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Energy Analyst Urges Performance-Based Rates For Wisconsin Electric Utilities

July 5, 2018 - 6:00am

An energy analyst wants the state of Wisconsin to create electric rates that reward utilities for meeting cleaner energy goals.

Minnesota Judge Recommends Denying Approval For Superior Power Plant

July 3, 2018 - 4:30pm

A Minnesota judge isn’t recommending approval of a roughly $700 million natural gas plant in Superior.

Toxic Algae Blooms A Concern On Wisconsin Lakes Over July 4 Holiday

July 3, 2018 - 2:40pm

While bacteria-laden blue-green algae blooms are common on Wisconsin’s lakes, they're arriving a bit early this year, just in time for the July 4 holiday.

Enbridge Pipeline Opponents Vow To Stop Line 3 Replacement At Wisconsin-Minnesota Border

June 29, 2018 - 2:10pm

Tribal and climate change activists gathered at the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line to say they will stop the replacement of Enbridge Energy’s $2.9 billion Line 3 at the border.

With 5-0 Vote, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Backs Enbridge Line 3 Oil Pipeline

June 28, 2018 - 3:55pm

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a new Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil pipeline after an emotional day of deliberations over replacing corroding infrastructure versus limiting future risks to water resources and the climate.

DNR Board OKs Scope Of CWD Regulations, Drafting New Phosphorus Rules

June 27, 2018 - 12:55pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources board has approved a scope statement outlining new chronic wasting disease regulations and has given the agency the go-ahead to draft regulations changing phosphorus limits on three south-central Wisconsin lakes.

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Energy Analyst Urges Performance-Based Rates For Wisconsin Electric Utilities

Minnesota Judge Recommends Denying Approval For Superior Power Plant

Toxic Algae Blooms A Concern On Wisconsin Lakes Over July 4 Holiday

Enbridge Pipeline Opponents Vow To Stop Line 3 Replacement At Wisconsin-Minnesota Border

With 5-0 Vote, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Backs Enbridge Line 3 Oil Pipeline

DNR Board OKs Scope Of CWD Regulations, Drafting New Phosphorus Rules

Wisconsin Recycling Group Starts Awareness Campaign To 'Recycle Right'

Flood Damage Closes Some Areas Of State Parks, National Forest In Northern Wisconsin

New Manure Limitations Set To Take Effect July 1

Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study Aims To Pinpoint High-Risk Areas

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