RENEW Wisconsin
RENEW Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Madison. We promote clean energy strategies for powering the state's economy in an environmentally responsible manner.
RENEW Wisconsin is a unique organization that has been on the cutting edge of sustainable energy advocacy for years. Our modus operandi is to identify barriers to renewable energy development, and come up with strategies for overcoming those problems, whether they be low buyback rates, permitting challenges, or regulatory roadblocks.
Wind Energy Advocacy Award Presented
to RENEW Wisconsin Director
RENEW Wisconsin Executive Director Michael Vickerman was
presented with an award by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America
program.
Vickerman received the Midwest Regional Wind Advocacy Award at the
program’s annual state summit following the WINDPOWER 2010 Conference &
Exhibition in Dallas, Texas in May. At this event, Wind Powering America recognized
wind energy advocates in three regions across the country: East, West and
Midwest.
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What are our top priority issues - where we will be directing our time and energy in 2010?
- Fighting for Advanced Renewable Tariffs (ARTs)--to provide long-term economic support for smaller-scale renewable energy resources
- Fighting for an increase in Wisconsin's Renewable Portfolio Standard to 25% by 2025
- Continue the effort to standardize the wind energy permitting process in Wisconsin
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PRIORITY -
Wind Siting Rules in Wisconsin
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is seeking public comment on the proposed wind siting rules, issued today by the PSC. The proposed rules will ultimately result in uniform wind siting standards for local units of government in Wisconsin and ensure consistent local procedures for regulation of wind energy systems.
Link
to draft rules
Submitted comments were accepted until July 7, 2010, at noon
- Preliminary Rules, pending legislative approval, are being drafted.
Link to background information on Wind Siting in Wisconsin
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PRIORITY -
Regroup for a successor to the Clean Energy Jobs Act
PRIORITY -
Regroup for a successor to the Clean Energy Jobs Act
Postmortem: The Clean Energy Jobs Act wasn't brought up for a vote in either the Wisconsin Assembly or the Senate. With both houses recessed until January, a significant opportunity has been squandered and the future of renewable energy and clean jobs in Wisconsin has been seriously jeopardized. See background materials on the Clean Energy Jobs Act.
What's New in Wisconsin
- On January 11, 2010, Wisconsin's largest wind farm received Wisconsin Public Service Approval.
- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin's own investigation and docket into Advanced Renewable Tariffs (ART's). See RENEW/Clean WI Comments
- Major changes and new opportunities in Federal Stimulus and tax benefits for renewables - some only available to projects installed or begun in 2009 & 2010
- Larger renewable project grants offered by Focus on Energy
- Completion of several large wind farms in Wisconsin in 2008-09
- The Wisconsin Agricultural Biogas Casebook has been updated to include 2009 projects. See other informational resources in RENEW's Biogas Toolbox.
Farm Digester - Waterloo, WI
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Doing it Better:
Check out RENEW's Technology Toolboxes for renewable technologies. We can save you time and effort in planning a renewable installation or project. See June 2010 updates to the Small Wind Toolbox and Biogas Toolbox
Basic Information:
RENEW provides up-to-date information on the status of renewable policy and progress
Utilities Buy-Back Rates in Wisconsin
- Summary Table of Renewable Energy Buyback Rates offered in Wisconsin (Updated June 2010)
- Biogas Specific Buyback Rates (Includes WPS Pilot rate effective 4-1-10)
- Wisconsin Utility Green Power Programs and Contacts, Updated July 2009
Other Information
- Wind Farms in Wisconsin, built and proposed
- Wisconsin Utility compliance with Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
- Renewable Quarterly highlights developing issues and showcases Wisconsin's renewable industry champions
- Visit RENEW's Blog for Updated Information and get the Latest News at RENEW's Media Center to stay informed
- Networking in Wisconsin for Clean Energy Information
