Public Power Innovation: Inside MPU’s Refuel Renewable Project

About this episode

The episode discusses Manitowoc Public Utilities' Refuel Renewable Project and its impact on renewable energy in Wisconsin.

In this episode of The Electric Wire , we explore how Manitowoc Public Utilities is turning waste into energy — and reshaping what renewable, dispatchable power can look like for Wisconsin. Host Kristin Gilkes is joined by Troy Adams , CEO and General Manager of MPU, and co-host Tyler Vorpagel from the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin to discuss the Refuel Renewable Project and what it means for the future of public power.

People in this episode

Host: Kristin Gilkes

Guest: Troy Adams

Topics covered

• public power
• renewable energy
• waste to energy
• innovation
• energy projects

Keywords

• public power
• renewable energy
• Manitowoc
• Troy Adams
• energy innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manitowoc Public Utilities, Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin

Places: Wisconsin

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