Evers Says It`s Important Wisconsin Moves Forward With Renewable Energy

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is promoting renewable energy in the state. But a Republican legislator says any expansion of electricity generation from sources like solar and wind should be market-driven.

Evers spoke Thursday to an annual conference held by the group RENEW Wisconsin. He`s the first Wisconsin governor to do so.

He says it`s time to change state agency attitudes about renewables. Evers says it`s "absolutely important we move ahead in this area. For too long, we`ve been kicking the can down the road as it relates to science and innovation in this area."...

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Ken Notes: Here is a unique situation both the Governor and The Legislature are correct. Business should push this agenda. Our role will be to convince businesses to pressure and support cost effective renewables on a larger scale. I also see an opportunity to create new manufacturing jobs and economic development in areas that are cleaner because of changes in generation.

The legislature should play more than a "let the market drive this" role in this process though, we need state and federal support and legislative initiatives to make this happen on a large scale in our urban areas or like Foxconn the nex big player will look for a farm field near you.