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The new facility will be built at the existing Weston coal power plant site in Marathon County.

By Susan Siman May 10, 2021 | 10:21 PM MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is in the midst of an energy transition, moving away from fossil fuels that harm the environment to renewable sources of energy. If you take a drive in the countryside these days, you’ll see a glimpse into Wisconsin’s future. Solar farms are popping up everywhere. On Earth Day, Wisconsin regulators approved Madison based Alliant Energy’s plans to spend nearly $1 billion on new solar plants as part of th...

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is in the midst of an energy transition, moving away from fossil fuels that harm the environment to renewable sources of energy. If you take a drive in the countryside these days, you’ll see a glimpse into Wisconsin’s future. Solar farms are popping up everywhere. On Earth Day, Wisconsin regulators approved Madison based Alliant Energy’s plans to spend nearly $1 billion on new solar plants as part of the Madison based utility’s plans to phase out coal-fired g...

“Water is life, water is power, water is a right.” So said Chicago Reverend Marilyn Pagan-Banks, to the sound of lapping waves on Lake Michigan, during a recent webinar promoting a proposed ordinance that would ensure drinking water access for all Chicagoans during the pandemic and beyond. Even before the pandemic, Chicago had a moratorium on water shutoffs. Nonetheless, thousands of households are still without water, showing just how difficult ensuring water access can be. The situation a...

Federal regulations require a new coal ash handling system designed to prevent toxic chemicals from leaching into groundwater, so the plant’s owners are asking regulators to approve a temporary solution

209 views Source:  Lake Geneva Regional News Wisconsins second-largest coal plant and source of carbon dioxide will shut down by 2025 as utilities continue the shift away from fossil fuels. Alliant Energy, the majority owner and operator of the Columbia Energy Center near Portage, announced the retirement to the plants workers Tuesday morning. David de Leon, president of Alliants Wisconsin utility, said closing the 45-year-old plant will allow it to avoid some $250 million in maintenance and u...

  Legislation approved Monday by Congress will provide help to utility customers behind on their bills and low-income customers of water and wastewater utilities. In addition, the state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved an arrearage forgiveness program for low-income customers of Alliant Energy Corp. who are behind on their utility bills. “Taken together, these are important steps to provide relief to those suffering from the economic toll the pandemic has spawned,” said Tom C...