Focus on Energy

Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings

Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks

Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.

Wisconsin Utilities Attempting To Balance Power Demand From New Data Centers With Renewables

Massive new data centers, like Microsoft's Mt. Pleasant project, will change how We Energies, others pursue renewable energy.

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.

Harambee Block Transformed By New Buildings

Six houses and a new apartment building fill formerly vacant land.

Board Approves O’Connor Resolution, Calls on State Legislature to Pass Data Center Accountability Bill

“Make Utilities Affordable Again”

Intergovernmental Relations Committee Advances O’Connor Resolution Urging State Action on Data Center Accountability

Lawmakers introduce first bill to hold data centers accountable in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

DNR Celebrates Longstanding Green Tier Participant Veridian Homes for 20 Years of Environmental Excellence