2011 News Articles
WEPCO fuel case: $26 million increase was a net zero after DOE funds were applied. (12/22/11)
Wisconsin's biggest wind farm, the Glacier Hills Wind Park (162 MW/$364 million) project is now online. (12/20/11)
EPA’s Utility MACT was released this week. There are a number of plants around the state that may now need to be retired early as a result of CSAPR and MACT and other EPA rules. (12/21/11)
WPL fuel case of $4.4 million (0.68% increase for industrials) was approved. CSAPR costs were deferred. (12/20/11)
State Supreme Court to review WIEG-CUB lawsuit over wind farm permit. (12/16/11)
We Energies’ Valley Power Plant may be converted to burn natural gas. (12/13/11)
USA Today: Residential electric bills soar $300 in five years. (12/13/12)
New Oak Creek power plant closed for repairs. We Energies shuts down unit after review uncovers potential problem. (12/12/11)
MISO endorses $6.5 billion MVP powerline plan. Three of the sixteen lines are Wisconsin projects. (12/8/11)
Stoering named president & CEO of NSPW. (12/8/11)
Cloninger named president of WPSC. (12/7/11)
MGE rate case approved with 4.33% average increase. All CSAPR costs were deferred. (12/2/11)
WIEG, WPC and CUB challenge PSC’s decision on WEPCO rate proposal. (11/28/11)
WPSC rate case reopener approved with 3.62% industrial increase. CSAPR costs were deferred. (11/18/11)
We Energies says some coal-ash cleanup costs won't be passed along. (11/13/11)
PSC gives final approval for WEPCO’s “zero increase” rate plan. (11/4/11)
WEPCO’s executives say future rate increases will taper off. (11/4/11)
Coal plant, summer heat energize We Energies' earnings. (10/27/11)
Feds want powerline costs socialized (10/23/11)
PSC petitioned to rule on Milwaukee streetcar utility costs. (10/19/11)
ATC applied for state approval for a 6 mile, $31 million 345kv line that would cross into Illinois from Kenosha County. (10/13/11
Utilities, business and state government challenge the expensive CSAPR rule. (10/7/11)
WEPCO’s $148 million “zero increase” proposal was approved with no changes by the PSC. (10/6/11)
Obama administration to speed up seven power line permits, including a CapX2020 project.
Economic development rate was approved by the PSC. (9/29/11)
Greenhouse rule delayed. (9/15/11)
ATC’s new 10-year plan pegged at $4 billion (9/12/11)
Obama backs off tougher and expensive new Ozone standards. (9/2/11)
WEPCO’s 50 MW, $255 million biomass project with Domtar will begin construction this week in Rothschild. (8/25/11)
WPSC asks for 9% industrial increase to comply with new EPA rules. (8/19/11)
PSC signals it will accept WEPCO’s rate plan. (8/11/11)
Alliant to build Iowa wind farm. (8/4/11)
Fuel costs could push WEPCO bills up slightly next year. (8/3/11)
WEPCO seeks no increase in 2012. Customer groups worry about costs in 2013 and long term. (7/30/11)
CapX2020 project working through environmental impacts. (7/21/11)
Wisconsin’s utilities are on track to meet the renewable mandate. (7/16/11)
EPA finalizes CSAPR rule. The final rule will push up rates in Wisconsin. (7/8/11)
Large hydro power now added to the state’s renewable mandate. (7/5/11)
Milwaukee mayor launches water economic development program. (6/28/11)
NSPW updates rate case filing – now a 5.1% average increase. (6/21/11)
Ellen Nowak is appointed PSC Commissioner. (6/16/11)
States are erasing green energy mandates. (6/7/11)
Editorial: Find the right balance on economic development rates legislation. (6/6/11)
NSPW seeks 3.8% average rate increase. (6/1/11)
Economic development rates legislation raises concerns. (5/30/11)
WEPCO proposes using accounting and amortization changes to delay rate increases normally scheduled for 2012. (5/26/11)
AB 146 would end 4-year “shelf life” of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). (5/25/11)
WPPI Energy will buy nuclear power from Point Beach plant. (5/25/11)
Wisconsin, Minnesota utilities to import power from Manitoba dams under new agreements. (5/25/11)
WPL submits a fuel-only filing for about a 2% increase for industrials. (5/18/11)
Power from Manitoba Hydro is allowed to count toward state’s 10% renewable mandate under bill passed by the Senate. (5/17/11)
EPA will hold off indefinitely on enforcing boiler MACT regulations that would hurt businesses in Wisconsin. (5/17/11)
“Walker, GOP reversing green initiatives. Recycling, wind power, energy efforts weakened.” (5/7/11)
WPSC files for a reopener of 4.34% increases for industrials. (5/6/11)
We Energies biomass power plant endorsed by state PSC, but with new conditions. (5/6/11)
We Energies considering converting coal-fired Valley power plant to natural gas. New Power the Future 2 plan calls for $3.4 billion in investment through 2015. (5/5/11)
Alliant won't pursue Green Lake wind farm, takes charge. (5/5/11)
Alliant Energy earnings are up 69%. Rate increases, cold weather drive profit. (5/5/11)
MGE reopener filing is a 6% increase for industrials. (5/4/11)
Point Beach nuclear plant wins OK to expand power. (5/3/11)
Wisconsin Energy reports record quarterly profit. (5/3/11)
Budget committee rolls back higher fees for energy efficiency. (5/3/11)
Montgomery: New PSC chief seeking 'balance.' (4/21/11)
Groups seek delay in bid to increase power from Point Beach nuclear. (4/20/11)
Bill would make dams ‘green.’ Large scale hydro power would be part of 10% renewables mandate. (4/19/11)
PSC endorses 1% hike in WEPCO power rates. (4/14/11)
ATC to team up with Duke to build, own power lines. (4/13/11)
WEPCO to file rate case in May. (4/6/11)
Former state Rep. Phil Montgomery named PSC chairman. (3/28/11)
ATC plans new power line tie to Illinois. (3/23/11)
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Invenergy cancels plans for large wind farm. (3/21/11)
Congress likely to challenge EPA's proposed mercury-emission rules. (3/16/11)
Shaw replaces WECC as administrator of Focus on Energy program. (3/11/11)
Oak Creek coal plant cost overruns at $191 million. Utility customers could be on hook for extra cost. (2/26/11)
Columbia power plant will get pollution controls. Customers of three utilities to pay $627 million. (2/24/11)
PSC votes against “excess revenues” credits for We Energies ratepayers. Consumer groups object to Fuel Rule incentives that total $40 million for executive compensation. (2/24/11)
We Energies ponders Valley plant's future. Stricter EPA pollution rules leading to changes. (2/16/11)
Power the Future coal-fired plants are now completed. (1/12/11)
PSC’s “excess capacity/coal retirement” docket to continue. (1/12/11)
Expansion of Point Beach nuclear plant questioned. Environmental groups say state has enough electricity. (1/9/11)
CapX2020 transmission plan update. (1/6/11)
Completion of Oak Creek power plant delayed a second time. (1/5/11)
