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State bill would require solar, wind projects get local approval before state approval
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (708+ words) Supporters say the proposal protects local control. Opponents say it unfairly targets clean energy A bill in the state Legislature would require local governments to OK solar and wind projects before those projects can be approved by the Public Service…...
Generac to add new manufacturing facility in Sussex, more than 100 jobs - WPR
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (616+ words) New Sussex plant will help Generac meet rising demand for backup power systems serving data centers Waukesha-based Generac is opening a new manufacturing plant in Sussex that will employ more than 100 factory workers, the company announced Monday. In late December,…...
Wisconsin awards $14M in EV charging grants to 26 projects across the state
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (682+ words) New round of funding comes after Wisconsin joined a lawsuit to unlock federal EV charging funds After a legal fight with the Trump administration, Wisconsin is awarding $14 million in federally-funded grants to build electric vehicle fast-charging stations at 26 businesses across…...
Evers urges Trump's EPA to preserve $60M grant to help low-income families access solar
7+ mon, 10+ hour ago (856+ words) WEDC secretary: Trump administration continues to 'take back promises from the federal government' Gov. Tony Evers is urging the Trump administration not to end a program that awarded Wisconsin more than $60 million to help low- and moderate-income families access solar…...