What Citizens Should Know about Wisconsin’s Electricity Generation Options! The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC) to Host the First Webinar in a 3-Part Series on September 3, 2026.
Milwaukee –
What: With AI data centers threatening to upend current energy needs, the LWVMC will host the first of a 3-part webinar series on What Citizens Should Know about Wisconsin’s Electricity Generation Options. Experts will discuss the pros and cons of options, including: agricultural, biomass, coal, hydro, natural gas, nuclear, oil/petroleum, refuse, solar, wind and wood. Can goals for low-carbon sources be met as demands soar? The date for a follow-up discussion is TBD.
When: The first webinar is September 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – noon, CDT
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Where: By Zoom. (Login information distributed via registration confirmation email) Registration is required here
Who: All are welcome (free)
Speakers will be:
Gregory Schroeder, author of the ASCE-WI Section 2024 Infrastructure Report Card Energy Chapter will report on the 2024 Energy chapter grade of C+.
Dan Kreuger, Executive VP and Infrastructure & Generation Planning, WEC Energy Group will explain “The Plan” slide.
Gregory Levesque, VP—Regional and Local Affairs & Siting Strategy, American Transmission Company will discuss power grid-related components for which he has experience and expertise.
Dr. Lucy Harvey, member, Wisconsin Utility Investors Inc. will give an investor perspective.
Session 2 will be held October 3. For more information, visit lwvmilwauke.org
