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Energy Department proposes tighter efficiency standards for gas, electric stoves and ovens

Fox Business, February 2, 2023

WEC Energy Group to acquire 80% stake in Texas solar project

WisBusiness, February 1, 2023

As the shift to clean energy ramps up, Wisconsin’s top utility regulator says energy efficiency is key

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 31, 2023

2 rural Wisconsin utilities receive federal loans for modernization, security

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 31, 2023

Senator says broadband funding offers chance for bipartisanship

WisBusiness, January 30, 2023

Manchin pushes to delay tax credits for electric vehicles

Associated Press, January 25, 2023

Turbine collapses in Wisconsin

CBS Minnesota, January 22, 2023

On a bitter cold night, We Energies begged customers to turn down their thermostats. How close did the natural gas supply system come to failure?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 20, 2023

Utilities face challenges with extreme cold that threatens energy supplies

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 19, 2023

Xcel Energy: Names two new regional vice presidents

WisBusiness, January 17, 2023

Global oil demand could hit record high as China reopens

CNN, January 18, 2023

EU seeks to counter U.S. clean-tech subsidies with new funding

The Wall Street Journal, January 17, 2023

Developers face ongoing uncertainty over solar financing tool despite limited approval from PSC

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 12, 2023

Wisconsin solar projects get a boost after federal omnibus bill sends more than $255.7M to the state

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 12, 2023

U.S., allies prepare fresh sanctions on Russian oil industry

The Wall Street Journal, January 11, 2023

Electric bills are rising for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service customers. The same is true for other major utilities.

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 10, 2023

Madison may require energy-use reports, ‘tuneups’ for large commercial buildings

Wisconsin State Journal, January 10, 2023

City to receive $3 million in federal funding for solar panel lighting project in Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood

Kenosha News, January 8, 2023

Milwaukee neighborhood groups seek referendum on utility competition after We Energies’ 11% rate hike

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 4, 2023

Electric bills are going up across the state. Here’s how Wisconsin’s biggest utilities compare.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 5, 2023

Milwaukee most expensive large city for utilities based on households: Report

TMJ 4, December 29, 2022

Despite influx of federal cash, Wisconsin regulations hamper solar installations

Urban Milwaukee, December 29, 2022

County sends request for study regarding solar project

WiscNews, December 21, 2022

Milwaukee ranks highest in utility expenses amongst major cities

Shepherd Express, December 21, 2022

Wisconsin Public Service moving ahead with $451M solar and battery project

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 14, 2022

The FCC has a new broadband map, and you can challenge the results

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 13, 2022

Utilities running EV charging pilot programs

WisBusiness, December 13, 2022

US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says

CNN, December 13, 2022

Gov. Evers, PSC announce Wisconsin will receive nearly $6M for high-speed internet

WISN 12, December 12, 2022

Solar advocates hope Wisconsin utility regulators will allow more proposals that use a solar financing tool

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 12, 2022

MGE approved to buy share of southern Wis. solar energy center

NBC 15, December 9, 2022

PSC votes on petition for third-party financing for solar energy

Wisconsin Law Journal, December 8, 2022

Wisconsin regulators OK $478 million utility investment in solar-plus-storage

Wisconsin State Journal, December 8, 2022

Wisconsin utility regulators approve rate hikes for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 2, 2022

Wisconsin utility regulators bless solar financing tool

Wisconsin State Journal, December 2, 2022

Federal judge orders Enbridge, Bad River to make a plan to avoid a ‘catastrophic’ rupture of Line 5 on tribe’s reservation

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 29, 2022

As utilities spend billions on transmission, support builds for independent monitoring

NC Policy Watch, November 18, 2022

As heating costs are set to rise, counties see more demand for energy assistance

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 16, 2022

Wisconsin case raises question: Who pays, profits from energy transition?

Wisconsin State Journal, November 11, 2022

Regulators raise concerns over customer costs with proposal to sell ownership stakes in Beloit gas plant

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 11, 2022

MGE customers to see 9% bill hike due to higher fuel costs; regulators approve gas plant purchase

Wisconsin State Journal, November 10, 2022

Wisconsin Building Trades Council: Workers from across Wisconsin urge PSC to oppose third-party ownership

WisBusiness, November 10, 2022

WEC experiment burning a hydrogen-natural gas mixture could help reduce future carbon emissions

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 10, 2022

City calls on Public Service Commission to reject We Energies’ proposed rate increases

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 8, 2022

After an explosion 4 years ago, Wisconsin’s only oil refinery is on track to start up early next year

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 8, 2022

PSC decision on third-party solar expected early next month

WisBusiness, November 3, 2022

People blast plans by 2 utilities to shift more costs to residential customers through rate hikes

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 3, 2022

WEC Energy Group increasing renewable investment by $1.9 billion

Milwaukee Business News, November 1, 2022

WPS requests 14% electricity rate hike

WBAY, October 31, 2022

WEC Energy Group will spend $360 million to own 80% of a huge Illinois solar farm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 31, 2022

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