The Beloit College Powerhouse, redesigned and renovated from the 100-year-old Blackhawk coal-fired Generating Station along the Rock River, will become a model of energy efficiency. It will use the river water in radiant panels integrated …
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Middleton and School District to Buy 1.5 MW of Solar Electricity from MGE Community Solar Garden on Move Toward Energy Independence
Madison Gas & Electrics’ (MGE) first renewable energy rider (RER) was approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in July. The RER is a partnership that allows businesses to buy renewable energy from their utility …
Xcel’s Wisconsin Solar Gardens Sold Out
Xcel Energy’s three Solar Connect Community solar gardens in western Wisconsin are now fully subscribed. They include three 1 MW systems: Eau Claire in 2017, Cashton, west of La Crosse completed in May 2019, and …
City paving the way for more solar energy
The City of Racine is in the process of making its ordinances more friendly to solar energy. The city is working with SolSmart, a national program that works pro bono with communities to cut red tape …
Wisconsin Team Advances in American-Made Solar Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy chose 20 teams to advance to the next stage in the American-Made Solar Prize, a $3 million competition to revitalize U.S. solar manufacturing. Each team will receive a $50,000 cash prize …
Settlement With We Energies Removes Plan to Tax People’s Solar
We Energies has withdrawn the portion of its rate filing with the PSC to increase fees on residents who have installed solar on their own properties (see Energy On WI News May, 2019). Met with strong …
Electric Scooters Bill Cleanly Coasts into Law
A new law, 2019 Wisconsin Act 11, was signed by Governor Evers that allows electric scooters of up to 100 pounds to travel at 15 mph on roads, sidewalks and bike paths subject to local jurisdiction …
La Crosse 100% Renewables by Unanimous Vote
The City of La Crosse unanimously passed a resolution to reach 100 percent clean, renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2050 community-wide, to do their part to limit the impacts of climate change. Representatives from the city planning department, the …
New Energy Efficiency Label for Window Coverings Could Save Consumers Hundreds Annually
A new label on window attachments such as blinds, shades and storm windows will be used to help consumers achieve the greatest energy savings for their climate. Like ENERGY STAR labels on appliances, these labels will show expected energy savings for window attachments …
Best Buy Sets Carbon Reduction Goals for The Company and Its Customers
After reducing its carbon emissions 45 percent since 2009, Best Buy just released its goals to reduce carbon emissions 75 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050 in its 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The plan is to invest in on-site solar, …