THE STATE OF THE CLEAN ENERGY BOOM IN WISCONSIN
The 1,112 (and counting) new clean energy jobs across Wisconsin.
March 7, 2024
Wisconsin Clean Energy Plan Benefits
Wisconsin faces dire consequences from climate change, including extreme heat, drought, extreme rainfall, and flooding. Federal climate action, including funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), is helping Wisconsin minimize these impacts and prepare for a clean energy future.
February 9, 2024
Wisconsin Clean Energy Boom Report
Passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has kicked America’s clean energy sector into high gear, transforming Wisconsin into a solar and electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse. Across the state, climate and clean energy projects have already spurred $445 million in investment and created or moved forward 512 good-paying clean energy jobs. Since the IRA’s passage, nine new clean energy projects have been announced or moved forward in Wisconsin. Projects span five sectors, including solar, batteries, wind, electric vehicles, and other clean technologies. In Wisconsin’s rural communities, companies have announced $345 million in investment and the creation of 100 good-paying clean energy jobs. The IRA will continue to accelerate the clean energy jobs boom while lowering energy costs for families, investing in disadvantaged communities, and reducing climate pollution across the state.
November 1, 2023
WISCONSIN LEADERS CELEBRATE HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT’S HISTORIC CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin leaders issued statements of support following the House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. Wisconsin stands to benefit tremendously from these historic climate and clean energy investments, which will create thousands of good-paying union jobs across the state and lower consumer […]
August 12, 2022
BREAKING: As Senate Moves on Clean Energy Legislation, Exxon & Chevron Q2 Earnings Show Unprecedented Profiteering, Placing Target on NV GOP Allies
The profits, which totaled $17.5 billion and $11.4 billion, were collected at a time when American families were paying skyrocketing gas and energy prices.
July 29, 2022
BREAKING: Hess’ Q2 Earnings Show Unprecedented Profiteering While Wisconsinites Suffer
Today, Hess reported a Q2 profit margin higher than any in its history.
July 27, 2022