsin Rapids Planning Commission approved two land use requests for the purpose of constructing a 5-megawatt solar array on city-owned land located between Two Mile Avenue and Ridges Golf Course.
Diverse and resilient energy production is needed to meet future demand, global report says
Alexa St. John Associated Press Electricity demand will rise much faster than overall energy growth in the coming decades, underscoring the need for diversified energy sources, according to an analysis […]
Germantown commission turns down 35-acre solar project
The Germantown Plan Commission turned down plans for a 35-acre solar field. The project will go to the Village Board in November.
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
Several groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program.
Did you dawdle on that new heat pump or EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits
Tax incentives that saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year.
Microsoft will work on $4 billion addition to data center in Mount Pleasant
Completed Mount Pleasant data center project will use 8 million gallons of water each year, city of Racine data showed.
Port Washington approves $8 billion data center
City leaders in Port Washington have green-lit an $8 billion data center campus despite concerns from area residents over the environmental impact of the project.
Port Washington approves development agreement for $8 billion data center
The data center proposal for Port Washington only takes up around a third of space the city acquired, but will have a higher investment than the data center campus in Mount Pleasant.
Evers urges EPA not to cut residential solar grant
Gov. Tony Evers urged the EPA not to cut a $62.4 million grant to install solar energy systems for low- and mdoerate-income households.
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Project Profiles
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- 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
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- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
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