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ICYMI: Additional $130 Million Worth of Department of Energy Grants in Wisconsin Under Threat by Trump Administration
Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130 million worth of projects based in Wisconsin. A piece published yesterday in the Wisconsin Examiner highlighted how these potential cuts threaten Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean energy industry, leading to lost jobs and […]
October 14, 2025
JD Vance Tries to Sell Wisconsinites on Republican Rate Hike That’s Raising Energy Costs & Killing Jobs
La Crosse, WI— JD Vance is traveling to La Crosse tomorrow to sell the Republican tax bill, a law that is driving up energy costs and threatening local manufacturing jobs. Last month, President Trump signed the Republican Rate Hike into law—a bill that is not only wildly unpopular with voters but is driving up energy costs and hurting Wisconsin energy […]
August 27, 2025
ICYMI: Outpouring of Support for Clean Energy Jobs and Investments Under Threat in Wisconsin
Madison, WI— Over the past month, a surge of business leaders, union workers, elected officials, and non-profit organizations have stepped up in calling for Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits that are on the chopping block in the GOP-written Big Beautiful Bill. Leaders across the political spectrum have written op-eds, letters to the […]
June 27, 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