Media relations manager for We Energies. Formerly communications director for Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and later the Milwaukee County Transit System. Conway previously served as a television reporter for WISN-TV.
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Planned Natural Gas Plant Would Produce 25% of the Emissions of Its Predecessor
But Clean Wisconsin says basis for comparison is flawed.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin
2 added in 2024, 2 more coming in 2025, with 7 more projects seeking approval.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Plans New Gas-Fired Power Plant
Kenosha County project could emit 590,000 tons in greenhouse gas per year.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
New Regulations Aim To Protect Rare Bats From Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are estimated to kill approximately 400,000 annually in the Midwest.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Rate Increases Approved for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
Consumer advocate calls rate case 'huge missed opportunity to address the affordability crisis.'
Nov 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Crews Helping Restore Power in Florida
Wisconsin Red Cross volunteers are also on the ground in Florida providing aid.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Group Opposes We Energies Rate Increases, Marches To Public Hearing
Protesters called for more renewable energy. Utility says rates are part of renewable transition.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects
We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Environmental Groups Push Microsoft to Power Data Centers With Clean Energy
Its energy needs in Mount Pleasant will be met by We Energies $2 billion natural gas plan.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Wants More of Your Money
Monopoly utility wants a 24% hike in residential rates over 4 years. Plus future increases.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
We Energies Wants Huge Rate Increase
Enough to pay for nearly $200 million spent on burying power lines, other storm prevention measures.
Jul 24th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Report Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern
Advocates warn the report's data is provided by utilities and represents only a snapshot in time
Jul 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online
PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.
May 7th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026
WPS does, too. That would make 8 straight years of rate hikes for We Energies.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
State’s Utilities Agree to Union Labor for Clean Energy Projects
Four utilities, including Milwaukee's WEC Energy Group, signing agreement with unions.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
How Utility Rates Hurt State’s Economy
Wisconsin’s once-low electric rates now the highest in Midwest. That’s a big problem for all of us.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
We Energies Will Spend $335 Million on Microsoft Development
No Public Service Commission approval needed because project is on Foxconn land
Mar 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Should We Energies Get Another Rate Hike?
Last year residents saw nearly 11% increase. PSC hears from opponents.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Sierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy
Report gives We Energies a 'D'; other utilities in state ranked higher.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Flush Times for We Energies
Big profits, big executive salaries. big donations, all paid for by rate payers.
Oct 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft
Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'
Sep 20th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants
Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State’s Utilities Lag on Meeting Emission Reductions
We Energies, three other utilities likely to fall short of 2030 goals, PSC report says.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
EPA Proposal Seeks Fix To Unregulated Coal Ash Sites
There are at least 32 sites in Wisconsin that could be impacted.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Public Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers
New programs would help mitigate rising energy bills.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Wants Yet Another Rate Hike
Both consumer and business advocates castigate excess profits of utilities.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Groups Urge We Energies to End Shutoffs For Nonpayment
Utility's 11% hike in rates is 'outrageous,' could leave many unable to pay, advocates say.
Apr 22nd, 2023 by Sam Woods
State’s Utilities Warn That Shutoff Moratorium Ends April 15
Advocates charge that energy shutoffs will hit low income, mostly minority households.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
GOP Bill Allows Community Solar Projects By Private Developers
Current law bars this. Main opponent to proposal is big utilities like We Energies.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin
We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Foxconn, We Energies Building Solar Farm at Factory Campus
2,000-panel installation will produce enough electricity to power 300 homes.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Federal Inflation Reduction Act Could Add 24,000 Jobs in Wisconsin
While helping state grow its renewable energy, new report finds.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State’s Utilities Investing in Battery Storage
Facilitating storage of solar, wind energy. We Energies valley plant testing battery system.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Extreme Weather Threatens Power Supply, Could Leave Customers In The Cold
We Energies' request for customers to turn down thermostats on frigid day could become recurring problem.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money
Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?
State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
After North Carolina Attack, Wisconsin Utilities Say They’re Prepared
Two electrical substations in NC were knocked offline by gunfire, cutting service to 45,000 customers.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Regulators Approve 8.8% Electric Rate Increase For We Energies
Residential customers should expect to see a $12 per month increase.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%
We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Battery Supply Chain Issues Hampering Wisconsin Renewable Energy Efforts
We Energies, other utilities, ramping up use of battery storage with solar power, but struggling to get parts.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Consumer, Environmental Groups Strike Deal With We Energies and WPS
Deal allows utilities to recover costs while writing-off late fees, reducing fixed charges. Some issues remain.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike
Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Utilities Falling Short on Carbon Reduction
Behind on 2030 goals. We Energies coal plants will remain in longer than projected.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
How We Energies Spends Your Money
Profits from ratepayers funds foundation that gave $1 million to UWM and helps utility look like a good guy.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition
We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards
Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
8,000 People At Risk of Utility Shutoffs
State’s ban ended April 15. What you need to know, how to get help.
Apr 17th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved
State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Water Main Break Sends Steam Soaring, Chills Downtown
Steam tunnel system flooded by millions of gallons of water from broken 1884 water main.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
WEC Energy Quitting Coal By 2035
The utility that owns WE Energies will transition to natural gas and renewables.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Natural Gas Prices May Drive Heating Bills Up
Utilities customers will likely notice it's more expensive to heat their homes.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Mekong Cafe Hurt By Power Outage
Outpouring of community support helps small family business serving southeast Asian food.
Aug 21st, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
36,000 Getting Help With Utility Bills
State Energy Assistance Program distributes over $21 million to help pay utility bills.
May 2nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Utilities Spending $649 Million on State’s Largest Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and MGE buying 465-megawatt Koshkonong Solar project.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact
Batteries charged on coal power aren’t so good for the environment.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators
Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County
Feb 17th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Transitioning To Solar Energy
Solar projects actively under development will generate 7% of the state's power.
Jan 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
WEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant
1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050
Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Ending
Starting July 1st, utilities can charge late fees and disconnect services.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array
City, We Energies partner on eight-acre solar farm, enough electricity to power 400 homes.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
We Energies Trails on Solar, Wind
Other utilities in state have far higher percentage of energy coming from renewable energy.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Powering Up The Third Ward
We Energies substation at heart of new apartment building nears completion.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
PSC Approves Rate Hike for We Energies
But lower than requested. CUB says agreement with two utilities will save rate payers $100 million.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers
Why are state customers paying $117 million -- or more -- for unneeded power upgrades?
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Utilities Seek Carbon Reduction Goals
We Energies, other utilities could help Evers meet goal of carbon neutral state by 2050.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
The Cleanup Of Solvay Coke Site
We Energies is leading $15.9 million cleanup. No tour of site allowed.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge
Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Climate Change Increasing Mercury in Fish
Researchers find rising water levels in state lakes caused by climate change increases mercury in fish.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again
Surcharge could cost solar users $180 year. Court rejected proposal in 2014.
May 10th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen
We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group
Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
The Cold War With We Energies
Bauman, other aldermen believe city is charging too little for utility's use of city land.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution
Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Three City Libraries Will Get Solar
But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Many Ads of We Energies
They’d rather spend on ads to make the company look good than lower your rates.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
County Bus System Plans Complete Redesign
All routes will be reconsidered to achieve maximum frequency, public input sought.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks
Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit System’s Bus App Is a Hit
In just over one year, new app generated twice as much revenue as it cost to develop.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward
County board passes budget with BRT funding; county will seek federal grant for it.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Black Workers Losing Transit to Jobs?
End of county bus routes 61 and 6 means no connection to jobs in other counties.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
MCTS Adding Art to Bus Shelters
County transit system's glass shelters receiving graphic art installations.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Impact of Bus Rapid Transit in Milwaukee
$48 million high-speed bus line projected to carry 10,000 riders daily by 2035.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
MCTS One Of The Best In The U.S.
Report ranks county transit system 13th in providing access to jobs. County considers growth options.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses
Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
$2 Million BRT Study Underway
25 detectors along 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit route measure traffic to find best route.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
MCTS Employee Named to Top 40 Under 40 List
Mass Transit Magazine Honors Professionals from Across the Country
Sep 8th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
What Will Happen To Route 61?
One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Bus System Will Go Paperless
Paper transfers and tickets are gone, but the union is still upset.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?
The union? Chris Abele? John Weishan? Scott Walker? A frank assessment.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
15 Myths About The Bus Strike (and More)
Bus service continuing, but union president references more potential work stoppages. What else did he say?
Jun 30th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
New Technology Changing Bus System
Real-time bus location information and smart fare cards are changing how riders use the bus system.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
