Michael Vickerman

Wisconsin Behind Illinois, Minnesota in Solar Energy

Advocates say a few policy changes could help turn the tide.

Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin

We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.

Despite Influx of Federal Cash, Wisconsin Regulations Hamper Solar Installations

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

Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?

State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.

RENEW Wisconsin Announces Sam Dunaiski as Executive Director

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.

Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom

The White House estimates the Inflation Reduction Act could help 90,000 homeowners install solar panels.

Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition

Clean energy advocates applaud tax credits for new infrastructure, electric vehicles.

State Solar Projects Delayed For Months

Utility companies point to supply chain issues, Chinese tariff dispute.

Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant

Three utility companies purchase 200 megawatt solar farm, enough to power 60,000 homes.

State Added Most Solar Ever in 2021

300 megawatts of utility-scale solar came online in Wisconsin, as renewable energy grows.

Madison Utility To Become State’s Solar Star

Alliant Energy plans to become largest owner, operator of solar power in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Transitioning To Solar Energy

Solar projects actively under development will generate 7% of the state's power.

RENEW Wisconsin Announces Heather Allen as Executive Director

State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity

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

Utilities Seek Carbon Reduction Goals

We Energies, other utilities could help Evers meet goal of carbon neutral state by 2050.

State Sees Growth in Wind Power

Drop in prices, interest by utilities driving increase in new wind power projects.

Wind Project Whips Up Controversy

Some neighbors oppose 24 wind turbine proposal in Green County near state's border.

Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community

Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.

Solar Group Buys On The Rise

North Woods area embracing cheaper renewable energy.

Third Party Solar Deals Growing

Helps finance solar panels, despite legal uncertainty in Wisconsin.

Solar on Every Rooftop

New Berlin subdivision requires solar installation in all 34 homes.

MREA Honored at RENEW Energy Policy Summit

The Solar East Side group buy was one of 10 solar initiatives in 2015 singled out by RENEW Wisconsin for special recognition at its annual policy summit last week.

Wisconsin Lags on Alternative Energy

Conservative businessman Matt Neumann blasts Republicans for state's "rotten" record on renewable energy.

Short-sighted Move By We Energies Against Solar Power

The power utility seeks policy changes that will hamper the development of renewable energy in Wisconsin