We Energies, Alliant Closing Coal Plants
But customers could be paying off utilities' coal plant debt for years to come.
Nov 15th, 2023
Despite Influx of Federal Cash, Wisconsin Regulations Hamper Solar Installations
Pivotal petition pending before Public Service Commission, could open door to more installations.
Dec 29th, 2022
La Crosse Finds Path to Solar Savings
Evades state law on third party ownership by signing energy savings contract with Johnson Controls.
Mar 30th, 2022
Bill Could Expand Electric Car Charging Stations
But amendments prevent stations by governments or private parties not connected to utilities.
Feb 15th, 2022
State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity
Doing little to connect low-income customers to solar, report says.
Mar 2nd, 2020
40 Years of Fighting for Consumers
Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.
Jun 11th, 2019
We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again
Surcharge could cost solar users $180 year. Court rejected proposal in 2014.
May 10th, 2019
Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies
Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.
Mar 12th, 2019
City and We Energies In Solar Standoff
Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.
Jan 25th, 2019
We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?
Critics charge its rent-a-roof program could create monopoly, increase costs for some customers.
Dec 19th, 2018
Why U. S. Needs More Alternative Energy
Wisconsin general who lives in solar powered home sees alternatives as critical to nation’s energy security.
May 5th, 2018
WE Energies Customers Want Cost Reduction
Pleasant Prairie plant’s closing should cut costs, says a consumers group and industrial customers.
Apr 24th, 2018
Coal Dust Recurring in Oak Creek?
Residents and We Energies disagree, company meets with community Wednesday.
Apr 3rd, 2018
Crowdfunding Program Creates Solar Power
Two Milwaukee non-profits among 11 groups using this to go solar.
Mar 28th, 2018
We Cut 20 Tons of Carbon Emissions
Non-profit Cool Choices uses games to convince even Republicans to go green.
Jan 19th, 2018
Energy Controls Could Create 44,000 Jobs
Study shows new technology could be made by area companies with state support.
Jan 18th, 2018
Conservative Group Pushes Renewable Energy
It’s about dollars and cents and jobs, new state group’s leaders say.
Dec 15th, 2017
More Coal Pollution for Metro Area?
Closing of We Energy’s Pleasant Prairie plant could hike coal usage at its Oak Creek plants.
Dec 12th, 2017
Third Party Solar Deals Growing
Helps finance solar panels, despite legal uncertainty in Wisconsin.
Jul 3rd, 2017
Solar on Every Rooftop
New Berlin subdivision requires solar installation in all 34 homes.
Jun 2nd, 2017
Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin
First midwest state for company; high We Energies rates make solar more attractive.
Apr 4th, 2017
Biogas Producers Face Barriers
State has 38 biodigesters, but many have problems getting gas to the market.
Mar 6th, 2017
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017
State Energy Fund Diverted to Other Uses
$8 million goes for internet access, much of it to three private companies.
Dec 9th, 2016
