On September 5, 2023, the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation met. Agenda: Welcome and Roll Call Review of GIF Strategic Vision Review of GIF Tribal Consultation Discussion: GIF Technical Aspects GIF Public Stakeholder Meeting Close
On August 4, 2023, the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation held a meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Roll Call Commissioner Interview Review Guiding Principles: Methodology Guiding Principles: Small Groups Guiding Principles: Drafting Guiding Principles: Alignment Adjourn
On July 10, 2023, the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation met. Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #195 to create the Commission to advise on the state’s first-ever Green Innovation Fund with the goal to ensure all electricity consumed within the state is 100 percent carbon-free by 2050, as outlined by Gov. Evers in Executive […]
On May 17, 2023, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the City of Madison Fleet Service to highlight ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and broaden the use of electric vehicles. The Secretary met with Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and stakeholders and discussed ongoing clean energy efforts in Madison and around the state. […]
On May 16, 2023, the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 67: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants Senate Bill 22: the sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use Senate Bill 49: restricting local […]
On April 26, 2023, Faculty Flash Talks were presented in partnership with UW Connects Badger Talks featuring brief (10 min) showcases of the leading research by faculty from across the UW–Madison campus. Topics range from current events to major challenges directly impacting industries across Wisconsin, the U.S., and the world. Agenda: 2:00 PM | Tonya Roberts, […]
On April 19, 2023, UW–Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies hosted Earth Day 2023: Species on the Move, a two-day community learning event with both in-person and virtual. This segment features a panel discussion from day two on “Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and Home: Wisconsin’s Changing Landscapes.” The transition from fossil fuels is under way. In Wisconsin […]
On April 18, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 36: a time limit for processing sexual assault kits Assembly Bill 49: disabled parking privileges on University of Wisconsin System campuses Assembly Bill 65: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants Assembly Bill 94: eliminating certain […]
Solar energy in Wisconsin is still in early stages, but there is marked progress as the state moves toward a goal of carbon-free by 2050. Still, some policymakers say burdensome regulation has kept growth slower than in other states. On April 4, 2023, Newsmakers was joined by two Republican legislators – Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative […]
Solar energy in Wisconsin is still in early stages, but there is marked progress as the state moves toward a goal of carbon-free by 2050. Still, some policymakers say burdensome regulation has kept growth slower than in other states. On April 4, 2023, Newsmakers was joined by two Republican legislators – Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative […]
On March 21, 2023, State Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg), Representatives Scott Krug (R-Rome) and Rob Brooks (R-Saukville), Wisconsin landowners, and small business leaders unveiled community solar legislation that allows Wisconsin residents access to energy generated by small-scale solar projects. Currently, over 20 states allow community solar, and demand is increasing across the nation.
