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Wisconsin’s Roadmap to Net-Zero
A cleaner future is within reach. New research shows Wisconsin can eliminate nearly all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—boosting the economy, creating tens of thousands of jobs, and saving billions in health costs. But we need bold, urgent action to make it happen.
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Overview
Why Net-Zero Matters
Wisconsin can cost-effectively reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It’s not just possible—it’s practical. Transitioning to clean electricity, electrified transportation, and energy-efficient buildings would dramatically reduce emissions, cut air pollution, and save lives—while growing our economy.
Investing in wind, solar, battery storage, and transmission infrastructure will increase Wisconsin’s Gross State Product by 3% by 2050. These investments not only fight climate change—they spark job creation and improve public health.
$2-4B
in avoided healthcare costs by 2050
68,000+
jobs added in a net-zero scenario
$16B
projected boost to Wisconsin’s economy
122M
metric tons of CO₂ emissions cut
THE RESEARCH
How We Got the Data
Clean Wisconsin partnered with RENEW Wisconsin, Evolved Energy Research, and GridLab to model what a net-zero future could look like—and how to get there.
The Achieving 100% Clean Energy in Wisconsin report uses advanced modeling to show how the state can eliminate emissions across electricity, transportation, buildings, and industry—while keeping costs comparable to less ambitious pathways.
A companion study by Cambridge Econometrics analyzed the economic impact. It found Wisconsin could see major job growth and a 3% boost in Gross State Product by 2050. With a strong workforce and 5,000 engineering grads entering the field each year, Wisconsin is ready.
What’s ahead
Our Future Is At Stake
The cost of inaction is dangerous. The Baseline Scenario—where no action is taken—leads to worse outcomes for Wisconsin families: higher energy costs, greater pollution, and missed economic opportunity.
Even slower action or focusing only on electricity rather than an economy-wide clean energy transition yields fewer benefits, despite similar costs. The smartest, most impactful path is a full transition to net-zero emissions—starting now.
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