News Clips - Utilities & Energy - The Hamilton Consulting Group

Wisconsin’s largest utility company requests more rate increases for next 2 years

Wisconsin State Journal, April 16, 2024

‘Panicked rush to gas’ could hike energy costs, claims clean energy consultant report

Wisconsin Examiner, April 15, 2024

Wisconsin Electric seeks nearly $420 million in rate increase over next two years

Milwaukee Business News, April 14, 2024

Customer groups oppose We Energies’ 2025 rate increase of 6.8% to 10%

Milwaukee Business Journal, April 12, 2024

In Barron County, burning trash powers light bulbs and cheesemakers

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 11, 2024

Biden administration says federal court should reconsider Line 5 shutdown order

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 10, 2024

Utilities seek to lift order halting construction of transmission line through wildlife refuge

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 9, 2024

Struggle over gas-fired power plant in Superior reaches new heights

Wisconsin Examiner, April 9, 2024

We Energies seeks PSC permission to build $1.2 billion natural gas power plant in Oak Creek

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 8, 2024

Superior City Council effectively denies local approvals for $1B natural gas plant

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 4, 2024

Superior council takes no action on Nemadji Trail Energy Center

Superior Telegram, April 4, 2024

Wisconsin is making progress closing coal plants. What’s next for those sites?

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 4, 2024

How sheep could be a key to Wisconsin’s solar energy future

The Capital Times, April 3, 2024

Leaders rally support for Nemadji Trail Energy Center

Superior Telegram, April 1, 2024

Wisconsin utilities pledge to use union labor for clean energy construction

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 26, 2024

Commissioners make no recommendation on Nemadji Center land use

Superior Telegram, March 21, 2024

Superior braces for legal challenge over planned $1B natural gas plant

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 21, 2024

Wisconsin can now plug in to federal funds to expand EV charging

Wisconsin Examiner, March 20, 2024

We Energies eyes massive increase in removal of dead, dying trees that threaten power lines

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 20, 2024

Controversial power line bill’s opponents win a round as measure dies

Wisconsin Examiner, March 18, 2024

Head of regional energy regulatory agency appointed to Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission

Wisconsin State Journal, March 15, 2024

Bill creating virtual construction monopoly for electric transmission companies dies in Senate

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13, 2024

Billions in electric grid upgrades are proposed. State lawmakers could decide who gets the lucrative construction jobs

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 8, 2024

Allowing more juice to flow through power lines could hasten clean energy projects

Stateline, March 8, 2024

Conservation groups sue to stop a transmission line from crossing a Mississippi River refuge

Associated Press, March 7, 2024

Republican lawmaker wants local voice on wind, solar projects

The Center Square, March 5, 2024

Molson Coors first company to join new We Energies renewable pilot

Milwaukee Business News, March 5, 2024

New Milwaukee County building could run on solar power

Urban Milwaukee, March 5, 2024

How wind and solar energy are being restricted across the US

USA Today, March 4, 2024

We Energies plans $335 million investment to power to Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data centers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 4, 2024

Why not harvest the sun in community solar gardens? Policy is why.

The Capital Times, March 3, 2024

Wisconsin Utilities Association: Stubborn energy issues resolved with end of session

WisPolitics, February 28, 2024

AARP: Giving exclusive rights to big utility companies would lead to spikes in Wisconsinites’ electric bills

WisPolitics, February 26, 2024

Wisconsin Assembly backs buildout of statewide electric vehicle charging network

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 23, 2024

Utilities weigh power demand from AI amid clean energy transition

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 22, 2024

Power line legislation favoring in-state companies passes Assembly

Wisconsin Examiner, February 15, 2024

Bill limiting competition for transmission lines passes state Assembly

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 15, 2024

Milwaukee, We Energies propose new solar projects to help city reach 25% renewable goal

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 15, 2024

New solar arrays will help Milwaukee hit 25% renewable energy goal

Urban Milwaukee, February 14, 2024

Federal money could supercharge state efforts to preserve nuclear power

Stateline, February 12, 2024

Enbridge appeals to vacate an order that would shut down its pipeline

Associated Press, February 8, 2024

We Energies plans $2 billion in natural gas power projects in Oak Creek, Paris

Milwaukee Business News, February 6, 2024

Xcel proposes new energy plan, uses national act to reduce cost

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, February 4, 2024

Economic growth prompts WEC Energy Group plans to invest another $300 million

Milwaukee Business News, February 1, 2024

Opinion: How a departing leader transformed Wisconsin’s energy regulation

The Capital Times, February 1, 2024

Utilities plan onsite gas storage to improve reliability; critics warn of costs, safety concerns

Wisconsin Examiner, January 23, 2024

Wisconsin energy rebates can save big bucks, but where’s the money?

The Capital Times, January 23, 2024

Evers appoints PSC staff member Kristy Nieto to commissioner amid leadership turnover

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 18, 2024

Superior officials weigh debate over Nemadji Trail Energy Center

Superior Telegram, January 18, 2024

Vote to oust utility regulator tied to low-income program, solar financing tool

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 18, 2024