Energy & Environment
M-WERC announces first startup class
The Mid-West Energy Research Consortium has announced the first class of 10 companies that will take part in its WERCBench Labs program.
MillerCoors Milwaukee brewery now landfill-free
Chicago-based MillerCoors LLC announced that its Milwaukee brewery and corporate offices are now landfill-free. The brewer eliminated 65 tons of waste that was previously sent to landfills each month from its brewery and corporate offices, logging its first landfill-free month at the brewery in December 2014.
First Choice Tree Care acquires Trees Are For Us
Mequon-based garden maintenance services provider First Choice Tree Care has acquired Milwaukee-based Trees Are For Us. The purchase price was not disclosed.
ZBB Energy profit down on lower license revenue
Milwaukee-based ZBB Energy Corp. reported a fiscal third quarter net loss of $3.5 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with net income of $8,930, or 0 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2014.
Solar groups appeal to block We Energies fees
The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC) and RENEW Wisconsin took the next steps in appealing the Wisconsin Public Service Commission's December decision to allow a fee on homes and businesses that invest in solar energy in We Energies' territory.
M-WERC receives WEDC grant for technology innovation program
The Mid-West Energy Research Consortium has received a $350,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to create an immersive technology innovation program.
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New power lines serve western Milwaukee County
American Transmission Co. and We Energies on Wednesday activated two electricity transmission lines to improve system reliability in western Milwaukee County.
Allen, Levatich to receive Sustainable Business Awards
Several local sustainability leaders today will receive Earth Day Sustainable Business awards at a ceremony at Briggs & Stratton Corp. in Wauwatosa.
ZBB secures energy management contract in Cayman Islands
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp., a developer of energy management solutions for the commercial and industrial building and utility markets, recently signed a contract to provide an advanced energy management system for the largest "off-grid" renewable energy installation in the Cayman Islands.
ZBB forms partnership with Solar Power Inc.
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp. announced on Friday its intention to enter into a supply agreement with Solar Power Inc. for energy storage systems with total combined power output of 40 megawatts over a period of four years.
