Energy & Environment
Valley Power Plant conversion could increase steam rates
Wisconsin Energy Corp. is converting its Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee from coal to natural gas, a project that could cost upward of $65 million and result in increased utility rates for some of the company's customers.
Wisconsin Energy Corp. @ a glance
- The company has two main subsidiaries: utility provider Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, and We Power, which designs, builds and owns its electric generating plants.
Power Play: Wisconsin Energy launches $3.5 billion investment in state
Wisconsin Energy Corp., the state's largest electricity and natural gas provider, plans to invest $3.5 billion in infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy projects across the state by 2016.
Dominion to close Kewaunee nuclear plant
Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Resources Inc. today announced plans to close and decommission its Kewaunee Power Station in Carlton, Wis., after the company was unable to find a buyer for the 556-megawatt nuclear facility.
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Clean Water Act
When you pull a walleye from the Wisconsin River, cruise along the Fox River or dine overlooking the Milwaukee River, it’s hard to believe that 40 years ago waters had sludge so thick birds could walk across; that Green Bay dumped perfume into the East River to mask the stench, and that a sulfite liquor spill in the Oconto River discolored the paint on houses.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Celebrate Wisconsin’s Clean Water Act
When you pull a walleye from the Wisconsin River, cruise along the Fox River or dine overlooking the Milwaukee River, it’s hard to believe that 40 years ago waters had sludge so thick birds could walk across; that Green Bay dumped perfume into the East River to mask the stench; and that a sulfite liquor spill in the Oconto River discolored the paint on houses.
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Families near Jackson gas spill hire attorneys
More than 90 families who own property in the Jackson, Wis., area have retained the law firms of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. of Milwaukee and Peter G. Angelos of Baltimore, Md., to represent their interests with respect to a gas spill which occurred on July 17.
BizTimes Morning Headlines: Green Bay revokes permit for trash-recycling energy plant
More than a year after approving a trash-recycling energy plant development, Green Bay aldermen have revoked a permit for the controversial project.
Remy champions battery recycling legislation
A bill making its way through the state Legislature could provide more incentive for consumers to recycle lead-acid batteries and control costs for battery manufacturers and distributors.
WPS to acquire Kaukauna power plant
Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (WPS), a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, announced it has agreed to buy Fox Energy Company LLC. The $440 million purchase includes $390 million for the Fox Energy Center, a 593-megawatt combined cycle generating facility in Kaukauna, and $50 million for the early termination of the existing tolling agreement between the entities.
