Wind power

Utility plans to cut the cord on coal

Even as a Wisconsin electrical utility used a yearly report to lay out plans for producing more energy with natural gas and various renewable sources, it was saying its total generating capacity would be increasing by relatively little.

Senate OKs bill to promote wide variety of energy sources

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a far-reaching energy bill Wednesday that reflects significant changes in U.S. oil and natural gas production over the past decade and boosts alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power.

Utilities commission rules against wind power producer

South Dakota's Public Utilities Commission has ruled against an alternative energy producer seeking to force rural electric cooperatives to buy the wind power it plans to generate

For wind power, US extends permit for eagle deaths

Washington — The Obama administration will allow companies to seek authorization to kill and harm bald and golden eagles for as much as 30 years without penalty in an effort to balance some of the environmental trade-offs of green energy.

Editorial cartoon: Future of wind power rides on elections

Future of wind power rides on elections

When GOP leaders gathered in Tampa, Fla., this week for the Republican National Convention, they endorsed a 62-page platform that used a crucial word just once.

View from around the state: Wind rules need certainty at the state level

The wind power debate is muddled enough without a couple of ill-advised bills that have been introduced into the Wisconsin Legislature.

Minnesota-based 3M extends wind industry reach

By Bob Geiger Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — Two years after 3M Co. formed its Renewable Energy Division, the industrial giant is poised to strengthen its low-key presence in wind […]

Wind power firm to expand its production in Wis.

By ?THOMAS CONTENT Milwaukee Journal Sentinel NEW BERLIN, Wis. (AP) — A Danish firm’s expansion is giving Wisconsin another player in the manufacturing sector geared toward alternative energy. Avanti Wind […]