Energy & Environment
ZBB Energy Corp. seeks capital investors as losses mount
Facing another quarter of mounting net losses, ZBB Energy Corp., a Menomonee Falls-based developer of renewable energy power platforms and hybrid vehicle control systems, is exploring its strategic options and is seeking sources of additional financial investments.
Change how transportation is funded
R.E.M initially released their single “It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” in 1987. The refrain line has since become part of our nomenclature for describing various seismic shifts in our world. When it comes to transportation, this expression is extremely apropos in 2013 – thanks to a lot of innovators – some from Wisconsin.
BizTimes Morning Headlines: St. Croix County wind farm rejected
The state Public Service Commission on Thursday turned down an application for a wind farm to be built in northwest Wisconsin but left the door open for the proposal to be resubmitted.
ZBB Energy Corp. signs on with Russian partner
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp. announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with BPC Engineering of Moscow, Russia.
Wisconsin Energy caps ‘exceptional’ year
Wisconsin Energy Corp. today reported fourth quarter net income of $98.8 million, or 43 cents per share, down from $116.0 million, or 50 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Fracking makes major impact on U.S. energy supplies
Horizontal directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) will continue to result in larger domestic energy supplies in the U.S. and lower prices for consumers this year, according to energy industry experts, including Lawrence T. Borgard, the president and chief operating officer of Integrys Energy Group.
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Knueppel joins Wisconsin Energy board
Henry Knueppel, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Regal Beloit Corp., has been elected to the board of directors of Wisconsin Energy Corp., the Milwaukee-based parent company of We Energies.
We need leadership that puts the country first
Editor’s note: U.S. Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tom Donohue delivered his annual State of American Business address on Friday, outlining the key challenges and opportunities facing the country and the business community. Donohue identified the top priorities for the U.S. Chamber to build a stronger, more prosperous economy for all Americans in 2013. The following are Donohue’s prepared remarks.
Prepare for the next Sandy
The fallout from Hurricane Sandy will be with us for years, and it will extend far beyond the devastation in New York City, New Jersey and other parts of the East Coast.
Madison utility acquires Beloit power plant
Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), a subsidiary of Madison-based Alliant Energy Corp., has closed on the purchase of Riverside Energy Center LLC, which owned the Riverside Energy Center.
