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Advancing Clean Energy in Wisconsin

In 2019, Wisconsin set a goal for all electricity consumed in the state to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2050. Thanks to strong local leadership, Wisconsin is building its clean energy sector, creating jobs, investing billions in its clean energy plan, developing solar and batteries, and supporting climate-smart agriculture.
Key Goals For Wisconsin

Tackle rising energy costs with affordable, abundant clean energy

Defend against expensive gas build-out and promote cheap clean energy

Educate leaders and candidates on policy opportunities

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    A New Crop for Wisconsin Farmers

    In growing pockets of rural America, where the landscape is a patchwork of generations-old farms and tight-knit communities, a new kind of crop is emerging: wind turbines and solar panels, increasingly becoming a savvy supplement to landowners’ yields.

    Here, renewable energy leases on under-performing land are providing farmers with a stable income and generating tax revenue that’s reinvested directly in the community, supporting better schools and public services.

    “We need to do a better job telling the story of the benefits that rural communities are accruing as a consequence of wind and solar projects and the types of investments that they’re able to make,” says Wisconsinite and farmer Scott Laeser.

    Read more about how solar and wind can help communities like Scott’s thrive.

    What's Happening Now

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    ““States like Wisconsin have a critical opportunity and obligation to lead by rejecting bad fossil fuel investments. By embracing clean energy, states can deliver the reliable, affordable power people urgently need amid a growing cost of living crisis.””

    Courtney Brady

    State Advocacy Director

    Evergreen Action

    On the Ground in Wisconsin

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    Why Wisconsin matters

    Wisconsin serves as a blueprint for the nation, demonstrating that strong clean energy policy is politically possible in the Midwest and can make life more affordable for families.

    Key Recommendations

  • Advance targeted affordability policies that lower costs for Wisconsin families
  • Advance clean, affordable, and accessible transportation options
  • Strengthen and modernize utility planning at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission
  • Defend against costly gas buildouts tied to data centers

    • See what Wisconsin can do now

    Delivering in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin deserves a thriving and affordable clean energy economy. We're fighting for policies that deliver more clean energy, reduce expensive gas buildout, and make energy more affordable.

    Building a Clean Energy Future for Wisconsinites

    A wind farm near Pipe, Wisconsin. (© 2013 Lodahln/Flickr CC-BY SA 2.0)

     Akinlana Abdalla (right) is a wind turbine repair specialist in Wisconsin, where he helps train the union workers who will build our clean energy future.

    Badger Hollow Solar Farm is a 300 MW solar photovoltaic energy station in southwestern Wisconsin. With 830,000 solar panels, the solar park is vital to the state’s goal to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity consumption by 2050. (© 2023 Yodel2010/Wikimedia CC-BY SA)

    All Wisconsin Policy Resources

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  • Wisconsin Actions

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