Planting the Grid Our Children Will Need: Why the MariBell Transmission Project Matters
Across southwest Wisconsin, communities are hearing about the MariBell Transmission Project, a proposed high-voltage transmission line that would connect Marion, Minnesota, to Bell Center, Wisconsin. The project is part of an effort to strengthen the electric grid across the Upper Midwest.
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Changes Coming to Solar for Good
RENEW Wisconsin Statement on Data Center Legislation
Last week, Wisconsin legislators introduced Assembly Bill 840 in response to the development of data centers across our state. We certainly agree that the development of such large, energy-dependent facilities should be done thoughtfully and with minimal impact on our communities. We are, however, concerned that this bill also seeks to hinder the development of renewable energy.
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RENEW Wisconsin Board of Directors Selects Ismaeel Chartier as Executive Director
On November 12, 2025, the RENEW Wisconsin Board of Directors voted to appoint Ismaeel Chartier as the Executive Director of RENEW Wisconsin. Ismaeel steps into this role after three months in the role of Interim Executive Director. Prior to his time leading the...
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Fall 2025 Solar for Good Grant Awards
The Solar for Good grant program has awarded over $100,000 in grants and solar panel donations to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for the Fall 2025 grant round. Thanks to a generous donation from the Couillard Solar Foundation, the 11 nonprofits will install 911...
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RENEW Wisconsin 2025 Summit Honors Clean Energy Leaders
During its annual Renewable Energy Summit, RENEW Wisconsin will honor those who made significant and lasting impacts on Wisconsin’s clean energy industry.
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