IRA at the Black Business Hub: Celebrating the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act

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

Bad River: Powerful documentary follows Wisconsin tribe’s fight for sovereignty and environmental justice

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

Harnessing the IRA: Holy Wisdom Monastery’s Net Zero Journey

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,

Celebrating African American Environmental Pioneers

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

Bipartisan EV Charging Bills Unlock $78 Million in Critical Federal Funds for Wisconsin

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

Aronia Berries in Wisconsin 

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

Climate Cash: How Wisconsin can make the most of historic federal funds

How much will you get from the Inflation Reduction Act? Find with Rewiring America’s IRA Calculator Historic federal funding measures could make a major impact on top environmental concerns for 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