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Reaction split on Wisconsin-to-Iowa transmission line

APG Media, August 21, 2019

Proposal would prohibit materials exclusions on pipe projects

The Daily Reporter, August 21, 2019

Evers pushes for energy goal, speaks against trade disputes

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 20, 2019

Public Service Commission approves Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 20, 2019

Regulators approve Cardinal-Hickory Creek power line

Wisconsin State Journal, August 20, 2019

Utilities weigh changes as they seek to meet carbon reduction goals

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 20, 2019

Hearing set for Husky Refinery air permits

Superior Telegram, August 19, 2019

Minnesota utilities will study if the $2B CapX2020 grid improvements were enough

Minnesota Star Tribune, August 19, 2019

Wisconsin Native Americans granted money for green projects

The Daily Reporter, August 19, 2019

Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

MPR News, August 18, 2019

Wind, solar developers say transmission line key to achieving Tony Evers’ clean energy goal

Wisconsin State Journal, August 17, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers signs executive order calling again for carbon-free electricity by 2050

Wisconsin State Journal, August 16, 2019

US Solar executives break down the odds of an ITC extension

Green Tech Media, August 14, 2019

Trump plans to end methane curbs that oil companies want to keep

Bloomberg, August 14, 2019

Xcel to expand Minnesota renewables program, add 230 MW new solar, wind

Utility Dive, August 14, 2019

Third and final solar garden in Solar*Connect community program complete

WDIO, August 13, 2019

22 states sue Trump over repeal of Obama-era power plant rules

The Hill, August 13, 2019

How dairy’s quest for clean energy spread across Wisconsin

La Crosse Tribune, August 13, 2019

Hi-Crush to halt production in Whitehall; 35 to 40 people expected to lose their jobs

La Crosse Tribune, August 13, 2019

Regulators rip Xcel’s proposed $650 million deal for Mankato power plant

Minnesota Star Tribune, August 10, 2019

Marathon County wind farm: Landowners sign agreements with Portuguese energy company

Wausau Daily Herald, August 9, 2019

Milking the sun: How dairy’s quest for clean energy spread across Wisconsin

The Daily Reporter, August 9, 2019

Marathon County wind farm: Landowners sign agreements with Portuguese energy company

Wausau Daily Herald, August 9, 2019

Superior school board to take action on solar garden proposal

Superior Telegram, August 9, 2019

Wisconsin tribes plan green updates with help of Department of Energy grants

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 9, 2019

Crossed wires: Wisconsin transmission proposal sparks debate over best path to 100% renewable energy

Utility Dive, August 8, 2019

Wisconsin utility regulators to consider Michigan, Illinois calls to reject power line

Wisconsin State Journal, August 8, 2019

Contractor in Sun Prairie explosion fined for not following excavation law

Wisconsin State Journal, August 8, 2019

UW-La Crosse to update heating system, ditch coal after coal contract expires

La Crosse Tribune, August 8, 2019

City of Eau Claire joins energy-saving initiative

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, August 7, 2019

Chamber tries to save Trump power plant rule with or without him

Bloomberg, August 6, 2019

Lead on lead: Legislation would set aside $40M for line replacements

The Daily Reporter, August 6, 2019

WEC Energy Group still sees solar as an option for Foxconn’s energy needs

Milwaukee Business News, August 6, 2019

Superior Council to consider Tuesday whether fiber optic internet is ‘critical infrastructure’

Superior Telegram, August 5, 2019

How an organic dairy’s quest for clean energy spread solar across Wisconsin

Midwest Energy News, August 5, 2019

Power struggle hindering U.S. growth of renewable energy, experts say

UPI, August 5, 2019

Xcel Energy customers to see bill savings in 2020; tax reform, new wind keep costs down

Wisconsin State Journal, August 3, 2019

Safety questions raised after Kentucky explosion on Enbridge-owned pipeline

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 2, 2019

We Energies buying a piece of Iowa County solar farm

Milwaukee Business Journal, August 2, 2019

MGE, We Energies apply to own remaining solar power from Wisconsin’s first large-scale solar farm

Wisconsin State Journal, August 2, 2019

Illinois, Michigan join critics urging PSC to reject $500M transmission line

The Daily Reporter, July 31, 2019

Lawsuit against scuttled frac project dismissed; judge agrees to reopen case if mine materializes

Wisconsin State Journal, July 31, 2019

In fight against coal, Sierra Club focuses on economics; asks if ratepayers are paying for operating losses

Wisconsin State Journal, July 31, 2019

Wisconsin to begin largest solar energy projects in state history

WDJT, July 30, 2019

Xcel Energy’s three solar gardens are fully subscribed

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, July 30, 2019

Great Northern Transmission Line on schedule

Business North, July 29, 2019

SWL&P plans solar garden for Superior

Superior Telegram, July 29, 2019

Questions remain as cleanup continues after Madison substation fire; no PCBs in transformer oil

Wisconsin State Journal, July 29, 2019

Wisconsin tribes get $2.6 million in federal grants for energy independence projects

Wisconsin State Journal, July 26, 2019

Xcel uses drones to inspect 485 miles of Wisconsin transmission lines

La Crosse Tribune, July 26, 2019

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