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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

Even in water-rich Wisconsin, purifying sewage into drinking water gains a foothold

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 17, 2024

Wisconsin Republicans fire utility regulator in latest strike at Evers

Associated Press, January 16, 2024

Committee votes to toss utility commissioner Tyler Huebner

Urban Milwaukee, January 15, 2024

Republican-led committee votes down Tony Evers’ pick for Wisconsin utility regulation commission

Wisconsin State Journal, January 13, 2024

Milwaukee-area lawyer Rebecca Valcq to step down as chairperson of the Wisconsin PSC

WUWM, January 12, 2024

Wisconsin Public Service Commissioner to step down; new chair appointed

Wisconsin State Journal, January 12, 2024

Federal rule forces oil states to cut methane emissions

Stateline, January 12, 2024

From solar farms to electric vehicles, 2024 will be a busy year in Wisconsin’s clean energy transition

Post Crescent, January 11, 2024

Sheboygan’s Onion River Solar Project is now in service. Here’s the impact it’s expected to have.

Sheboygan Press, January 8, 2024

Superior’s mayor wants utility regulators to revisit their approval of a $700M gas plant

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 4, 2024

Wisconsin trails Illinois, Minnesota on solar adoption

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 3, 2024

Alliant Energy brings six new solar projects online

The Capital Times, December 30, 2023

Developers hope a balloon-like battery will aid Wisconsin renewable energy efforts

Wisconsin Watch, December 27, 2023

Bill would give regulators more authority over longer-term utility construction plans

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 27, 2023

Solution to prevent erosion along Line 5 still awaiting approval from Bad River Band

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 22, 2023

Enbridge hopes to begin work this winter on project to slow erosion near Line 5

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 18, 2023

Evers, Baldwin announce $140 million in federal money to be used for expanding internet access

Wisconsin Examiner, December 18, 2023

We Energies nears completion of $192 million liquified natural gas facility in Ixonia

Milwaukee Business News, December 15, 2023

Half of a controversial transmission line comes online in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 13, 2023

Solar can save renters big money, but Wisconsin law gets in the way

The Capital Times, December 13, 2023

From flush to faucet: More places look to turn sewage into tap water

Stateline, December 12, 2023

As utilities close coal-burning plants, debate shifts to role of natural gas in energy future

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 30, 2023

Bill would open the door to more electric vehicle charging options in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal, November 29, 2023

Incentives for private solar panel owners upheld by Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

The Badger Herald, November 23, 2023

State regulators approve electric rate increases, reduce utility profits

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 22, 2023

We Energies customers costs rising just one year after a double-digit increase in electric bills

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2023

We Energies, Alliant closing coal plants

Urban Milwaukee, November 15, 2023

Electric, gas bills will be higher but not as high as utilities wanted

The Capital Times, November 11, 2023

Gale Klappa to shift roles at WEC Energy Group

Milwaukee Business News, November 9, 2023

Public Service Commission rejects utility’s proposed changes to residential solar reimbursement

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 8, 2023

Conservative lobby group advocates for Wisconsin utilities to increase transparency, competition

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 7, 2023

Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems

Stateline, November 7, 2023

Public Service Commission rejects MG&E proposal to change net metering

The Capital Times, November 3, 2023

Metering change would kill badly needed rooftop solar, critics say

The Capital Times, November 1, 2023

Wisconsin’s largest utility moves up plans to stop using coal as a fuel source

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 31, 2023

Here’s how much your Wisconsin utility rates could be going up next year

Wisconsin State Journal, October 27, 2023

Heating bills could be 20% less this winter, but it will still be one of the most expensive on record

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 27, 2023

GOP-backed community solar bill in Wisconsin stymied by utility and labor opposition

Energy News Network, October 24, 2023

New community solar project allows low-income households to soak up the benefits

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 26, 2023

Utility bills aim to boost transparency, crack down on project overrun costs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal, October 19, 2023

Milwaukee to receive $30 million for lead service line replacement as part of statewide clean water push

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 24, 2023

We Energies asks for another rate increase, as WPS asks for a rate decrease

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 17, 2023