Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes released the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report. in early December. The report includes 55 climate solutions across nine sectors that will lay the foundation for the state to better adapt …
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Xcel Seeks PSC Approval for Microgrid Pilot
Microgrids that provide energy and storage independent of the grid can be a critical factor in keeping power on during severe storm events and grid outages. They can provide energy back up for critical local …
Wisconsin’s First Solar Farm with Potential Battery Storage Approved
The town of Paris in Kenosha County is likely to house Wisconsin’s first solar plant with battery storage. In December, the PSC approved a 200 MW solar farm with a 50 MW power capacity utility-scale …
Federal Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credits Extended and Better Energy Storage Technology Act
Congress extended renewable energy tax credits for developers of solar, wind, fuel cell, geothermal, biomass and other renewable energy projects that will extend the higher tax credit rates and the start of construction. The 26 percent …
Energy Efficiency Legislation Included in COVID-19 Relief Funding
Article originally publish on ACEEE.org. A massive year-end bill, announced by congressional leaders December 21, 2020, and signed by President Trump December 27th, includes provisions to improve the weatherization of low-income homes and reduce industrial emissions…This …
Biden Administration Energy and Climate Cabinet Choices
President-elect Joe Biden announced the nominees and appointees for the top energy and environmental positions. They reflect an emphasis on clean energy jobs and environmental justice in one of the fastest growing economic growth sectors. …
Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Seeks Input Midstream
The Governor’s Climate Change Task Force is holding virtual public listening sessions to get input on the climate plan they are in the process of developing. The remaining public hearing is scheduled for July 15 from 6:00 – …
Pipelines Brought to a Halt
Three pipeline projects have just halted as a result of legal challenges, protests, policies to move to clean, renewable energy, and market forces. The Dakota Access crude oil pipeline that carried shale oil from North …
Double-Sided Solar Panels Get Exemption From Trump’s Trade Tariffs
Article originally published by Forbes. Bifacial solar modules, which generate power from the front and the back, have been exempted from a 25% trade tariff that had all but stopped imports from China. This offers …
Safer At Home Extended Through May 26
Governor Evers issued Emergency Order #28 that extends the Safer at Home Order from April 24 through May 26 (see Energy On WI Power Briefing: COVID-19, March 2020) based on science and public health experts. Given the original projections, staying …