energy

Studies and computer models look at the state's roadmap to net zero for the electric sector.

After lengthy debate Thursday, Wisconsin's Public Service Commission voted to allow We Energies to increase rates in 2023.

The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America and partner groups seek a publicly-owned or cooperative utility to replace We Energies.

Critics say a proposed rate hike by We Energies for new solar and natural gas generation pits low-income residents against clean energy advocates, taking too much profit for shareholders.

Renewable energy is considered a cornerstone of a sustainable future. Solar power generation is a key element, one that’s growing. According to the National Solar Jobs Census published this week, solar jobs increased by more than 9% from 2020 to 2021. WUWM looks at the state of solar careers in Wisconsin.

Fifty low-income homeowners in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties will get financial help to upgrade their living spaces to be more energy efficient, thanks to a half-million dollar innovation grant from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Komatsu says it still has production workers at the facility it bought six years ago from P&H/Joy Global at the border of Milwaukee and West Milwaukee, near the Zablocki VA. But that older site will eventually be vacated and possibly sold for re-development. A watchdog group hopes mining for needed minerals won't repeat mistakes of past mining.

The solar energy industry is asking the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for a decision on third-party financing of rooftop solar panels. This option allows roof owners who can't afford the whole cost of solar panels upfront to sign a lease or cut another type of deal. We Energies is among the utilities fighting this.

The controversy is over whether nuclear power is needed, as the world takes on climate change.

Milwaukee homeowner Francesca Dawson is one example of an effort to make sure cleaner energy reaches all neighborhoods.