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Could the Inflation Reduction Act impact how much Wisconsinites pay for energy?

Spectrum News 1, August 15, 2022

Xcel Energy seeking to raise ’23 electric rates as fuel costs rise

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, August 15, 2022

Xcel Energy expects to build $1.2B in power line projects under MISO’s new $10.3B transmission plan

Utility Dive, August 9, 2022

U.S. solar shipments are hit by import ban on China’s Xinjiang region

The Wall Street Journal, August 9, 2022

Why the Midwest worries about future blackouts

Energy Wire, August 8, 2022

Wisconsin utilities delay coal plant closures

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 3, 2022

Xcel Energy announces plan to expand access to charging stations for electric vehicles

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 3, 2022

EPA raises concerns over proposed Superior gas plant

Wisconsin State Journal, August 2, 2022

Utilities set to spend more than $2B on new transmission lines in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 2, 2022

Exxon, Chevron score record profits as markets convulse

Bloomberg, July 29, 2022

Inside climate bill, a broad energy push

The Wall Street Journal, July 28, 2022

World’s growing thirst for American gas tests U.S. ability to meet demand

The Wall Street Journal, July 22, 2022

Hotly debated solar power financing question will receive more attention from state regulators

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 22, 2022

Labor, materials shortages blamed for $32M cost bump at Iowa County solar farm

Wisconsin State Journal, July 21, 2022

Utility regulators agree to take up petitions seeking clarity on solar financing tool

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 21, 2022

Biogas: Wisconsin utilities partner with farmers to replace fossil gas

Wisconsin State Journal, July 19, 2022

Wind energy expansion faces strong headwinds across US, industry report shows

Fox Business, July 15, 2022

Alliant Energy launches smart thermostat program to save customers money

WKOW, July 13, 2022

Global energy crisis may get worse, IEA warns

Bloomberg, July 12, 2022

Dozens of Republicans demand Biden admin’s plan for nationwide power crisis

Fox Business, July 12, 2022

Europe on high alert as Russia temporarily halts gas flows via major pipeline

CNBC, July 11, 2022

Application filed for proposed Columbia County solar project

WiscNews, July 11, 2022

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with former regulator in power line bias case

La Crosse Tribune, July 7, 2022

The cost of sand has spiked 150% in Texas

Bloomberg, July 6, 2022

Oil tumbles as much as 10%, breaks below $100 as recession fears mount

CNBC, July 5, 2022

Superior gas plant faces new court challenge; opponents question environmental review

Wisconsin State Journal, July 5, 2022

Wisconsin’s largest utilities make carbon reduction gains, but most will fall short of 2030 goals

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 4, 2022

We Energies doesn’t expect to change its future plans after EPA’s regulatory powers are curbed

The Journal Times, June 30, 2022

Despite Biden order, solar supply chain problems stall Wisconsin’s energy transition

Wisconsin State Journal, June 29, 2022

Wisconsin regulator downplays blackout risk, calls for continued use of fossil fuels

Wisconsin State Journal, June 29, 2022

Biden administration report shows massive fossil fuel industry job losses

Fox Business, June 28, 2022

We Energies and Alliant Energy coal plants in Wisconsin to stay open longer due to energy supply fears

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 25, 2022

New climate policy targets private energy goals

The Capital Times, June 24, 2022

Wisconsin PSC awards record $125 million for broadband expansion

Wisconsin State Journal, June 24, 2022

Wisconsin coal plants to keep running amid reliability, supply chain concerns

Wisconsin State Journal, June 24, 2022

Utilities say Wisconsin coal plants will operate longer due to COVID-19 supply constraints

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 23, 2022

Three months with no gas tax? Congress and states are skeptical of Biden’s gas tax holiday proposal.

USA Today, June 23, 2022

Madison announces plan to curb energy use in commercial buildings

Wisconsin State Journal, June 23, 2022

Biden calls for three-month federal gas tax “holiday”

CBS, June 22, 2022

Tony Evers issues executive order barring price gouging at gas stations

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 21, 2022

Europe may shift back to coal as Russia turns down gas flows

Reuters, June 20, 2022

We Energies Pleasant Prairie power plant to be sold for $226M business park redevelopment

Milwaukee Business Journal, June 17, 2022

Wisconsin ranks among the slowest in the country to restore power after a storm

TMJ 4, June 16, 2022

Six more solar farms approved for Alliant Energy in Central Wisconsin, enough to power 100,000 homes

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 15, 2022

How much have energy bills risen in each state?

Townhall, June 15, 2022

Biden tells oil companies in letter ‘well above normal’ refinery profit margins are ‘not acceptable’

CNBC, June 15, 2022

US DOJ appeals ruling that blocked a controversial transmission line’s crossing at the Mississippi River

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 14, 2022

Energy grid operator alerts about possible summer blackouts

Associated Press, June 13, 2022

Enbridge expert says gas prices would go up a half-cent per gallon if Line 5 were shut down

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 8, 2022

Wisconsin solar advocates seek ruling on financing tool

Wisconsin State Journal, June 7, 2022