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The following news clips highlight Wisconsin involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
October 2, 2009
Wisconsin Governor Signs Wind Turbine Siting Legislation
The Wisconsin governor signs a measure which will streamline statewide siting regulations for wind power projects. More
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
August 13, 2009
DOE Funds Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands and Alaska Villages
DOE announced on August 13 its award of up to $13.6 million in multi-year funding for new clean energy projects on tribal lands. In addition to the Alaskan villages, the funding will go to tribes and in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. More
July 29, 2009
DOE Awards $54 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States
DOE awarded $54 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin on July 27 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. More
May 27, 2009
Interior Department Awards $15 Million for Forest Thinning on Public Lands
The Interior Department will direct Recovery Act funds toward 55 projects to remove "hazardous fuels" from areas susceptible to wildfires. Of those 55 projects, 23 in eight states are designated as biomass utilization projects, which means that the small trees, accumulated deadwood, and underbrush will be converted to energy. More
October 20, 2008
National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure
The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More
September 22, 2008
Midwest Governors Announce Transmission Initiative to Tap Wind Energy
The governors of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota have agreed to an initiative aimed at harvesting wind energy potential estimated at nearly 400,000 megawatts spread among the five states. More
March 26, 2008
Wisconsin Announces Clean Energy Plan, $150 Million in Energy Independence Funds
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle launched his state energy plan, Clean Energy Wisconsin, on March 25. In support of that plan, he also announced the Department of Commerce will begin taking applications for the first round of $150 million in grants for renewable energy projects. Both the plan and the funding emphasize the state's biomass potential. More
March 3, 2008
Wisconsin Task Force Recommends Immediate Energy Efficiency Measures
Though its final report is not due until spring, a Wisconsin task force is recommending that the state start now to conserve energy and implement energy efficiency measures to cut the cost of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More
January 3, 2008
Wisconsin Public Power Inc. Joins State Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program
Wisconsin Public Power Inc. has joined the state's energy efficiency and renewable energy program, Focus on Energy. The program will now be able to serve 168,000 more utility customers within the state. More
