Solar pushback, dual enrollment in Wisconsin

An array of solar panels is pictured at Madison Gas and Electric’s (MGE) O’Brien Solar Fields in Fitchburg, Wis., during summer on July 27, 2021. The 140-acre solar field includes 60,318 bifacial panels capable of generating approximately 20 megawatts of renewable electricity. The project is a collaborative partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a range of businesses and agencies under the aegis of MGE’s Renewable Energy Rider. Jeff Miller/UW-Madison

Solar farms in three Wisconsin communities are facing pushback from residents. And some legislators want to give locals more power in siting green energy projects. A proposed bill could help more teens earn college credits while they are in high school. And, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a property dispute that could have ramifications for tribal sovereignty.

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Solar pushback, dual enrollment in Wisconsin

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