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This morning, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin accepted Walnut Way Conservation Corp as an intervenor in Docket 5-UR-112 — We Energies' 2027–2028 rate case. Officially a party. Officially at the table. (Watch the proceeding.) This builds straight off our record. Walnut Way earned standing in 6630-TE-113 — the data center tariff case — and filed initial and reply briefs that helped the Commission reject the worst of We Energies' cost-shift in April 2026. That fight d

The road to the statehouse runs through Milwaukee's north side. We've said that, and we mean it. The next governor of Wisconsin can't get elected without us. We're organizing on the north side because that's home, not because anyone else's home matters less. When this community moves, every community in Wisconsin moves with us. But here's the question we don't ask often enough: once we elect somebody, how do we make sure they actually do what they said they'd do for our neigh

Black families in Milwaukee spend up to 43% more of their income on energy than white families. That means less money for food, medicine, and rent — every single month. 85,000 Milwaukee residents live in neighborhoods where families spend over 6% of their income just on energy. The national average is about 3%. Our communities pay nearly double. As of today April 1, 2026, We Energies just filed to raise your electric bill — again . Here's what they're asking for: 4.7% increas

Standing up to a powerful utility like We Energies—the only major electric utility in the region—and Wisconsin’s largest philanthropic institution is an especially bold and risky move for Walnut Way. These entities hold considerable influence over public investments, policy decisions, and the flow of resources in Milwaukee and across the state.​ Challenging such dominant organizations can be dangerous for a community-based group. It risks future funding, stakeholder relations

In Lindsay Heights, faith and innovation have come together to spark a new era of health and digital opportunity. Driven by a partnership between Walnut Way Conservation Corp, Marquette University, neighborhood residents, and leaders from local churches—including the active engagement of Pastor Teresa Thomas-Boyd organizing congregations—this study reveals how deep-rooted community trust can unlock lasting change.​ Study Findings Through wearable health monitoring devices and

May brings fresh momentum to Walnut Way as we nurture roots of change in the neighborhood. From garden prep to tech access and café...

The challenge of digital literacy in today's information-rich world is indeed a complex and pressing issue, intertwined with broader...

Walnut Way Conservation Corp, has become a champion for energy affordability in Milwaukee. Their commitment to addressing economic...