We Energies has withdrawn the portion of its rate filing with the PSC to increase fees on residents who have installed solar on their own properties (see Energy On WI News May, 2019).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 …
Policy
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 …
Dem bill would create public funding for renewable energy startups
Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin are pushing legislation to form a new state development authority designed to kick-start the state’s clean energy economy. The bill, introduced last week by Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) would create …
PSC Approves More Community and Utility-Owned Solar
Community solar programs and pricing for MGE and Alliant Energy were approved by the PSC June 20, 2019. Also approved was Alliant Energy’s request to provide utility-owned solar through, what’s typically referred to as, a …
Agreement to benefit Xcel customers
Thanks to an unprecedented agreement, typical Xcel Energy customers will see decreases in their electricity and natural gas rates over the next two years. The utility and several customer groups filed a multiyear agreement — …
Wisconsin utility wants to tax the sun 24%
We Energies has filed to increase fixed fees 10.3% and charge a residential solar power fixed cost recovery charge of $3.53/kW/month. …We Energies, a utility serving Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (home of some of …
Third-Party Financing Moves to the Courts
Wisconsin’s law on third-party ownership is unclear. We Energies challenged it by denying interconnection of 6 solar systems on City of Milwaukee roofs that would receive 80 percent financing from solar developer Eagle Point Solar(seeEnergyOnWI …
WE Energies and WPS Seek Rate Increases
We Energies asked the PSCW to approve a 5.9 percent increase in its electric rates of 2.9 percent in 2020 and another 2.9 percent in 2021. This would amount to a $72 per year increase …
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in Enbridge pipeline expansion case; justices question county process
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments [March 26] about whether Dane County can require special insurance to allow a Canadian pipeline company to triple the flow of crude oil across Wisconsin. In 2017, Enbridge Energy …
Legislators Propose to Fund EV Charging Stations, Green Power, Training
Republican state lawmakers proposed several market-based initiatives to encourage renewable energy. The state government would pay half the cost for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along Wisconsin’s interstate corridors using funds from the multi-state settlement with Volkswagen, with retailers paying the other …