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Supporting Wind Energy in Wisconsin
Wind energy is a powerful tool in Wisconsin’s shift to a clean energy future—cutting carbon emissions, strengthening rural communities, and keeping energy dollars here at home. Clean Wisconsin is working to make wind power a pillar of our 100% clean energy future.
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Why Wind Energy Matters
Wind is one of Wisconsin’s most promising clean energy solutions—and we’re only beginning to tap its potential. With community support, wind can power hundreds of thousands of homes, reduce harmful emissions, and drive billions in economic growth across the state. It’s also a smart financial choice: wind energy is now the cheapest way to produce energy in Wisconsin, and it keeps more energy dollars circulating locally instead of flowing out of state.
Clean Wisconsin is working to expand wind energy as part of a broader push for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050—creating healthier communities, stronger rural economies, and a more sustainable future for everyone.
$14 billion
spent each year importing coal and gas
68,000
clean energy jobs could be created in Wisconsin
$5,000
large wind projects send $5,000 per megawatt to the local community
1
minute for a wind turbine to produce enough electricity to power a home for an entire day
why wind?
Wind Energy: Clean Power with Broad Benefits
Wind power doesn’t just cut carbon. It brings real, lasting benefits to the people and places that power our state—from rural landowners to local governments.
A Lifeline for Family Farms
Leasing land for wind turbines gives farmers a reliable income stream—without taking land out of production. These payments can be a lifeline for family farms, keeping them productive and profitable for the next generation.
Big Wins for Small Towns
Large wind projects send $5,000 per megawatt, per year, back to local governments. A 600 MW project like Uplands Wind could generate $3 million annually for small towns—funding schools, roads, emergency services, and more.
Keeping Our Energy Dollars at Home
Wisconsin currently spends $14 billion a year importing fossil fuels. Homegrown wind energy keeps that money in-state, supports local jobs, and strengthens our energy security.
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