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Oil companies are collapsing, but wind and solar energy keep growing

The New York Times, April 7, 2020

The coronavirus is hitting renewable energy supply chains and factories, and could slow the global energy transition

CNBC, April 6, 2020

What the renewables industry wants from the next stimulus bill

Green Tech Media, April 1, 2020

Wind, solar farms are seen as havens in coronavirus storm

The Wall Street Journal, March 31, 2020

Wisconsin regulators launch investigation into COVID-19 related costs for utilities

Utility Dive, March 31, 2020

Xcel taking extra safety measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 30, 2020

Minnesota, Wisconsin frac sand mines crushed by oil industry shifts

Minnesota Star Tribune, March 28, 2020

Electricity demand dips as coronavirus alters work, school patterns

S&P Global, March 24, 2020

How to get a job building utility-scale solar

PV Tech, March 24, 2020

U.S. solar workforce could be halved by virus, group says

Bloomberg, March 23, 2020

Are solar workers ‘essential’? The industry may soon find out

Green Tech Media, March 23, 2020

Solar developers launch lobbying effort to curb COVID-19 impacts, advance remote permitting

Utility Dive, March 23, 2020

Utilities beginning to see the load impacts of COVID-19 as economic shutdown widens

Utility Dive, March 23, 2020

Tony Evers suspends utility late fees, stops disconnections for commercial and industrial accounts

Wisconsin State Journal, March 23, 2020

Emergency order suspends utility rules, adds customer protections

NBC 26, March 22, 2020

Saratoga solar farm plans say project would power 40,000 homes, create 300 construction jobs

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, March 21, 2020

Coronavirus may mean halt to global solar gains – for now

Inside Climate News, March 19, 2020

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case over environmental review of Superior gas plant

Wisconsin State Journal, March 19, 2020

Minnesota high court to take up Nemadji Trail environmental-review order

The Daily Reporter, March 18, 2020

‘An immediate and dramatic business concern’: How COVID-19 is disrupting the energy sector

Utility Dive, March 17, 2020

More solar was installed than any other electricity source in 2019

Solar Power World, March 17, 2020

Coronavirus creating solar industry ‘crisis’: U.S. trade group

Reuters, March 16, 2020

Wisconsin sees savings at the gas pump

Appleton Post-Crescent, March 16, 2020

Coronavirus and the U.S. grid: What to know

E & E Publishing, March 16, 2020

For wind and solar sectors, biggest coronavirus risk may be a damaged economy

Green Tech Media, March 15, 2020

Xcel Energy suspends service disconnections

CBS Minnesota, March 15, 2020

Wisconsin utilities ordered to maintain residential service during health emergency

Wisconsin State Journal, March 14, 2020

Update: Wisconsin solar farm back on schedule after threat of COVID-19 coronavirus delay; impact uncertain for Badger Hollow

Wisconsin State Journal, March 13, 2020

Global lockdowns slam energy demand

Bloomberg, March 12, 2020

Wisconsin solar project affected by coronavirus back on track

Minnesota Star Tribune, March 12, 2020

Tony Evers appoints clean energy advocate Tyler Huebner to Public Service Commission

Wisconsin State Journal, March 12, 2020

Town of Fulton approves 440-acre solar farm

Janesville Gazette, March 11, 2020

Toolkit offers local governments a guide to harnessing clean energy

Wisconsin State Journal, March 11, 2020

US utilities, grid operators form plans to power through potential pandemic

S&P Global, March 10, 2020

Coronavirus may challenge solar industry’s tax credit strategy

Green Tech Media, March 10, 2020

Frac sand company emerges from bankruptcy, back in compliance with Chippewa County

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 10, 2020

5 UW System campuses phasing out coal this year

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 9, 2020

Shifting power to renewables requires an upgraded grid

Governing, March 7, 2020

Recently approved projects pave way for future solar development

The Daily Reporter, March 6, 2020

Wisconsin solar installations delayed because of coronavirus; Minnesota developers worried

Minnesota Star Tribune, March 4, 2020

Milwaukee city officials announce largest solar energy system

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 4, 2020

Non-profits can apply to get solar-powered boost

WAOW, March 3, 2020

Solar farm covering 8 acres near Milwaukee Mitchell airport could be just the start

Milwaukee Business Journal, March 3, 2020

Environmental groups claim inadequate investigation into Superior power plant impacts

KBJR 6, March 2, 2020

Contractor fined in near-miss of Westby gas line; case prompts calls for new legislation

Wisconsin State Journal, March 2, 2020

Environmental groups file lawsuit seeking review of $700M Superior power plant

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 28, 2020

Town of Fulton contemplates new solar farm

Janesville Gazette, February 28, 2020

Backers say proposed power line would be a vital link to renewable energy. Foes say it would scar pristine Wisconsin landscape and cost too much

The Chicago Tribune, February 28, 2020

Solar array, wood stove swaps proposed to compensate for emissions from Superior refinery fire

Minnesota Star Tribune, February 27, 2020

Wisconsin tribes strive for independence from outside energy companies

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 27, 2020

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