The Trump administration suspended funding both for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) January 20th as part of the “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order. Funding distributions are paused for 90 days …
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Public Comment Open for Dawn Harvest Solar in Rock County
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) is accepting public comments on the Dawn Harvest Solar Energy Center by developer Invenergy. This is a 150MW solar project with 50MW of battery storage located in the …
Wind & Solar Become Primary Electricity Generators of 2024
For the first time in U.S. history, wind and solar generated more electricity than coal during the first 11 months of 2024. The two renewable energy sources provided 17 percent of U.S. electricity from January …
Choosing Between Fuel or Food? Contact Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund
The Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to bringing programs and benefits to low- and fixed-income families struggling to pay their heating and cooling bills. Founded in 1996, they work in close …
Dairyland Power Receives Funding Moving Rural Electric Cooperatives to Clean Energy
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has several provisions that help electric cooperatives bring affordable clean energy to rural communities. There is a $9.7 billion fund for cooperatives to purchase clean energy and zero-emissions systems. Federal …
EV Fast Chargers in Wisconsin on the Rise
Are you considering an electric vehicle and whether Wisconsin has the charging infrastructure to support them in Wisconsin? Learn more about EV charging stations and where to find them in Wisconsin in less than 2 …
Wisconsin Joins New National Green Banks Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy Investment
Wisconsin’s Green Innovation Fund (GIF) was among nearly 40 green banks to take part in US Green Bank 50, a historic partnership to accelerate clean energy investment nationwide. US Green Bank 50 will act has …
Solar Grazing for Renewable Energy
Tyto Solar, a 6MW solar agrivoltaics project of Madison Gas & Electric in Fitchburg, WI is using 71 sheep from nearby Wiscovery Farm to manage vegetation under the 30 acres of solar panels. The sheep …
HVAC Choices for Student Health and Learning
Wisconsin school districts are increasingly putting referenda on the ballot to build, expand, or upgrade school buildings and to support their ongoing operational costs. Two new schools in Dane County and now Menasha School districts …
Zero Net Energy Middle School Under Construction for Menasha Children
Wisconsin’s second zero net energy (ZNE) school, Maplewood Middle School is under construction by the Menasha School District as a result of a 2022 referendum. The first net zero designed school in Dane County, Forest …