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PSC approves MGE, WEC Energy purchase of planned Grant Co. wind farm project

Channel 3000, January 6, 2022

Madison moves up in clean energy rankings, while Milwaukee plans to make strides with climate and equity plan

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 6, 2022

Demand for Wisconsin frac sand increased slightly in 2021

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 4, 2022

Xcel seeks change in radioactive waste storage in Red Wing

La Crosse Tribune, January 3, 2022

Germany shuts down half of its 6 remaining nuclear plants

Associated Press, January 3, 2022

Clean energy from ammonia: UW discovery a step toward carbon-free economy

Wisconsin State Journal, December 30, 2021

More utility-scale solar projects went online in 2021 than any other year in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 28, 2021

Public Service Commission sets Jan. 20 Koshkonong Solar public hearings

HNG News, December 27, 2021

MISO proposal to let utilities profit from upgrades for HVDC lines sparks debate at FERC

Utility Dive, December 22, 2021

Power outages this year call for electricity reliability review in Wisconsin

WUWM, December 17, 2021

FERC will look into the use of ratepayer funds for utility trade group dues

Power Engineering, December 17, 2021

Power outages continue into the weekend for some Wisconsin Public Service customers

Yahoo News, December 17, 2021

Enbridge Line 5: DNR seeks comment on environmental review of pipeline reroute

Wisconsin State Journal, December 17, 2021

Dairyland Power completes purchase of RockGen plant in Cambridge

Wisconsin State Journal, December 16, 2021

Most improved: Madison rises in clean energy rankings

Wisconsin State Journal, December 15, 2021

Applications for $100M broadband expansion are open

Superior Telegram, December 13, 2021

Water utilities urge regulators to scrap new PFAS limits

Associated Press, December 9, 2021

Utilities pledge national electric vehicle charging network by 2023

Wisconsin State Journal, December 9, 2021

EPA: $143 million will go toward Wisconsin water infrastructure in 2022

CBS 58, December 3, 2021

Oil climbs as OPEC sticks to its own course

Fox Business, December 3, 2021

Wisconsin regulators look to align energy efficiency, climate goals

Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 2021

Madison Water Utility seeks third rate hike in 4 years, proposes low-income subsidy

Wisconsin State Journal, December 2, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer drops federal Line 5 lawsuit against Enbridge to support AG’s state suit instead

MLive, November 30, 2021

Saving energy when it counts: Pilot uses smart controls to save costs, carbon

Wisconsin State Journal, November 30, 2021

Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban

WEAU, November 26, 2021

Heating bills are up 40 percent compared to last year

WSBT, November 24, 2021

Regulators approve MGE rate hike; average household to pay $7.50 more for electricity, gas

Wisconsin State Journal, November 24, 2021

Biden administration to release 50 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve

The Hill, November 23, 2021

Higher utility bills in store for Xcel and Alliant customers as utilities make clean energy transition

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 22, 2021

Regulators approve rate hikes for Alliant, Xcel customers

Wisconsin State Journal, November 19, 2021

Solar opponents say utilities, developers exploiting legal loophole

Wisconsin State Journal, November 17, 2021

Gas prices likely to remain high for next several months

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 15, 2021

Alliant Energy puts finishing touches on $670M natural gas plant

Wisconsin State Journal, November 15, 2021

How reliable is your Wisconsin electric utility?

Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch, November 12, 2021

Biden policies ‘key factor’ in surging energy prices, American Petroleum Institute president says

Fox News, November 11, 2021

Opinion: Wisconsin’s utilities levy hidden taxes on the water that flows from your tap

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 11, 2021

Wisconsin makes $100M available for broadband expansion and more federal money is on the way

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 9, 2021

Wisconsin Supreme Court denies request to block power line injunction

Wisconsin State Journal, November 9, 2021

Regulators approve $370M natural gas storage project

Wisconsin State Journal, November 5, 2021

Utility plans to swap coal for gas draw mixed reviews

Wisconsin State Journal, November 4, 2021

Judge delays construction on parts of $500 mln U.S. power line

Reuters, November 2, 2021

Biden takes aim at oil and gas industry with methane emissions plan to fight climate change

Fox Business, November 2, 2021

Oil falls after China releases reserves of gasoline, diesel

Fox Business, November 1, 2021

Fitch affirms WEC Energy Group & subsidiary ratings; outlook stable

Fitch Ratings, October 28, 2021

Wisconsin bill would clarify third-party solar’s legal status, once and for all

Energy News Network, October 28, 2021

As utilities invest billions in solar, Wisconsin workers seek bigger share of jobs

Wisconsin State Journal, October 28, 2021

Xcel Energy requests electric rate hike of about 20%

Associated Press, October 26, 2021

WEC Energy names next CEO, Klappa remains executive chair

Milwaukee Business Journal, October 25, 2021

Enbridge temporarily stops Michigan pipeline due to protests

WXYZ, October 20, 2021

Lawmakers propose bill that would allow leasing of solar panels in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 19, 2021