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From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
Several NFL stadiums have made strides in lowering their carbon footprints by installing solar panels and creating composting and recycling programs.
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.
Arch Solar opens new office in Milwaukee
The solar installer expects to deliver roughly 10 megawatts of solar energy each year through its Milwaukee office.
$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says
A new analysis finds that more than $14 billion in clean energy projects in the U.S. have been canceled this year.
Nonprofit advancing solar projects will host fundraising event in Dane County
The Couillard Solar Foundation, which has developed its own solar canopy, will give away solar panels as awards for a contest.
Centro
Centro, a cornerstone nonprofit serving Latinx residents in Dane County, has expanded its decades-long legacy with a striking new facility designed to meet the growing needs of the community. Known as Calli — the Aztec word for “home” — the 37,000-square-foot building features two above-ground levels and an underground parking structure, housing classrooms, offices, gathering spaces and me[...]
Breakwater 233 Apartments
Breakwater 233 Apartments is a landmark residential development that has transformed a long-vacant industrial site into a vibrant, sustainable community along Racine’s lakefront. Developed by Hovde Properties in partnership with the city of Racine, the five-story, LEED-certified structure spans nearly 239,000 square feet and stands as the first new construction in downtown Racine in over 20 year[...]
China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs
While the Trump administration targets solar giant China with tariffs, that could mean higher costs for U.S. owners.
Incoming Milwaukee health building could have solar panels
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved a study checking the feasibility of solar panels on the first city health and human services center.
Electric vehicles owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction
Solar is still a costly upfront investment, but people save money over time, and the initial cost is coming down, especially with federal and state incentives.
Alliant Energy completes 624-acre solar project in Wautoma
Labor officals praised the project for its use of local contractors and union crafts workers.
Alliant Energy starts panel installation for Beaver Dam solar project
The company recently completed three solar projects and has nine more construction projects ongoing.
Today’s News
- Steve Curry of Knutson Construction dies at 74
- Key Milwaukee approval opens new home construction
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | Aug. 3
- Michigan Supreme Court blocks approval of Line 5 tunnel project
- Medical College of Wisconsin breaks ground on $70M student housing complex
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of Aug. 3, 2026
- Irgens starts apartment construction at Milwaukee County Research Park
- ABC of Wisconsin hits membership milestone
- More construction unions get behind Crowley
- Appeals Court restores Act 10 collective bargaining law
- Land use, zoning changes approved for Rockwell Automation in New Berlin
- $61M corporate headquarters planned in Brookfield
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)