Energy on Wisconsin engages communities, tribes, businesses and organizations to advance Wisconsin’s transformation to a clean energy economy for the health, prosperity and resilience of all its people and future generations.

Energy on Wisconsin, a program of the UW-Madison Extension Community Economic Development Program, educates, provides funding opportunities, and facilitates information sharing between communities, tribes, state and local officials, businesses, private and municipal utilities, state programs, nonprofit energy organizations, technical colleges and higher education institutions.

Clean Energy Funding

Find federal and state funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation, and other clean energy opportunities. Available grants and links to granting agencies are listed under funding.

Large-Scale Renewable Energy Engagement

UW-Extension’s RESET program (Renewable Energy Siting and Engagement for Tomorrow) engages local communities and tribes to prepare for large-scale renewable energy & storage projects. For resources about RE development and how to shape projects.

It is clear that the transition to a clean, low carbon energy economy is happening in Wisconsin and, that there is growing robust public engagement in how that happens and the pace to success.