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 …
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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 …
Grow Solar Offers Technical Assistance to Municipalities
Grow Solar, a Midwest partnership to move solar markets in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, is funded through a USDOE SunShot grant. Wisconsin municipalities interested in creating opportunities for a strong solar market locally, now have …
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 …
Wisconsin Approves Merger for Mega Natural Gas Utility
One of the largest natural gas utilities could be created in a $9.1 billion merger deal after two of four state regulatory approvals were granted. Michigan’s and Wisconsin’s Public Service Commissions approved Wisconsin Energy Corp’s …
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 …
Costa Rica Powered By 100% Renewable Energy
Costa Rica, with a population of 4.8 million, generated 100 percent of its electricity from renewable resources the first quarter of 2015 primarily from hydroelectric and geothermal sources. Ample rainfall at four of the country’s …
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 …
Renewables Nearly Half of New Energy Generation Worldwide
Investors spent $270 billion in 2014 on renewable energy that is generating 103 gigawatts of clean power, according to the Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2015 annual report (Frankfurt School –UNEP Centre and Bloomberg New Energy Finance). …