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Policy

Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report

Posted on December 1, 2020

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 …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Xcel Seeks PSC Approval for Microgrid Pilot

Posted on December 1, 2020

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 …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Wisconsin’s First Solar Farm with Potential Battery Storage Approved

Posted on December 1, 2020

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 …

Posted in Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Federal Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credits Extended and Better Energy Storage Technology Act

Posted on December 1, 2020

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 …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Energy Efficiency Legislation Included in COVID-19 Relief Funding

Posted on December 1, 2020

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 …

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Biden Administration Energy and Climate Cabinet Choices

Posted on December 1, 2020

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. …

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Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Seeks Input Midstream

Posted on July 1, 2020

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 – …

Posted in Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Pipelines Brought to a Halt 

Posted on July 1, 2020

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 …

Posted in Newsletter Blog Post, Policy

Double-Sided Solar Panels Get Exemption From Trump’s Trade Tariffs

Posted on July 1, 2020

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 …

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Safer At Home Extended Through May 26

Posted on April 1, 2020

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 …

Posted in Newsletter Blog Post, Policy
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