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October 8, 2024

Citizens March to Protest Proposed WE Energies Price Hikes

The UWM Post

Protestors from various organizations — Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE), Sierra Club of Wisconsin, Walnut Way, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, North Side Rising and Healthy Climate — gathered outside of the WE Energies headquarters at Zeidler Union Square Park and marched to the Drury Plaza Hotel. Within the hotel, the Public Service Commission held a hearing to get public input over the decision of accepting the new proposal or not.

October 4, 2024

People in Milwaukee march and speak out about We Energies latest proposed rate increase

WUWM

"Many in the crowd were teens — members of an organization called Action for the Climate Emergency. They called for an end to dependence on fossil fuels and cried out against raising energy rates. The march started—symbolically—in front of We Energies headquarters."

October 4, 2024

‘Unreasonable’: Dozens of residents testify at meeting decrying proposed We Energy rate increases

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“We Energies thinks we’re not paying attention to this,” Marquez said to the other activists. “But they’re wrong … we’re trying to stand up to a billion-dollar corporation. It’s not going to be easy to win, but it is possible.”

October 4, 2024

Public weighs in on potential We Energies, WPS rate increases

Wisconsin Public Radio

Climate activists and ACE staff rallied against We Energies proposed rate increase.

September 24, 2024

Community solar power bill stalls at Ohio Statehouse

NBC4 WCMH-TV

Community solar power bill stalls at Ohio Statehouse

September 24, 2024

Advocating for renewable energy bills

Spectrum News 1 Ohio

ACE and other community solar supporters push for support of community solar panels, other renewables.

September 23, 2024

In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn’t fast enough

Associated Press

ACE Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members and staff joined other young people from around the world at New York Climate Week.

September 19, 2024

Clean Wisconsin: An open letter to Microsoft: Do this the right way for Wisconsin

WisPolitics

"We are calling on Microsoft to commit to powering its data center with clean, renewable solar and wind developed right here in Wisconsin."

September 18, 2024

Pioneer Public: Voter registration in Village Park

Point Park Globe

Working with the South Side branch of the organization Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE), Bilello-Rodriguez operates as a campus liaison of sorts, bringing the nonprofit’s initiative directly to students. “Specifically, [ACE] really wants me here on campus because a lot of students travel from other states.” Billelo-Rodriguez said. “Since we are a swing state, it’s very important for people to register to vote here, because we could be a deciding factor.”

September 14, 2024

Stand with Action for the Climate Emergency against utility giant AEP

Policy Matters Ohio

Stand with Action for the Climate Emergency against utility giant AEP for their interference in Ohio politics and efforts to block community solar bills that would benefit all Ohioans. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at noon at AEP offices in Columbus. Check out ACE’s event page for details and to sign up for more info.