Utility definition continues to dog regulators as PSC considers Milwaukee solar case
Despite multiple attempts to sidestep the issue, Wisconsin regulators continue to wrestle with the legal question of who is allowed to sell electricity.
Cities With the Highest Flood Risk in Every State
Floods accounted for three of the 14 natural disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damage in the United States in 2019. In total,...
Wisconsin Farmers Union grapples with climate change
Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is contributing to climate change even as the state’s family farmers are set to be drastically hurt by its effects. Large-scale dairy...
RENEW Wisconsin names Allen as executive director
RENEW Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization that promotes renewable energy in Wisconsin, has named Heather Allen as executive director.
MGE expands community solar program with $9M Middleton airport project
As the leader of a nonprofit that relies on donations, Middleton Outreach Ministry director Ellen Carlson said she tries to put as much of every...
The Fight For The Lakes: Eutrophication in Madison Waterways
As summer in Wisconsin reaches its zenith, new dangers await in Madison lakes. According to the Wisconsin Public Radio, 2020 is shaping up to be...
Taking Charge: Wisconsin’s newest utility commissioner on the state’s ‘utility-scale changeover’
Wisconsin's historical reliance on coal-generated power has shifted toward renewable energy and natural gas in recent years. Though the state is not yet able to...
From rust to resilience: What climate change means for Great Lakes cities
Even as Great Lakes cities cope with economic turbulence, climate change brings new challenges and opportunities. ...