Energy & Environment

Will collaborate on review of future water diversion applications.

Electricity use declines in most segments.

$950,000 project to be completed by late fall.

Organization adds sponsored research programs.

Students develop ideas into businesses

But ‘symbolic’ votes show opposition from council majority.

WERCBench Labs accepting startup applications.

According to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, one inch of rainfall in the metro Milwaukee area is equivalent to 1.5 billion gallons of excess water. Carrie Bristoll-Groll, a stormwater engineer for more than 25 years, knew there had to be a better way to conserve that water and eliminate pollutants from the waterways – particularly for smaller sites interested in water conservation and sustainability.

Total of $250,000 awarded as part of larger rounds.

Profit and revenue rise despite lower electricity use.