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CUB plots a renaissance

The Isthmus, April 18, 2019

With executive orders, Trump tries to fast-track pipeline approvals

Superior Telegram, April 15, 2019

Study: Wisconsin adds clean energy jobs amid national drop

The Daily Reporter, April 15, 2019

Valcq dismisses concerns PSC vacancy could lead to gridlock

WisBusiness, April 15, 2019

City of Wautoma Council considers solar panel project near airport

Waushara Argus, April 14, 2019

Proposal for 24 wind turbines whips up controversy in rural Wisconsin

Wisconsin Watch, April 14, 2019

Solar ‘OKs’ could grease skids here

Jefferson Daily Union, April 12, 2019

PSC approves $31 million natural gas pipeline to serve Foxconn, future development

Wisconsin State Journal, April 12, 2019

WEC Energy electric utility wins state approval for two solar projects

Milwaukee Business Journal, April 11, 2019

We Energies natural gas project along Highway KR approved by PSC

Kenosha News, April 11, 2019

Two Wisconsin solar farms will power 120,000 homes

News 8000, April 11, 2019

Trump signs orders making it harder to block pipelines

The Daily Reporter, April 11, 2019

Down a member, Wisconsin regulators approve state’s first utility-scale solar farms

Wisconsin State Journal, April 11, 2019

Xcel Energy plans on 200 MW in new wind projects by 2021

Power Engineering, April 10, 2019

Report calls for state action to ‘get the lead out’ of drinking water

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 10, 2019

Renewable energy, energy efficiency companies continue to add jobs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 10, 2019

Michigan revisits policy that limits solar development on farmland

Midwest Energy News, April 10, 2019

Supersized solar in the Midwest

PV Tech, April 9, 2019

GOP skeptical of Evers’ lead pipe replacement plan

The Daily Reporter, April 9, 2019

Trump said to seek limits on state power in pipeline approvals

Bloomberg, April 9, 2019

Cheap renewables shave $10 trillion off cost to curb warming

Bloomberg, April 8, 2019

Presque Isle retired, 2 new UP power plants now operating

APG Media, April 8, 2019

Ousted Wisconsin utility regulator warns deadlock could stall projects

Wisconsin State Journal, April 7, 2019

Should nuclear power plants have a place at the table?

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 4, 2019

Baldwin calls for ‘meaningful analysis’ of alternatives to high-voltage power line

Wisconsin State Journal, April 4, 2019

Renewable energy growing in Wisconsin

Madison.com, April 3, 2019

Husky Energy: Hydrogen fluoride will still be used at Superior refinery

Superior Telegram, April 3, 2019

SC Johnson plans shift to geothermal power at headquarters

Racine Journal Times, April 2, 2019

WEC Energy Group closes Presque Isle power plant in the U.P. as the company shifts away from coal

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 1, 2019

Open house showcases proposed solar farm

Jefferson Daily Union, April 1, 2019

Judge orders closer look at Great Lakes oil spill plans

The Daily Reporter, April 1, 2019

Judge sends Line 5 spill plan back to regulators

E & E Publishing, April 1, 2019

Advocates seek energy solutions to mitigate effects on Great Lakes climate

MiBiz, March 31, 2019

Residents wary of Superior, Wis. oil refinery rebuild

Minnesota Star Tribune, March 31, 2019

Enbridge seeks to replace section of Fond du Lac reservation pipeline

KBJR 6, March 29, 2019

We Energies proposes a 5.9 percent increase in electric rates over two years

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 28, 2019

ACLU challenges South Dakota pipeline protest legislation

Associated Press, March 28, 2019

South Dakota law calls on pipeline companies to pay for protest policing

The Daily Reporter, March 28, 2019

From Walmart to Google, companies teaming up to buy more solar and wind power

National Public Radio, March 28, 2019

More states crack down on pipeline protesters, including supporters who aren’t even on the scene

Inside Climate News, March 28, 2019

Solar electricity becoming a key source of power locally

Door County Daily News, March 27, 2019

Xcel CEO on tech to achieve carbon-free electricity by 2050: ‘We’ve got to be open to anything’

Green Tech Media, March 27, 2019

Evers touts plans to have 100 percent clean energy by 2050, address water quality issues

Channel 3000, March 27, 2019

Xcel CEO pushes nuclear to hit utility’s 100% clean energy by 2050 goal

Utility Dive, March 26, 2019

Xcel Energy was a coal-first power company. Now it’s going carbon-free

CNN, March 26, 2019

Trump administration flips switch on energy efficient light bulbs

National Public Radio, March 26, 2019

Report: Wind, solar energy now cheaper than most existing coal plants

Wisconsin State Journal, March 25, 2019

1998 law to speed approval of utility projects creates challenge in controversial power line case

Chippewa Herald, March 24, 2019

Madison utilities seek to expand customer access to solar energy

Wisconsin State Journal, March 20, 2019

New map shows Chicago and Minneapolis among top metro areas for solar jobs growth

Solar Power World, March 20, 2019

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