Wind & Solar Energy Archives

The Old & The New

September 27, 2024

Close coal and start up solar and storage Wisconsin utilities We Energies and Alliant argue that retiring coal power plants must be replaced…

IRA at the Black Business Hub: Celebrating 2 years of historic investments

September 27, 2024

In August, Clean Wisconsin hosted a celebration for the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at Madison’s new Black Business Hub.…

A Case for Optimism

September 16, 2024

Wisconsin is on the verge of an expensive gas construction boom if utilities like We Energies and Alliant Energy have their way. But what about wind and solar?…

Let’s talk about the environmental impacts of Vista Sands Solar

August 15, 2024

We don’t often think of solar farms as protecting our water, but that’s exactly what will happen with a project like Vista Sands.…

Under the Lens: Environmental benefits of solar farms extend beyond cleaner air

June 20, 2024

Large scale solar development is rapidly expanding in Wisconsin. Utility-scale solar (USS) farms are large, ground-mounted solar arrays that produce electricity for the…

Federal funding brings change, excitement to Wisconsin communities

June 20, 2024

Unprecedented levels of federal funds are bringing transformative changes – and a lot of excitement – to communities across Wisconsin. That’s why we’ve…

Showing up for wind in Wisconsin

June 20, 2024

Compared to Wisconsin, Michigan’s wind capacity is four times higher. Minnesota: six times higher. Illinois: ten times higher. And Iowa: a whopping 17…