Midwest Energy News

• Despite Influx of Federal Cash, Wisconsin Regulations Hamper Solar Installations

  Dec 29th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen

  Pivotal petition pending before Public Service Commission, could open door to more installations.

• La Crosse Finds Path to Solar Savings

  Mar 30th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen

  Evades state law on third party ownership by signing energy savings contract with Johnson Controls.

• Bill Could Expand Electric Car Charging Stations

  Feb 15th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen

  But amendments prevent stations by governments or private parties not connected to utilities.

• State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity

  Mar 2nd, 2020 by Kari Lydersen

  Doing little to connect low-income customers to solar, report says.

• Electric Cars a Threat to Power Grid?

  Aug 11th, 2019 by David Thill

  Pilot programs by midwest utilities encourage drivers to charge vehicles at off-peak hours.

• 40 Years of Fighting for Consumers

  Jun 11th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen

  Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.

• State Missed Chance to Electrify Transportation

  May 27th, 2019 by Frank Jossi

  Report gives Wisconsin an “F” grade for how it spent VW settlement money.

• We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again

  May 10th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen

  Surcharge could cost solar users $180 year. Court rejected proposal in 2014.

• Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies

  Mar 12th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen

  Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.

• City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

  Jan 25th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen

  Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.

• We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?

  Dec 19th, 2018 by Kari Lydersen

  Critics charge its rent-a-roof program could create monopoly, increase costs for some customers.

• Midwest Energy

  Why U. S. Needs More Alternative Energy

  May 5th, 2018 by Kari Lydersen

  Wisconsin general who lives in solar powered home sees alternatives as critical to nation’s energy security.