Article originally published by Energy News Network …Navigant Research tracks the growth of microgrids internationally and publishes a microgrid tracker every two quarters. Here is a snapshot of Navigant’s numbers for the Midwest: The region had …
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The 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Wisconsin’s ranking in energy efficiency fell to 29th from 24th in 2017 as compared with neighboring states Minnesota 8th, Michigan 11th, Illinois 12th and Iowa 24th. Wisconsin tied for 29th with Kentucky, Nevada and Ohio. The rankings are from the ACEEE State …
Learn How to Engage with the PSC November 7
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is holding a Public Participation Informational meeting to assist the public with engaging in the various utility construction cases under consideration. Attendees can expect to learn the general …
German EV’s on a Roll
Mercedes-Benz just revealed its new upscale electric SUV EQC that will be rolled out starting in 2019 as one of its all-electric EQ sub-brand, reports Reuters. The EQC has an 80 kWh battery pack with an …
ENERGY STAR Scores Updated to Reflect Market Performance
US EPA updated the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager 1-100 scores based on new market data from the 2016 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey. Benchmarking scores compare one building’s energy performance to that of other similar …
California Commits to 100 Percent
Governor Brown signed into law a landmark bill committing California to a 100 percent clean electricity goal by 2045. The interim goals are 50 percent by 2025 and 60 percent of electricity from renewable energy by 2030. The Governor issued …
Federal Energy Policy Comment Period
The public can make comment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now on the Trump administration’s proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule, or ACE that would replace the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The Clean Power Plan, designed to …
National Clean Energy Week, September 24-28
National Clean Energy Week is taking place across the US September 24-28, 2018. The goal is to advance support of the US energy sector through new methods of market development, policy change, and technological innovation. The …
Appliance Recycling is Chill
Wisconsin residents have turned in 80,000 inefficient appliances through Focus on Energy’s Appliance Recycling Program since 2013. Focus pays $35 to residents of participating utilities for refrigerators and or freezers and supplies the collection. Since …
Tomah is now home to an electric car charging station
Article originally published by The Tomah Journal Tomah is now a hub for electric car drivers… “Bringing the electric vehicle charging hub to Tomah, this station is filling a large gap in the I-94 corridor,” …