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 …
Policy
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 …
Milwaukee alderman Zielinski proposes legislation requiring solar power systems for new housing
Article originally published by Milwaukee Business Journal Milwaukee Ald. Tony Zielinski is proposing legislation that would require solar-powered energy systems be installed in newly constructed small residential constructions projects. The legislation would impact housing projects less than …
Panel Tariff Impacts US Solar Investments in Heartland
The President placed a 30 percent tariff on solar module imports to the US in January 2018 (see Energy on WI January Newsletter). The tariff will last four years, annually decreasing by 5 percent. Reports now …
Wisconsin Local Government Summit on Energy and Resilience
The Wisconsin Local Government Summit: Leading the Charge is designed for municipal officials and staff, school board and committee members, and local energy groups to explore practical approaches and emerging issues in clean energy and …
Solar Tariff Impacts
The President placed a 30 percent tariff on solar module imports that reduces to half in year 4 in response to the case (Section 201) brought to the US International Trade Commission by two foreign-owned …
Denver Votes for Cool Green Roofs
A green roof initiative passed by ballot in the City of Denver that will require developers of buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to include rooftop gardens or solar panels. Existing buildings will have the …
State Budget Update
The state budget was signed September 21, 2017 with two items impacting clean energy: school borrowing authority for energy upgrades was removed and a fee was imposed on hybrid and electric vehicle owners. Act 32, which …
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Legislation Meant To Lower Electricity Bills
Article originally published by Wisconsin Public Radio Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation they say could lead to lower electricity bills. The “Ratepayers First” measure would require the Public Service Commission, the state’s utilities regulator, to review contracts …