by Scott Blankman | Sep 4, 2019 | clean energy, climate change, Energy & Climate, solar, wind
In August, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order to formally set a statewide goal of 100% clean energy by 2050, and to establish an Office of Clean Energy & Sustainability within the Department of Administration. Similar to the transition to clean energy...
by Naomi Albert | Aug 5, 2019 | clean energy, Energy & Climate
The boom of wind and solar adoption has led to one big question: how can we use renewable energy when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining? Right now, the vast majority of wind and solar projects are only adding energy to wind and sun are present. Plus,...
by Scott Blankman | Aug 3, 2019 | Electric Vehicles, Energy & Climate
Why the state needs to lead the way on EV adoption When most people think of major sources of carbon dioxide emissions, they think of coal and natural gas plants. For a long time, generating electricity from fossil fuels was the main culprit for carbon emissions, and...
by Jon Drewsen | Jul 19, 2019 | clean energy, Energy & Climate
It’s time for tangible state action on climate change. When it comes to tackling climate change, many local communities aren’t waiting for state and federal government to act. Instead, they’re taking matters into their own hands. On July 16, the City of La Crosse...
by Carly Michiels | May 22, 2019 | clean energy, clean water, Energy & Climate, Water
Budget Committee aims to slash key provisions Governor Tony Evers introduced the 2019-2021 State Budget in late February this year, proposing big investments in programs for clean water and energy in Wisconsin—the biggest we have seen in many years. Clean Wisconsin is...
by Scott Blankman | May 22, 2019 | clean energy, Energy & Climate, solar, wind
Here’s how we transition to a clean energy future It goes without saying that climate change is here in Wisconsin. The major flooding that devastated communities in every corner of the state last summer showed us how we are already feeling the effects of a...
