In an amazing twist of reality, it has come to light that a Wisconsin Utility regulator may have acted improperly and most likely unethically. Ellen Nowak, the deciding vote in a 2-1 ruling to place a fee on solar users, appeared on a panel with the CEO of WI Energy Corp. With possible ex-parte communications and other strange dealings, it is another sample of when regulators and companies get too close. Not all utilities act this way but this is a case gone awry…more to come (see the first story)
News
- Bloomberg: Wisconsin Utility Sought Solar Fees After Regulator Advised CEO
- Nytimes: Solar and Wind Energy Start to Win on Price vs. Conventional Fuels
- PV-magazine: Analysis: Bluestar Elkem’s REC Solar play
- RE World: Renewable YieldCo Pricing Less Irrational, But Plenty of Opportunity Left
- Greentechmedia: Topaz, the Largest Solar Plant in the World, is Now Fully Operational
- Reneweconomy: Networks told they need to play fair with local energy, solar
- Switchboard: Three necessary steps for the Mexican energy reform to help boost clean power
- Bizjournals: Hawaii’s largest solar energy market continues to suffer
Opinions
Have a great day!
Yann