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Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report

Posted on December 1, 2020

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes released the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report. in early December. The report includes 55 climate solutions across nine sectors that will lay the foundation for the state to better adapt …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Energy Efficiency State Scorecard 2020

Posted on December 1, 2020

Due to the pandemic, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy‘s (ACEEE) 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard revealed challenges as momentum for state energy efficiency goals slowed with a loss of nearly 500,000 energy jobs, A number of states foster equity …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, National, Newsletter Blog Post

Assistance with Energy Bills

Posted on December 1, 2020

With the continuation of the COVID pandemic and Wisconsin still experiencing job loss (and the possible sunsetting of $600 unemployment payments from the federal government), many residents will likely be faced with this continuing hardship. …

Posted in Economy, Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post

New Midwest Solar Jobs Resource Center

Posted on December 1, 2020

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association launched the new Midwest Solar Jobs Resources Center.  The Resource Center is a marketplace for those pursuing a career in solar energy. With three main sections- Solar Training, The Job Board, …

Posted in Economy, Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post

Xcel Seeks PSC Approval for Microgrid Pilot

Posted on December 1, 2020

Microgrids that provide energy and storage independent of the grid can be a critical factor in keeping power on during severe storm events and grid outages. They can provide energy back up for critical local …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Federal Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credits Extended and Better Energy Storage Technology Act

Posted on December 1, 2020

Congress extended renewable energy tax credits for developers of solar, wind, fuel cell, geothermal, biomass and other renewable energy projects that will extend the higher tax credit rates and the start of construction. The 26 percent …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Carlson Electric Prevails Installing US Solar Equipment in Coronavirus Times

Posted on July 1, 2020

Solon Springs k-12 School’s 111 kW solar project is expected to go online mid-July after almost a year of delay. The project was halted due to equipment sourcing issues in the US for both the …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

First Utility-Installed Microgrid Takes DNR Site Off-Grid

Posted on July 1, 2020

The first utility–installed microgrid in Wisconsin took a DNR park building and cabin off the grid.  Alliant Energy and the WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) designed and installed a small 6 kW solar array …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post, Projects, Recent Projects, Utilities, Micro Grids, & Infrastructure

Utility Scale Wind Powers Forward in Green County and Wisconsin

Posted on July 1, 2020

Wind development in Wisconsin, stalled since 2011, is beginning to expand. The Public Service Commission in June ensured that the proposed 65 MW Sugar River Wind Project by developer EDF Renewables, in the Town of …

Posted in Energy Projects, Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Projects, Recent Projects, Wind

Wisconsin’s Fastest Growing Jobs Market – Clean Energy Slowed by Coronavirus

Posted on July 1, 2020

Wisconsin’s clean energy sector that was growing 1.5 times to twice as fast as statewide employment before COVID,  has lost 1 in 7 clean energy workers in three months according to the Clean Jobs Midwest …

Posted in Economy, Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post
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