Midwest Energy News
We Energies, Alliant Closing Coal Plants
But customers could be paying off utilities' coal plant debt for years to come.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
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 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
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 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Bill Could Expand Electric Car Charging Stations
But amendments prevent stations by governments or private parties not connected to utilities.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity
Doing little to connect low-income customers to solar, report says.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Electric Cars a Threat to Power Grid?
Pilot programs by midwest utilities encourage drivers to charge vehicles at off-peak hours.
Aug 11th, 2019 by David Thill, Energy News Network
40 Years of Fighting for Consumers
Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
State Missed Chance to Electrify Transportation
Report gives Wisconsin an “F” grade for how it spent VW settlement money.
May 27th, 2019 by Frank Jossi, Energy News Network
We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again
Surcharge could cost solar users $180 year. Court rejected proposal in 2014.
May 10th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies
Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
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 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?
Critics charge its rent-a-roof program could create monopoly, increase costs for some customers.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
