Wisconsin

Wisconsin Wants to Use Focus on Energy Funding to Boost Internet Speed

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Advocates’ fears realized as Wisconsin directs energy dollars to internet access Midwest Energy News, December 9, 2016 Wisconsin ranks 49th in the country for internet speed and gets low marks for citizens’ access to broadband internet. The situation is hurting the state’s economy, experts say, and few would argue against investments to improve this situation.  But clean … Read more

Wisconsin’s Energy Efficiency Programs Under Fire

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Bill would cut funding for Wisconsin energy efficiency program Midwest Energy News, March 4, 2016. Image credit: Hans Wisconsin’s ratepayer-supported energy efficiency program could see a reduction in funding under a pending proposal in the state legislature. The bill, AB804, would cut about $7 million a year from the state’s Focus on Energy program. It was … Read more