Bruce Steinhagen, a resident of Algoma, Wisconsin, is proud of his new solar panels. The system can produce about as much energy as Bruce needs to power his entire home—a recent electric bill was only $2. For Bruce and his family, this is a step towards energy independence. And as more Americans like Bruce embrace
In August, Clean Wisconsin hosted a celebration for the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at Madison’s new Black Business Hub. Since it was signed in August of 2022, the IRA has invested about one billion dollars into Wisconsin. IRA money is being used to create clean energy jobs, clean up pollution, protect
This spring, Clean Wisconsin staff and members visited theaters across the state to see Bad River, a powerful new documentary from award-winning director Mary Mazzio. This moving film chronicles the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s ongoing battle for sovereignty and environmental justice. It’s a tale that spans centuries of oppression, from settler colonialism
Located just 4 miles from downtown Middleton, Holy Wisdom Monastery sits on 130 acres of restored prairie surrounded by an oak forest with a small glacial lake. Since the Benedictine Sisters of Holy Wisdom began stewarding this land in 1953, they have found a balance of embracing innovation while upholding tradition. Their mission—to weave prayer,
Clean Wisconsin was proud to sponsor this year’s African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, hosted at the Ivy House in downtown Milwaukee on February 19. The fifth annual award AAEPA ceremony honored members of the Milwaukee African American community for their leadership in environmental work. From advocates to scientists and entrepreneurs, Black environmental leaders have pioneered
New law will accelerate Wisconsin’s transition to clean transportation Today the Wisconsin legislature took the final step to approve changes to Wisconsin’s electric vehicle (EV) charging law, paving the way for the state to receive $78 million in funding from the Biden Administration to build a statewide charging network. The bills, which were supported by
Just one year after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, it’s already creating positive change in Wisconsin. Across the state, new clean energy projects have spurred $445 million in investment and created or moved forward more than 500 good-paying clean energy jobs. IRA investments in Wisconsin are also positioning our state
Unlocking the Potential of a Remarkable Fruit Nestled among the picturesque rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin, just outside Blanchardville, lies Barham Gardens. Kim and Roberta Barham live on this small homestead farm where they tend around 1,000 aronia berry plants. At first glance, these unassuming shrubs could easily go unnoticed by the casual observer. But
Since joining Clean Wisconsin in mid-May, Sara Walling has already made an incredible impact, testifying on key PFAS legislation before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, and providing insight to the media in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on wetlands. Welcome to Clean Wisconsin Sara! Could you tell
The air quality in Wisconsin has reached concerning levels, particularly in the southwest region. Largely driven by smoke from Canadian wildfires, the poor air quality has prompted the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to issue orange and red air quality advisories for several counties across the state. Air pollution poses severe risks to public health,
