Energy & Environment
WEC Energy Group spending $412 million on Illinois wind project
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group will spend $412 million to acquire a 90% stake in the Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center in McLean County, Illinois.
Marek Landscaping to establish Port Milwaukee operation
Port Milwaukee on Wednesday announced a new long term lease arrangement with an affiliate of Milwaukee-based Marek Landscaping.
Generac acquires California-based solar equipment firm
Town of Genesee-based Generac Holdings Inc. continues to expand its energy technology offerings through acquisition, acquiring California-based Chilicon Power LLC on July 2.
Kohler Power Group launches new clean energy storage system
Kohler Co.'s engine and generator division Kohler Power Group is expanding into clean energy with the launch of a new energy storage system tailored for the residential solar customer.
SC Johnson, Bucks partner to recycle plastic cups used at Fiserv Forum
The Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Racine-based SC Johnson to repurpose the more than 1 million plastic cups used annually at Fiserv Forum and in the Deer District.
WEC Energy Group increases its carbon emission targets
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group increased its targets for reducing its carbon emissions over the next decade as the company continues to shift its electric generation toward renewable sources.
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WEC Energy utilities, MGE plan $649 million investment in Dane County solar project
Two WEC Energy Group utilities and Madison Gas & Electric are proposing a $649 million investment to buy the planned Koshkonong Solar Energy Center in Dane County.
Franklin Energy acquires Colorado-based firm that provides energy efficiency services for cannabis industry
Port Washington-based Franklin Energy, a provider of energy efficiency and grid optimization solutions, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Centennial, Colorado-based Cultivate Energy Optimization.
WEC Energy Group utilities won’t seek potential 4-6% rate increase for 2022
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group on Tuesday said its utility subsidiaries would seek approval from state regulators to forego potential...
Utilities plan $162 million acquisition of new wind farm in southwest Wisconsin
Two Wisconsin utilities plan to acquire a the Red Barn Wind Farm planned in southwest Wisconsin for $162 million.
