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U.S. solar group says Trump tariffs killing jobs; White House says ‘fake news’

Reuters, December 3, 2019

Feds trim Midwest transmission utility profits; unclear when ratepayers to see refunds

Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 2019

As climate warnings grow dire, energy companies face a ‘new frontier of threats’

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 2, 2019

Green Bay Packaging now entirely operated by natural gas

WBAY, December 2, 2019

We Energies opens first small scale solar plant in New Berlin

Wisconsin Radio Network, December 2, 2019

No land, no problem. Floating solar panels might be the next big thing.

Grist, December 2, 2019

Off the grid: Solar power company, Altaray, leaves customers in the dark

Fox 6, December 1, 2019

Xcel sees financial payoff in push for wind-power development

Minnesota Star Tribune, November 30, 2019

Initial study into solar projects at Baraboo middle and high schools approved by school board

Baraboo News Republic, November 29, 2019

Madison School District to purchase energy from Madison Gas and Electric solar project

Wisconsin State Journal, November 28, 2019

Beaver Dam looks to add solar panels at more city sites

Beaver Dam Daily Citizen, November 25, 2019

New bill to lessen impact of power plant closure

Kenosha News, November 24, 2019

Environmental groups call on Dairyland Power to scrap natural gas project

La Crosse Tribune, November 21, 2019

La Crosse recognized for solar panel ordinance

La Crosse Tribune, November 21, 2019

Minnesota ‘value of solar’ compromise likely to boost community solar payments

Midwest Energy News, November 21, 2019

Utility-scale solar set to eclipse onsite installations in US corporate market

Green Tech Media, November 20, 2019

Why residents support solar – just ‘not in my backyard’

City Lab, November 20, 2019

Evers signs bill making it a felony to trespass on pipelines

WTMJ, November 20, 2019

Attorney: County cannot issue wind energy moratorium

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 19, 2019

GOP state lawmakers urge Trump support for ethanol, say exemptions hurt Wisconsin farmers

Wisconsin State Journal, November 19, 2019

Hard times for Wisconsin sand: Amid flagging sales, Hi-Crush writes of $215 in mine value

Wisconsin State Journal, November 18, 2019

Would shutting down We Energies’ coal plants in Oak Creek save customers money?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 18, 2019

We Energies electric bills expected to go up in 2020

WISN 12, November 17, 2019

Wind energy moratorium may be unenforceable

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 14, 2019

Regulators deny EV charging subsidies, allow pollution control cost overruns for WEC utilities

Wisconsin State Journal, November 14, 2019

As utilities cut carbon emissions, some transitioning faster to renewables

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 14, 2019

Dem AGs in Wisconsin, Minnesota back Nessel’s Line 5 lawsuit

Detroit News, November 13, 2019

Tracking progress on 100% clean energy targets

Green Tech Media, November 12, 2019

Racine wants to lease Olsen Park for solar farm

Racine Journal Times, November 12, 2019

Clear Creek passes moratorium on wind farm development

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 11, 2019

Enbridge purchases land owned by City of Mellen

KBJR 6, November 11, 2019

Military experience provides natural transition to clean energy careers, veterans say

Midwest Energy News, November 11, 2019

Clean energy investments drive increased profits for Wisconsin utilities; Alliant to spend $6.8B by 2023

Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 2019

Solar power systems are getting bigger, better over time

Axios, November 7, 2019

Xcel signs pact with Eau Claire

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 7, 2019

Senate OKs bill making it a felony to trespass on pipeline projects

The Daily Reporter, November 6, 2019

$370 million We Energies project would build natural gas facilities near Ixonia, Whitewater

Milwaukee Business News, November 6, 2019

Is St. Croix County wind battle over? Town says so

River Towns, November 6, 2019

States, utilities step up to cut emissions as Trump administration begins withdrawal from climate deal

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 6, 2019

Solutions in the pipeline? Both state and local officials offer ways to combat lead

Shepherd Express, November 5, 2019

States are more worried about pipeline protestors than spills

New Republic, November 5, 2019

EPA proposes to relax requirements on 2015 coal ash rule

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 5, 2019

Town hall-style meeting on solar energy set for Wednesday at City Hall

Racine Journal Times, November 4, 2019

Alliant Energy joins midwestern utility peers with a big solar plan

Green Tech Media, November 4, 2019

Winds of change: Future uncertain for contested wind farm, but developers returning to Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal, November 3, 2019

Regulators sign off on settlement for WPS, We Energies

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 1, 2019

To meet climate goals, oil producers must slash production

Axios, November 1, 2019

Alliant to build 1 gigawatt of solar generation in Wisconsin; 10 times state’s current generation

Wisconsin State Journal, November 1, 2019

River Falls prepares to be first in state to power city buildings using 100% renewable energy

River Towns, October 31, 2019

PSC approves refinancing of shuttered coal plant but warns strategy not ‘a template’

Wisconsin State Journal, October 31, 2019

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