Wisconsin utility has some unfamiliar allies in solar case

Madison Gas & Electric, like other Wisconsin utilities, has drawn criticism from clean energy groups in recent years because of rate proposals they say make distributed solar generation less financially viable.

Now MG&E is seeking approval from the state's Public Service Commission for a community solar pilot project that the utility proposed based on market research of customers. Commissioners have raised a number of questions about the utility’s proposal, and clean energy advocates find themselves on the utility’s side hoping that the project gets approved.

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Ken Notes: I had the opportunity to meet with leaders at MG&E during the rate hearings and was impressed with their commitment to serving the environmental desires of their clients. I am proud to be an environmental editor that has advocated for compromise that leads to stronger environmental efforts. Now we need the other utilities who made similar statements to step up to the plate.