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
Federal and state funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation, and energy equity is widely available. The most recent grant opportunities are listed under funding.
Great Lakes TCTAC
UW-Extension, a partner of the Great Lakes Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center, supports community organizations to cut through red-tape and successfully navigate federal funding opportunities for clean energy and environmental health.
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 energy & storage projects. For resources about RE development and how to shape projects.
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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.
