Energy
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Port Washington council OKs annexation deal for data center
The Common Council approved an agreement allowing the city to annex 1,900 acres in the surrounding Town of Port Washington.
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How do Trump’s executive orders affect climate and clean energy funding in Wisconsin?
Federal funding and incentives for climate and clean energy projects in Wisconsin face an uncertain future after President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders to revoke policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Enbridge submits final report to federal regulators on oil spill in Jefferson County
Around 4 gallons of crude oil reached groundwater at the site of an Enbridge spill that leaked around 69,000 gallons at the company’s Line 6 pump station in Jefferson County, according to a final report submitted to federal regulators.
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Capitol police arrest 1, escort 3 from DNR building during Line 5 protest
Capitol Police arrested one individual Monday for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer during a protest of Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 reroute at the offices for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Wisconsin’s first federally-funded fast EV chargers come online
The fast-charging stations came online last month at Kwik Trip locations in Ashland, Menomonie and Chippewa Falls.
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Wisconsin to see $4.1B investment from 6 new transmission projects
Wisconsin is expected to see $4.1 billion of investment in the coming years from six transmission projects as part of the largest portfolio ever approved by the Midwest electric grid operator.
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Wisconsin EV owners to pay more taxes to recharge on the road in 2025
The new 3 cent per kilowatt tax is expected to generate nearly $3.35 million in 2025.
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2 large-scale clean energy projects came online in Wisconsin in 2024, 2 more expected in 2025
The first utility-scale renewable energy project in southeast Wisconsin went into service in December, capable of generating enough electricity to power around 60,000 homes.
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‘Energize Green Bay’ program aims to help homes, businesses learn about clean energy incentives
Green Bay is launching an outreach effort aimed to help residents and businesses save money on clean energy or energy efficiency upgrades.
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State regulators approve largest solar project in Wisconsin history
The Vista Sands Solar Project will be built on more than 6,000 acres in Portage County.