energy law

Aug 7, 2026

Appeals court rules Enbridge Line 5 is trespassing

A federal appeals court ruled Enbridge Line 5 is trespassing on Bad River tribal lands but gave the company more time to finish its reroute.

Aug 4, 2026

Groups sue DNR over Enbridge Line 5 water permits

Environmental groups and the Bad River Ojibwe sued the Wisconsin DNR, challenging permits for Enbridge's Line 5 reroute water crossings.

Jun 26, 2026

Enbridge settles Wisconsin pipeline spill for $275K

Enbridge will pay $275,000 to settle Wisconsin claims over a delayed report of a 2019 Jefferson County pipeline spill that contaminated soil and groundwater.

Jun 24, 2026

Oracle sues PSC over Wisconsin data center rules

Oracle is suing Wisconsin's PSC over data center credit rating requirements tied to a Port Washington project and utility ratepayer protections.

May 18, 2026

Judge halts some work on Enbridge Line 5 reroute

A Wisconsin judge allowed most Enbridge Line 5 construction to continue while halting some waterway work tied to permit disputes.

Apr 27, 2026

Judge dismisses Wisconsin youth climate lawsuit

A Dane County judge dismissed a youth climate lawsuit challenging Wisconsin energy laws, ruling environmental policy is a political issue.

Mar 20, 2026

Kaul sues EPA over greenhouse gas rule repeal

Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul joins multi-state lawsuit challenging the EPA’s repeal of its greenhouse gas endangerment finding and related emissions rules.

Feb 16, 2026

DNR permits upheld for Enbridge Line 5 reroute

An administrative law judge upheld Wisconsin DNR permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute around Bad River tribal land, as environmental groups weigh appeals.

Jan 30, 2026

Wisconsin wins court fight over federal EV charging funds

A federal court ruled Wisconsin can keep billions in EV charging funds, blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to halt infrastructure money and projects.

Dec 17, 2025

Bad River Band sues over Enbridge Line 5 pipeline reroute

The Bad River Band challenges Enbridge Line 5 reroute, citing risks to water, wild rice and fish, as they fight the Army Corps’ permit approval.

Dec 11, 2025

Group sues PSC over Meta data center energy records

Midwest Environmental Advocates sued the Wisconsin PSC for denying records on Meta’s Beaver Dam data center energy demand amid rising concerns over data center power use.

Nov 24, 2025

Environmental groups sue to halt fast-track grid plan

Environmental groups are suing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to block MISO’s fast-track grid plan, arguing it favors natural gas plants over clean energy projects in the Midwest.