Article originally published by Wisconsin Public Radio Wisconsin’s energy production is in line with national trends that show declining use of fossil fuel plants, in particular coal-fired plants. A recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration found nearly all …
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We Energies to Close Pleasant Prairie Coal Plant and Develop Large Scale Solar
We Energies will close its Pleasant Prairie coal power plant in Kenosha County in the second quarter of 2018, citing the low price of natural gas and increasingly affordable renewable energy as factors contributing to the decision for retiring it …
Plymouth’s Arch Electric finds growth through solar energy
Article originally published by Sheboygan Press Arch Electric, a Wisconsin leader in solar energy, is setting down roots in Plymouth and expanding its workforce. The company, which has nearly doubled its workforce in the last year …
Chequamegon Bay Solar Group Buy
Cheqaumegon Bay Renewables is offering a solar group buy to area homeowners and businesses that ends December 31, 2017 for installation in 2018. For more information and to sign up
Sauk County: Positive Cash Flow Through Solar
The Sauk County Board voted to enter into a third party solar financing agreement with Eagle Point Solar for two solar arrays: a $792,000 roof-mounted system on its Baraboo law enforcement facility and a $395,000 …
We Energies’ Gale Klappa flips the switch for solar energy
Article originally published by Journal Sentinel The Milwaukee-based parent company of We Energies recently announced it will close coal-burning plants in Pleasant Prairie and Green Bay in 2018. In their place, WEC Energy Group plans …
Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum Launched to Promote Renewable Energy
The Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum is a newly formed organization focused on building support for renewable energy sources and technology among Republicans. The organization is part of the National Conservative Energy Network that has expanded into 19 …
LED Holiday Lights Save Money and Energy but What About On-line Shopping
The cost to power 25,000 LED holiday lights in WI for one month (9hrs/day for 31 days) is $46 vs $4,278 to power 25,000 incandescent holiday lights. Estately What about the energy use during the holidays …
Xcel to Help Business Customers Tap Energy Savings
Article originally published by Lacrosse Tribune Xcel Energy customers in Wisconsin can get help in cutting their energy use. State regulators have approved the utility’s plans for a 2018 community conservation plan that shifts some …
Delays yield unexpected savings for Xcel solar subscribers
Article originally published by Lacrosse Tribune Delays in the construction of Xcel Energy’s La Crosse area community solar garden have yielded unforeseen benefits for consumers: lower costs and higher output. The utility is proposing a …