Today’s episode takes a close look at two energy projects: the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project in Iowa and Wisconsin, then the Xe Pian Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Southern Laos. First, we hear from Nikki Jones, Bruce Paul, and Dave Clutter about their opposition to the Cardinal-Hickory Creek project. For the second segment, […]
Lauren Azar: Appointee to Governor Elect Evers’ Agriculture, Ene...
On this episode of the WEB we replay one of our favorite interviews. We talk with Lauren Azar about the grid, microgrids, threats to the grid and the future of renewable energy. A former DOE and WI Public Service Commission official – Ms. Azar was appointed in December 2018 to Gov. Evers’ Agriculture, Energy, and Natural […]
Dane County Climate Change Council (Part 1) & New Utility Pledges...
We kick off this show with news about major utility commitments announced in August to reduce CO2 emissions. We speak with Will Dean of RENEW WI about emissions reduction pledges from WEC Energy Group and Alliant Energy and what that will mean for the future of renewable energy in WI. Keith Reopelle, Director of the […]
EnerGyan: the Future of Energy Education
Scientists Ashray Manur and David Sehloff of the UW-Madison sit down with WEB hosts Nan Fey and Heather Allen to talk about their invention EnerGyan. EnerGyan is a programmable electricity grid in a box. They have found this tool helps bridge the gap between programmers and electrical engineers to allow for comprehensive training and an […]
EnerGyan: the Future of Energy Education
Scientists Ashray Manur and David Sehloff of the UW-Madison sit down with WEB hosts Nan Fey and Heather Allen to talk about their invention EnerGyan. EnerGyan is a programmable electricity grid in a box. They have found this tool helps bridge the gap between programmers and electrical engineers to allow for comprehensive training and an […]
Six Arrested Near Pipeline Construction Site
The six were released on bail yesterday in Douglas County, near Superior, as they protested pipeline construction from Canada based energy giant, Enbridge. They’re part of groups camping out near construction of a new pipeline. That line would replace the aging “Line 3” pipeline, which starts in Northwest Wisconsin and runs through Minnesota and into Canada. […]