Energy & Environment
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.
WPS to acquire Kaukauna power plant
Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (WPS), a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, announced today 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.
Orion Energy replaces CEO
Manitowoc-based Orion Energy Systems Inc., which is the focus of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced today that John Scribante has been appointed chief executive officer, replacing Neal Verfuerth.
Johnson Controls donates electric cars to Milwaukee high school
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has donated two electric vehicles and its services in developing related curriculum to Pulaski High School in Milwaukee.
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Potawatomi digester to produce energy
Milwaukee area food waste will be used to generate power in an anaerobic digester that will be built at Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee.
Neighbors object to Sheboygan County wind farm project
Hubertus-based Emerging Energies of Wisconsin wants to build a four-turbine, $25 million wind farm on a 400-acre site in southern Sheboygan County. However, dozens of residents in the area are objecting to the project.
Water negotiations between Milwaukee and Waukesha reach impasse
The negotiations between the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha for fresh water have gone dry.
