Creating a Clean Energy Future

Benefitting our communities and climate

Clean, Renewable Energy

For too long, our reliance on fossil fuels has hindered our economic potential and put harmful pollutants into our air and water. Moving to home-grown renewable energy, like wind and solar, would boost our economy while protecting our priceless natural resources, mitigating climate change impacts, and safeguarding our health.

Wisconsin needs to significantly reduce carbon emissions to tackle the growing threat of climate change. Here are some of the ways Clean Wisconsin is working to do that.

 

The Pathway for Wisconsin

If Wisconsin wants to tackle the growing threat of climate change, we need to significantly reduce carbon emissions and transition to a clean energy future.

Clean Wisconsin is working to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, energy storage, and energy efficiency to help Wisconsin achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.

Wind and solar are cheaper than coal and gas. Wisconsin sends about $14 billion out of the state each year to import fossil fuels. Instead, we could be focusing on homegrown renewable energy, which would add $16 billion to Wisconsin’s economy.

In-state production of 100% clean energy would create 162,000 new jobs and save $2-4 billion  in avoided health damages from air pollution.

By investing in homegrown renewable energy and expanding transmission, Wisconsin can rebuild a strong economy, make our communities healthier, and create a bright future where all our kids and grandkids can thrive.

Funding a Clean Energy Future

Historic federal funding to support clean energy is here.

Historic federal funding is expected to make a major impact on top environmental concerns in Wisconsin. Beyond widely anticipated consumer rebates and tax incentives, the state itself is set to receive billions of dollars to address climate change, support sustainable agriculture, and promote clean energy.

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