Advocates’ fears realized as Wisconsin directs energy dollars to internet access

Wisconsin ranks 49th in the country for internet speed and gets low marks for citizens’ access to broadband internet. The situation is hurting the state’s economy, experts say, and few would argue against investments to improve this situation.

But clean energy advocates are upset that state regulators want to use funds from the Focus on Energy program — meant for energy efficiency and renewables — to address the broadband crisis.

Written By Kari Lydersen

Full Story: http://midwestenergynews.com/2016/12/09/advocates-fears-realized-as-wisconsin-directs-energy-dollars-to-internet-access/