Fair Rates for Wisconsin's Dairyland

Supporting the Right of First Refusal Bill: A Strategic Move for Wisconsin’s Future

admin — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:28:29 +0000

The proposed Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation is aimed at reducing energy costs and ensuring that Wisconsin retains control over the safety and reliability of its power grid. By preventing out-of-state developers from taking […]

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July 10th is National Lineworker Appreciation Day

admin — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:06 +0000

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed July 10^th as Lineworker Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to coincide with National Lineworker Appreciation Day.

Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland (FRWD) joins utilities and trade unions across Wisconsin and the nation to honor the highly trained men and women who work in dangerous and difficult conditions to ensure that energy is delivered where and when it is needed.

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Statement on Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Recommendations

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:56:27 +0000

Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland (FRWD) issued a statement to thank the members of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change for its efforts to present a balanced report of recommendations to the Governor, Legislature and state agencies. Over the past year, the Task Force members have heard from stakeholders from around the state and discussed ways to mitigate the effects of climate change on Wisconsin and its economy.

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Dairyland Power Cooperative

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:43:10 +0000

Dairyland Power Cooperative has owned the 17.6 megawatt Flambeau Hydroelectric Station (pictured) since 1951.

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Alliant Energy Lineman put in 18-hour Days to Restore Power

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:43:10 +0000

Line foreman Gary Henry walks back to his truck to inspect lines further down Winslow Road in Marion to see what else he and his crew will need to do to restore power to the area on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020.

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Carbon-free Energy

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:42:27 +0000

Member-owned, not-for-profit WPPI Energy serves 51 locally owned electric utilities.

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Study Highlights Wisconsin Energy Producers’ $20 Billion Impact on Wisconsin’s Economy

admin — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:21:53 +0000

A study from Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland (FRWD) quantifies the economic impact of Wisconsin energy producers. Conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC), the study finds that there are substantial direct, indirect, and induced effects on the economy from the state’s energy providers.

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