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Northern Wisconsin oil pipeline reroute panned in public hearing; opponents say risk to water, climate too great

Wisconsin State Journal, July 2, 2020

Three Wisconsin energy companies to improve rural electric infrastructure

WisBusiness, June 30, 2020

Wisconsin solar installer tries drones to serve customers, calls on Congress for aid

WUWM, June 29, 2020

Clean energy advocates say industry can lead economic recovery, call for state and federal help

Wisconsin State Journal, June 26, 2020

Regulators give Enbridge Energy more time to negotiate land rights for Line 5 reroute

Wisconsin State Journal, June 26, 2020

COVID-19 crisis curtails job gains in Wisconsin’s clean energy industry

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 25, 2020

Huntsinger Farms installs large solar power system

WQOW, June 24, 2020

Michigan wants proof line 5 can operate safely after damage prompts Enbridge to shut down pipeline

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 21, 2020

Dairyland Power names new president, CEO

Madison.com, June 20, 2020

EPA fines Enbridge $6.7M for failing to swiftly address cracks, corrosion through digs

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 18, 2020

We Energies refiles rate hike request driven by rising nuclear power costs

Wisconsin State Journal, June 18, 2020

Xcel proposes $3B in renewable projects to bolster economy dogged by pandemic

Minnesota Star Tribune, June 17, 2020

Absent from stimulus packages: Overhauling energy, climate programs

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 17, 2020

Extended utility cutoff moratorium ends July 25

WXPR, June 17, 2020

RENEW providing $150K worth of grants for solar projects

The Daily Reporter, June 16, 2020

New solar investment program announced for La Crosse area residents and business owners

La Crosse Tribune, June 16, 2020

Report: Wisconsin utilities on track for 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2026

Wisconsin State Journal, June 16, 2020

Minnesota Power to reach 50% renewables in 2021 with Canadian hydropower

Utility Dive, June 15, 2020

U.S. clean energy sector loses 18% of jobs during pandemic – report

Reuters, June 15, 2020

Great Northern Transmission Line powers up, bringing Manitoba hydropower to Minnesota

Minnesota Star Tribune, June 11, 2020

PSC denies request to block Green County wind farm

Madison.com, June 11, 2020

Thousands could lose service as PSC lifts COVID-19 utility shutoff moratorium

Kenosha News, June 11, 2020

Coronavirus won’t stop US solar growth in 2020, but rooftop installers take serious hit

Green Tech Media, June 11, 2020

Federal court upholds Enbridge’s Great Lakes spill plans

Associated Press, June 9, 2020

ACG submits brief calling for no new review of Nemadji power plant in Superior

The Daily Reporter, June 9, 2020

DNR to hold virtual hearing on Enbridge plans for oil pipeline through northern Wisconsin

Madison.com, June 8, 2020

We Energies withdraws rate hike request; MGE to work with customer groups

Wisconsin State Journal, June 8, 2020

Solar, wind, storage link arms in push for ‘majority renewables’ by 2030

Green Tech Media, June 4, 2020

Xcel to begin aerial line inspections

APG Media, June 4, 2020

As utility solar costs drop 82%, US renewable leaders target majority generation share by 2030

Utility Dive, June 3, 2020

Shilling joins Dairyland Power; former Senate minority leader to handle regulatory affairs

Racine Journal Times, June 1, 2020

Edgewater coal plant closure signals move towards renewable energy

Wisconsin Examiner, May 31, 2020

Renewables top coal in the US for the first time in more than 130 years

The Hill, May 28, 2020

Iowa Utilities Board approves Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line project

ABC 9, May 27, 2020

Alliant coal plant could cost Wisconsin customers $257M by 2030, report says

Utility Dive, May 27, 2020

Xcel exploring renewable natural gas options

Minnesota Star Tribune, May 26, 2020

Alliant proposes $900M solar buy; 6 farms would power 175,000 homes

Madison.com, May 26, 2020

Alliant to shutter Sheboygan coal plant; early closure expected to benefit ratepayers, environment

La Crosse Tribune, May 22, 2020

Long-term demand propels renewable procurement during pandemic as buyers remain motivated

Utility Dive, May 20, 2020

Global green energy growth to fall for first time in 20 years: IEA

Reuters, May 19, 2020

Wisconsin group pushes for health expert on an electric utility’s board of directors

WUWM, May 19, 2020

Clean energy has taken a hit. Will it rebound?

Pew, May 19, 2020

MGE proposes $31.7M solar farm in Fitchburg to serve state, UW-Madison and industrial customers

Wisconsin State Journal, May 18, 2020

Coronavirus wipes out 5 years of US solar job growth

Green Tech Media, May 18, 2020

Alliant Energy natural gas plan on line

Argus Media, May 15, 2020

Wisconsin utilities look to fill state’s renewables gap while also expanding gas capacity

S&P Global, May 15, 2020

Clean energy has shed nearly 600,000 U.S. jobs due to pandemic: report

Reuters, May 13, 2020

Alliant Energy adds solar, battery system at DNR site

The Sauk Prairie Eagle, May 13, 2020

Alliant projects 5% reduction in sales, no lost profit from COVID-19 pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, May 10, 2020

1,000-acre solar farm planned for town of Holland, pending regulator approval

Sheboygan Daily Press, May 6, 2020

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