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In Woody Wisconsin, Biomass is Key to Energy Future and Economy, but also Raises Concerns

Jun 29, 2021 | News Stories

From our partners at Energy News Network: Solar farms are sprouting up across Wisconsin and the state’s wind resources are slowly growing as Gov. Tony Evers has committed the state to reach 100% renewable electricity generation by 2050. Wind- and solar-related...

Minnesota House and Senate Negotiated Commerce and Energy Bill

Jun 19, 2021 | News Stories

From our partners at MnSEIA: MnSEIA is very excited to announce that $31 million for solar has been included in the joint House and Senate Commerce and Energy Omnibus bill. This result is a huge win during a challenging legislative session and a divided government....

10 Energy Policy Takeaways from Indiana’s Busy Legislative Session

Jun 2, 2021 | News Stories

From our partners at Energy News Network: Indiana lawmakers rebooted a state energy task force with a new focus on electric vehicles and distributed energy, and also created a new tool to help utilities refinance debt from retiring coal plants. The dust has settled...

Iowa Legislature Fails to Extend Solar Tax Credits in 2021 Legislative Session

May 31, 2021 | News Stories

From Our Partner at the Winneshiek Energy District:  The Iowa Legislature failed to extend Iowa’s solar tax credits during the 2021 session. The immediate impact is an expiration of the Iowa credit at the end of 2021. Hundreds of existing solar owners on the tax...

Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act Signed into Minnesota Law by Governor Tim Walz

May 25, 2021 | News Stories

FROM OUR PARTNERS AT FRESH ENERGY After a multi-year stakeholder process, rigorous debate at the Minnesota legislature, and final negotiations in conference committee, the Energy Conservation and Optimization Act, also known as ECO Act, passed floor votes and was...

Illinois’ Crowded Clean Energy Battle: Governor Pritzker Proposes New Legislation

May 3, 2021 | News Stories

After months of declining to endorse any specific plan to both get Illinois on a path to 100% renewable energy and crack down on public utilities’ power in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday April 28th entered the already raucous fight with his own...
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