Wisconsin Utility Regulation Report » Wind http://preferred-int.com Published by Preferred Intelligence, LLC Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:59:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Coalition for Wisconsin Environmental Stewardship Receives Intervenor Compensation http://preferred-int.com/coalition-for-wisconsin-environmental-stewardship-receives-intervenor-compensation/ http://preferred-int.com/coalition-for-wisconsin-environmental-stewardship-receives-intervenor-compensation/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:26:17 +0000 preferred http://preferred-int.com/?p=123

The Commission already awarded CUB and Clean Wisconsin $90,000 and $43,300, respectively, for participation in the docket. On June 23, 2009, CWESt filed a request for IC of $25,175. At its open meeting of July 9, 2009, the Commission laid over CWESt’s request, citing, among others things, concerns about lobbying firms testifying and being awarded Intervenor Compensation funding, and requesting more detailed information regarding CWESt’s consultants’ work plans. CWEST’s subsequent filing reveals it has hired a new consultant to provide studies and testimony regarding the adverse effects of noise. After reducing the attorney hours, the final award is $15,775.

Docket 6630-CE-302 and 1-IC-420.

]]> http://preferred-int.com/coalition-for-wisconsin-environmental-stewardship-receives-intervenor-compensation/feed/ 0 Wisconsin Power and Light Company to Construct up to 200 MW of Wind http://preferred-int.com/wisconsin-power-and-light-company-to-construct-up-to-200-mw-of-wind/ http://preferred-int.com/wisconsin-power-and-light-company-to-construct-up-to-200-mw-of-wind/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:31:43 +0000 preferred http://preferred-int.com/?p=117

The Bent Tree Wind Project, would be located in the townships of Hartland, Manchester, Bath, and Bancroft, Freeborn County, Minnesota

WP&L’s detailed cost estimate is $497,370,500, based on a commercial operation date of 2010 and construction work in progress in rate base.

Docket 6680-CE-173

]]> http://preferred-int.com/wisconsin-power-and-light-company-to-construct-up-to-200-mw-of-wind/feed/ 0 Strategic Energy Assessment Issued http://preferred-int.com/strategic-energy-assessment-issued/ http://preferred-int.com/strategic-energy-assessment-issued/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:44:09 +0000 preferred http://preferred-int.com/?p=19

The SEA identifies, describes, and assesses different aspects of Wisconsin’s electric energy picture for the next seven years. The SEA evaluates the adequacy and reliability of the state’s current and future electrical supply (Wis. Stat. § 196.491(2)(a)). The purpose of this EA is to discuss generic issues presented in the SEA and describe their potential environmental impacts. Copies can be downloaded at http://www.psc.wi.gov.

]]> http://preferred-int.com/strategic-energy-assessment-issued/feed/ 0 Commission gives Pub Service OK to purchase of 99 Mw of Iowa wind http://preferred-int.com/commission-gives-pub-service-ok-to-purchase-of-99-mw-of-iowa-wind/ http://preferred-int.com/commission-gives-pub-service-ok-to-purchase-of-99-mw-of-iowa-wind/#comments Thu, 22 May 2008 11:28:54 +0000 preferred http://preferred-int.com/?p=9

Last week the Commissioners discussed this matter and both Ebert and Meyer
indicated their approval of the order as it was drafted. Azar, however, suggested several modifications to the order, indicating she would author a concurrence. This week, Ebert took his last opportunity to share his thinking about the need to be cautious in making these changes, given
some of the unintended consequences that could result. Ebert wryly
noted his thoughts could be taken with a grain of salt given his short time remaining as Chair.
Ebert did not discuss his opinion at length at the open meeting. For those
interested, you can find his concurring opinion to the order on the Commission
website under Docket 6690-CE-194 .

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