Future of Renewable Energy? Wisconsin Company's 'Solar Trees' Provide Power, Light, Shade, and Art

Future of Renewable Energy? Wisconsin company's 'solar trees' provide power, light, shade, and art

Solar sculptures that look like trees are providing shade, light, and energy at a Milwaukee park, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable urban design.The structures, called E-Cacias, were installed at Wick Playfield in May. Named after trees found in Africa's Serengeti, these functional art pieces combine aesthetics with renewable energy technology."This is something generating something of quantitative value, and that's the power. Th…

Action Alert: Support more wind energy in Wisconsin - RENEW Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s first 100+ megawatt (MW) wind energy project in more than a decade is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). Badger Hollow Wind has been in development for nearly 10 years, and if approved, it would mark a major step forward in Wisconsin’s energy future. The PSC is accepting public comments on this project now through June 26. This is your chance to tell the PSC why you support the approval of more wi…

Wisconsin's Energy Future Hangs in the Balance

While politicians in Washington picked energy winners and losers, Wisconsin families picked up the tab. But last week, by a single vote, we moved closer to energy freedom—though our fate still hangs on the Senate.