Energy & Environment
Milwaukee Biz Blog: United States has promising energy outlook
In mid-November, the International Energy Agency forecasted that “extraordinary growth in oil and natural gas output in the United States will mean that…the United States becomes a net exporter of natural gas by 2020 and is almost self-sufficient in energy, in net terms, by 2035.”
United States has promising energy outlook
In mid-November, the International Energy Agency forecasted that “extraordinary growth in oil and natural gas output in the United States will mean that…the United States becomes a net exporter of natural gas by 2020 and is almost self-sufficient in energy, in net terms, by 2035.”
Warm summer fuels rising earnings for Wisconsin Energy
Wisconsin Energy Corp. reported third quarter net income of $156.1 million, or 67 cents per share, up from $129.8 million, or 55 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
