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Almost All of Wisconsin Could Have High-Speed Internet Access by 2030

Almost All of Wisconsin Could Have High-Speed Internet Access by 2030

PSC Chair Summer Strand said areas still lacking reliable broadband are the hardest to reach. Federal aid will help.

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.

Op Ed: Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Op Ed

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

Uncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations

Uncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations

Solar developers awaiting new PSC ruling following initial ruling to allow third-party financing.

Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project

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.

Regulators Approve 8.8% Electric Rate Increase For We Energies

Regulators Approve 8.8% Electric Rate Increase For We Energies

Residential customers should expect to see a $12 per month increase.

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

But ruling, say regulators, is a one-off and doesn't help City of Milwaukee and others' issues.

Utility Regulators End Consumer Protections Enacted During Pandemic

Utility Regulators End Consumer Protections Enacted During Pandemic

Requirements for payment plans before disconnection, or delayed shutoffs when a customer tested positive for COVID-19 are ending.

Could Regulators Make it Easier to Install Home Solar Panels?

Could Regulators Make it Easier to Install Home Solar Panels?

State regulators will look at rules that some say have been a barrier to small solar projects.

Regulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions

Regulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions

A state funded program currently works on energy efficiency, PSC wants it focused on emissions.

Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant

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.

Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant

Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant

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

Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line

Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line

Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.

Op Ed: Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Op Ed

Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt

Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.

We Energies Will Offer Electric Charging Stations Program

We Energies Will Offer Electric Charging Stations Program

Gets PSC approval, joining four other utilities in state creating programs for electric car owners.

Regulators OK Utilities’ Plan For Past Due Bills

Regulators OK Utilities’ Plan For Past Due Bills

Deferred payments and payment plans for 93,000 customers facing disconnection.

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.

Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended to November

Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended to November

But starting Nov. 1, your water could be shut off.

Utility Shut Off Moratorium Extended

Utility Shut Off Moratorium Extended

Wisconsin residents have until Oct. 1 before disconnections start.

Moratorium Extended for Utility Disconnection

Moratorium Extended for Utility Disconnection

State regulators voted to extend the moratorium Through Sept. 1.

Utility Disconnection Moratorium Ending

Utility Disconnection Moratorium Ending

Starting July 1st, utilities can charge late fees and disconnect services.

State’s Second Largest Solar Farm Planned

State’s Second Largest Solar Farm Planned

Massive 200 megawatt solar project in Kenosha County would power 55,000 homes per year.

We Energies Trails on Solar, Wind

We Energies Trails on Solar, Wind

Other utilities in state have far higher percentage of energy coming from renewable energy.

WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge

WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge

Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.

40 Years of Fighting for Consumers

40 Years of Fighting for Consumers

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

We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again

We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again

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

State PSC Approves Huge Solar Farms

State PSC Approves Huge Solar Farms

Two projects will supply 450 megawatts or 1% of state’s energy use.

State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs

State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs

Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.

New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output

New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output

Dairyland Power Cooperative will purchase 149 megawatts from Jefferson County solar farm.

Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018

Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018

Utility companies all competing to embrace solar and wind power.

Murphy’s Law: Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy
Murphy’s Law

Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy

State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.

State Has 75,000 Clean Energy Jobs

State Has 75,000 Clean Energy Jobs

All 72 counties have clean energy jobs, report shows.

Conservatives Discover Renewable Energy

Conservatives Discover Renewable Energy

Republican-leaning groups who like solar and wind power, who knew?

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Embraces Solar Power
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Embraces Solar Power

State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.

Biogas Producers Face Barriers

Biogas Producers Face Barriers

State has 38 biodigesters, but many have problems getting gas to the market.

Murphy’s Law: Scott Walker, the King of Coal
Murphy’s Law

Scott Walker, the King of Coal

Businesses and GOP voters are embracing alternative energy. Not Gov. Walker.