The new Farm Bill provides $881 million for the Energy Title clean energy development programs over 10 years, benefitting small- and mid-sized farms and ranches, as well as rural small businesses. The top-funded program is …
Economy
Property Tax Exemption for Biofuels in Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker recently included a property tax exemption for manure digesters and other biofuel systems in his 2013-2015 budget. The rationale is to encourage local bioenergy systems. In June, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue …
State Receives Federal Grant to Drive Energy Savings
The US Energy Department awarded nearly $4 million to 13 states to increase statewide energy savings and boost the energy efficiency of public institutions, local governments and industrial sectors. The Wisconsin State Energy Office received …
UPDATE: Residential Solar Incentives Suspended
Incentives for Solar electric and solar hot water heating systems installation for homes from the state Focus on Energy program have been suspended by the Public Service Commission for the remainder of 2013. Despite letters …
Update on Focus Funding for Residential Solar
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) held an open hearing to discuss the renewable energy incentives offered by Focus on Energy, July 26, 2013. A final order was expected to be published August 13, 2013 that …