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Investing in America: Electric Vehicle Chargers Have Doubled Since Start of Biden–Harris Administration

August 27, 2024August 27, 20249 months ago US Department of Energy 0 Comments

Now, Biden–Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden–Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District … [continued]

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Proposal For World’s Tallest Mass Timber Building Moves Forward In Milwaukee

August 19, 2024August 18, 20249 months ago Steve Hanley 0 Comments

The world’s tallest mass timber building is coming to Milwaukee, thanks to the industry-leading efforts of Michael Green Architecture.

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A new organic flow battery is getting a test run at a gas power plant in Wisconsin (image courtesy of CMBlu).

“Solar Wave” Sets The Stage For New Flow Battery In Wisconsin

February 10, 20232 years ago Tina Casey 0 Comments

A new organic flow battery is getting a test run at a gas power plant in Wisconsin.

Short-Sighted Utility Stymies Solar In Milwaukee

April 20, 20178 years ago John Farrell 0 Comments

Back in 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy recognized Milwaukee as a budding leader in the movement to promote solar power at the local level. Nearly a decade later, the city’s success in promoting solar remains handcuffed by an investor-owned utility fighting progress in favor of the status quo.

National Competition For Sustainable Water & Cleantech Ideas Launched

October 9, 201510 years ago Jake Richardson 0 Comments

Cash, mentoring, tuition and training, and office space for one year are some of the prizes for the “Pow! emPowering Opportunities in Water” national competition sponsored by Veolia, The Water Council, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Disruptive water innovation, resilience and sustainable water management, smart-data technologies, and watershed management … [continued]

Rice Husks: Goodyear’s New Source Of Silica

June 17, 201510 years ago Jeff McIntire-Strasburg 6 Comments

Goodyear’s developed a process for extracting silica from the ashes of rice husks, creating a use for this material that normally goes to landfills.

Did Commissioner Ellen Nowak Advise WEC’s CEO?

November 28, 201411 years ago Roy L Hales 3 Comments

Did Commissioner Ellen Nowak advise Wisconsin Energy Corp’s CEO? Some of her remarks in panel discussions suggest that the Wisconsin regulator might be a captured regulator.

US Cities In Which The Fewest People Drive To Work

November 3, 201312 years ago Nicholas Brown 5 Comments

The US is such a large country, that it has co-cultures and is almost like multiple countries in one. As a part of that, people’s habits and the accessibility of transportation options vary significantly throughout the country. For example, in Oklahoma City, only 2.2% of people travel to work without cars. … [continued]

World’s Largest Cleantech Accelerator Selects Top Midwest Startups

October 30, 201312 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

The Cleantech Open is reportedly the largest cleantech accelerator program in the world. It conducts regional cleantech startup competitions which then lead to a national (US) competition, the Cleantech Open Global Forum. The winners of the Midwest regional competition were recently announced. 3 startups moved on to the Cleantech Open Global Forum, … [continued]

Major League Baseball Leads Off 2012 Season With Clean Tech Investments

April 3, 201213 years ago silviomarcacci 0 Comments

Spring means one thing to the American sports fan – the start of a new Major League Baseball (MLB) season. For the environmentally conscious sports fan, however, it means the debut of new sustainability initiatives at ballparks across the country as the MLB continues its efforts to go green.