Taylor Electric Coop’s Bright Horizons 100.8 kilowatt community solar project in Medford, WI provided investor members with their first credit on September’s energy bill. Community solar is a simple, affordable way for individuals and businesses …
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Utility Fee On Solar Rejected
We Energies’ rate case approved by the public Service Commission (PSC) last December included a new fee (capacity demand charge) on customers who generate their own power with solar, biogas, and hydropower and feed that …
Energy Center of Wisconsin becomes Seventhwave
The Energy Center of Wisconsin changed their name to Seventhwave to better illustrate the dynamic nature of their work nationwide. There’s an old story about the seventh wave in a set being the biggest–bolder and more …
Eau Claire Transit Increases Hybrid Bus Total
The City of Eau Claire will add two more hybrid buses to their fleet, for a total of five. Though the electric-diesel buses cost more than a standard bus, the two new hybrid buses will …
Former FERC Chair to Keynote at Wisconsin’s Energy Fair
Jon Wellinghoff, former chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair in Custer, WI on Friday, June 19th, 1 pm. To get a sense of …
WERCBench Labs Seeks Builders, Makers, Entrepreneurs
Mid-West Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) will offer a unique opportunity for start-ups in Wisconsin’s energy, power and control sector to interact directly with highly experienced and technical mentors. And, they will have unparalleled access to high performance …
UW Seeks Large Businesses Using Propane or Heating Oil for Energy Feasibility Study
The Statewide Wood Energy Team (SWET) and the US Forest Service are offering no-cost feasibility studies to businesses and schools that could possibly benefit from switching to energy efficient, locally sourced wood energy. Business types …
Xcel Energy Proposes New Community Solar Program
Xcel Energy customers in western and northern Wisconsin might be able to subscribe for a share of electricity generated by local solar installations as early as 2016. Xcel Energy Inc. submitted a proposal to the …
Solar Sister Earns Social Entrepreneurs of the Year Award
Solar Sister is a nonprofit organization that combines clean energy technology with economic opportunity for women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. They provide women with a start-up kit of inventory and training and marketing support to …
Seeking Nominations for Energy Educator of the Year Awards
The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) is accepting nominations for four Energy Educator of the Year Awards: Primary Educator (grades PK-8), Secondary Energy Educator (grades 9-12), Higher Education Energy Educator, and Community Energy Educator. …