Energy & Environment
Explore clean energy, utilities, and environmental news impacting Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s business community.
Fiberesin gets environmental validation
Oconomowoc-based Fiberesin Industries Inc. is equipped to supply architects, general contractors and commercial furniture companies with environmentally friendly building and furniture components, following certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in March.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Now is a great time to invest in solar
With a recent decision by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Focus on Energy program is set to end its incentive program for residential solar and small wind energy systems. This will be the second early termination of our collective investment in renewable energy in the past three years.
Now is a great time to invest in solar
With a recent decision by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Focus on Energy program is set to end its incentive program for residential solar and small wind energy systems. This will be the second early termination of our collective investment in renewable energy in the past three years.
Cool June contributes to flat 2Q income for Wisconsin Energy
Wisconsin Energy today reported net income from continuing operations of $119 million or 52 cents a share for the second quarter of 2013. This compares with net income from continuing operations of $119.3 million or 51 cents a share for the second quarter of 2012.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Last month, President Obama fulfilled a key campaign promise made during his second inaugural address to take significant action...
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Manmade global warming is a farce
This month, President Obama laid out an ambitious environmental agenda in a cornerstone speech of his Presidency. Specifically, President Obama listed a number of new initiatives his administration would champion. The most significant component of the speech is the increased regulations of emissions from existing power plants.
City launches first sustainability plan
Mayor Tom Barrett announced the launch ReFreshMKE, the city of Milwaukee's first sustainability plan, this morning at Erie Street Plaza.
Advanced Disposal acquires Sheboygan firm
Advanced Disposal, an integrated environmental services company, has completed the acquisition of Sheboygan Waste Materials Co., further expanding the company's eastern Wisconsin footprint.
ZBB Energy CEO attends Clinton Global Initiative
ZBB Energy Corp., a Menomonee Falls-based developer of intelligent, renewable energy power platforms and hybrid vehicle control systems, announced that president and chief executive officer Eric Apfelbach has been invited for the second consecutive year to serve the Clinton Global Initiative as a member of the Renewable & Distributed Energy Working Group, which met Friday.
