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wpr.org > energy > wisconsin-dnr-asks-enbridge-halt-work-temporary-bypass-around-gas-leak

Wisconsin DNR asks Enbridge to halt work on temporary bypass around site of gas leak

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (75+ words) wpr.org The head of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking Enbridge to halt work on a new stretch of its Line 5 pipeline around the site of a gas leak in Iron County, saying the company lacks state…...

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wpr.org > news > local-cranberry-farm-uses-technology-navigate-drought-conditions

Local cranberry farm uses technology to navigate drought conditions

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (726+ words) The device and app help farmers better manage water usage Wisconsin faces drought and dry conditions in most of the state. Farmers may see impacts when it comes to their crops. Severe drought conditions can cause crop yields to decline,…...

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wpr.org > news > more-ev-charging-stations-coming-wisconsin

After legal fight, more EV charging stations coming to Wisconsin

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (171+ words) Gov. Tony Evers announced $25 million in federal funding for an additional 42 fast charging stations Wisconsin will be getting another 42 electric vehicle charging stations under a federal program temporarily halted by President Donald Trump’s administration. The money was unlocked by a…...

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wpr.org > news > federal-data-enbridge-leak-largest-reported-oil-gas-spill-in-wisconsin

Federal data shows Enbridge leak is the largest reported oil and gas spill in Wisconsin

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (302+ words) WPR A gas leak that occurred last month on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline is the largest oil and gas spill reported in Wisconsin in more than 50 years, according to a WPR review of federal data. On Friday, the National Wildlife Federation…...

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wpr.org > news > madison-utility-realta-partnering-bring-fusion-power-plant-wisconsin

Madison utility, Realta Fusion partnering to bring fusion power plant to Wisconsin

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (579+ words) MGE makes investment in Realta Fusion, providing technical assistance on company's R&D facility A Wisconsin utility company and a Madison startup announced a partnership Wednesday that could bring one of the nation’s first large-scale fusion power plants to the…...

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wpr.org > news > energy-developer-planning-2-gigawatt-natural-gas-plants-northeast-wisconsin

Energy developer planning nearly 2 gigawatt natural gas plants in northeast Wisconsin

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (828+ words) Invenergy has not yet disclosed the cost of the proposed natural gas plants in Calumet County A Chicago-based energy developer is planning to build two new large natural gas power plants in northeast Wisconsin, but the company has not yet…...

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wpr.org > news > enbridge-temporarily-halts-work-on-line-5-reroute-after-1-3m-gallon-gas-leak

Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (767+ words) Canadian energy firm has begun work to burn off around 63K gallons of remaining natural gas liquids Enbridge says it’s temporarily halting work on rerouting its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline following a gas leak in Iron County on Tuesday. The…...

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wpr.org > news > enbridge-equipment-address-gas-leak-line-5-pipeline

Enbridge to bring in equipment to address gas leak on Line 5 pipeline

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (629+ words) Canadian energy firm says it's working to remove remaining vapors from section of pipe struck on Tuesday Enbridge says it’s working around the clock to safely remove remaining vapors from a stretch of its Line 5 pipeline following a gas leak…...

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wpr.org > news > wisconsin-dnr-asks-enbridge-halt-work-line-5-reroute-gas-leak

Wisconsin DNR asks Enbridge to halt work on Line 5 reroute amid gas leak

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (60+ words) WPR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking Enbridge to halt work on its Line 5 reroute in response to a gas leak that began Tuesday. Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2026, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and…...

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wpr.org > news > wisconsin-regulators-microsoft-utility-plan-data-center-transmission-costs

Wisconsin regulators, Microsoft question utility plan for data center transmission costs

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (758+ words) 'Every active customer group, including the tech data center itself, is looking for more transparency,' says state CUB director Microsoft, state regulators and customer advocates are raising concerns about a utility proposal meant to shield existing customers from transmission costs…...