Energy & Environment

At first glance, it would seem counterintuitive to think that Milwaukee, in the midst of a cold, snowy Wisconsin winter, would be a national hotspot for solar energy. Yet, that is precisely what is happening.

Developers of the only major wind farm project pending in Wisconsin are appealing a decision by state regulators to block construction plans.

Facing another quarter of mounting net losses, ZBB Energy Corp., a Menomonee Falls-based developer of renewable energy power platforms and hybrid vehicle control systems, is exploring its strategic options and is seeking sources of additional financial investments.

R.E.M initially released their single “It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” in 1987. The refrain line has since become part of our nomenclature for describing various seismic shifts in our world. When it comes to transportation, this expression is extremely apropos in 2013 – thanks to a lot of innovators – some from Wisconsin.

The state Public Service Commission on Thursday turned down an application for a wind farm to be built in northwest Wisconsin but left the door open for the proposal to be resubmitted.

Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp. announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with BPC Engineering of Moscow, Russia.

Wisconsin Energy Corp. today reported fourth quarter net income of $98.8 million, or 43 cents per share, down from $116.0 million, or 50 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Horizontal directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) will continue to result in larger domestic energy supplies in the U.S. and lower prices for consumers this year, according to energy industry experts, including Lawrence T. Borgard, the president and chief operating officer of Integrys Energy Group.

Henry Knueppel, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Regal Beloit Corp., has been elected to the board of directors of Wisconsin Energy Corp., the Milwaukee-based parent company of We Energies.