Back at it after another busy weekend filled with family, fun, and…an earthquake?
Let’s get right to today’s Key Reads.
It’s a case where policy needs to catch up to technology and consumer demands.
As Wisconsin goes green, energy regulators face pivotal decisions | The Cap Times
The state’s regulators have to balance numerous competing interests at a pivotal time in Wisconsin’s clean energy development. That includes considering how to keep costs down amid the push to embrace clean energy, while keeping in mind the larger need to ensure the power stays on for 6 million residents.
…Does Wisconsin need policy tweaks on renewable energy?
Sometimes ideas for clean energy are easier to design and fund than to implement.
Dunaiski, from RENEW Wisconsin, pointed to a $62.4 million grant the state received from the Environmental Protection Agency to help low- and middle-income homeowners install solar panels.
Community solar projects are typically less than 30 acres in size and are managed by a third party but allow individuals, such as renters, to subscribe to the solar array. Wisconsin law, however, stipulates that only utilities can sell energy, limiting the number of projects in the state.
“What we’re seeing is the technology kind of outpacing the state policy at this point,” Dunaiski said.
While many of these changes would have to come from the Legislature, the Public Service Commission is also looking at its role as well.
While government is usually slow to react, successful private sector leaders are alway thinking one step ahead.
EAA already mulling ways to improve AirVenture Oshkosh after 2024’s record-setting event | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Apparently, another record-setting edition still isn’t enough considering the organizers of AirVenture are already gathering information about improving next year’s fly-in convention.
Director of Communications Dick Knapinski said EAA won’t have any firm resolutions until next month, but he did confirm they’re currently going through feedback from their volunteers and exhibitors.
…It may be hard to top this year’s air show after the just-concluded 71st edition of AirVenture set new marks in overall attendance (686,000), exhibitors (861) and international countries represented (98).
…The eyes of the world were definitely on Oshkosh July 22-28 after EAA revealed its social media channels reached another 23.9 million people during AirVenture.
…Next year’s 72nd edition of AirVenture is slated for July 21-27, 2025.
We love this story. This kid is never going to forget that night.
Waupun youth catches and holds onto 3 punts in a row, gets mobbed by Packers players at Family Night | Green Bay Press Gazette
A youngster with Waupun Youth Football caught not one, not two, but three punts in a row during Family Night on Saturday and was instantly mobbed by Packers players who emptied the bench to celebrate with him.
…The on-field activities before the game included scrimmages between youth football teams from the Waupun.
Click on the headline above to see the video.
First Crandon, and now an earthquake hits in Lake Michigan?
Small earthquake registered near Sturgeon Bay Friday | WPR
A small earthquake was recorded under Lake Michigan on Friday morning east of Sturgeon Bay.
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the 2.9 magnitude earthquake around 9:18 a.m. As of noon Friday, 25 people contacted the agency reporting they had felt the earthquake.
…Earlier this year, geologists recorded a 2.5 magnitude earthquake near Crandon. It was the first earthquake in Wisconsin in more than a decade.
Earthquakes in Wisconsin are rare. The most recent before this year was in 2012 when the Geological Survey recorded minor shaking when a 1.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near Clintonville, according to CNN.
We’ll post any earth shattering breaking news on the main website throughout the day. Otherwise, we’ll be back again tomorrow with more Key Reads.
