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Senate Republicans Celebrated Clean Energy Boom in Their States, Now Face Vote to Kill It
June 18, 2025
Rep. Derrick Van Orden Betrays Wisconsinites, Votes to Put 1,850 Clean Energy Jobs in Wisconsin’s 3rd District on the Chopping Block
Eau Claire, WI — Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted for House Republicans’ extreme budget reconciliation bill— legislation that repeals America’s clean energy investments and strips critical resources from Wisconsin families, all while delivering new tax handouts to billionaires and big corporations. With a vote of 215-214, every vote cast by Republican members of Congress was a […]
May 22, 2025
$2.5 Billion in Wisconsin Clean Energy Investments Already Threatened Under Trump, with Thousands of Jobs at Risk
Madison, WI — In just 100 days in office, President Trump’s tariffs, executive orders, and all-out assault on clean energy have put Wisconsin’s clean energy boom at risk. New data released today from Climate Power shows that 95 clean energy projects have been threatened, delayed, or canceled nationally since Trump took office, representing $71.24 billion […]
April 30, 2025
ICYMI: Trump Guts Critical Cost-Saving Clean Energy Investments in Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Yesterday, US Representatives Marcy Kaptur and Rosa DeLauro released a summary of federal funds illegally withheld by the Trump Administration that support clean energy consumer rebates and key investments in job-creating clean energy projects. A series of seven fact sheets (linked below) document the current impact of federal funding cuts across key program areas. “Trump’s […]
February 14, 2025
ICYMI: Gov. Evers Highlights Clean Energy Jobs in State of the State Address
Madison, WI – During last night’s State of the State Address, Governor Tony Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s successes in job and apprenticeship programs, including a new program with the US Climate Alliance. The Governor celebrated the state’s highest enrollment in registered programs in 100 years. He went on to share, “We’re partnering with over 20 bipartisan states through […]
January 23, 2025
Wisconsin Re-elects Sen. Baldwin, Rejecting Eric Hovde’s Big Oil Agenda
Washington, D.C. — Senator Tammy Baldwin won her reelection bid against Eric Hovde, keeping a critical U.S. Senate seat blue.
November 6, 2024
Last Night’s Senate Debate Showed Baldwin is the Clear Choice for Working People of Wisconsin
Madison, WI— Senator Tammy Baldwin and GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde held their first and only debate in Madison. The candidates were asked about the cost of living, PFAS contamination, and Wisconsin farmers. Their answers highlighted how only one candidate is putting Wisconsinites first – Senator Tammy Baldwin. Senator Baldwin has fought to bring in more than $120 million to Wisconsin for water […]
October 19, 2024
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Local Climate Leaders Celebrate Federal Investments for Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Initiatives
(GREEN BAY, WI) – Today, Mayor Eric Genrich joined local climate leaders, contractors, and energy efficiency experts to showcase the impact of federal investments powering weatherization initiatives for residents of Green Bay. With support from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Green Bay is leading efforts to reduce energy costs, improve […]
October 18, 2024
Tonight: Baldwin’s Clean Energy Economy vs. Hovde’s Fossil Fuel Allegiance
Madison, WI— Ahead of tonight’s U.S. Senate debate between Senator Tammy Baldwin and GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde, it’s more important than ever to lay out the facts on the climate and clean energy issues facing Wisconsin. A Climate Power poll found 65% of Wisconsin voters say climate change and clean energy will be important […]
October 18, 2024
Trump Denies Climate Change in Milwaukee as VP Candidates Debate Climate and Clean Energy
Milwaukee, WI— Donald Trump visited Milwaukee earlier this evening where he went out of his way to deny the existence of climate change. Shortly after, in the Vice Presidential debate, JD Vance spewed climate conspiracies and dangerous lies, while Tim Walz laid out how a Harris-Walz administration will mitigate climate disasters like Hurricane Helene and invest in […]
October 1, 2024
Clean Energy Investments Are Revitalizing Wisconsin Communities, Trump Is Promising to Crush Them
Clean energy industries are booming and powering Wisconsin’s economy, with Donald Trump and his Big Oil allies still trying to pull the plug. Since the passage of the clean energy plan, Wisconsin has benefited from new clean energy projects that have invested $940 million and announced 1,962 jobs across the state, with many more to […]
September 20, 2024