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At RENEW Wisconsin, we believe that renewable energy strengthens our economy, protects the health of Wisconsinites, and keeps our state beautiful. We work on policies and programs that expand solar power, wind power, renewable fuels, local hydropower, building electrification, energy storage, and electric vehicles. It’s our goal to ensure everyone benefits from renewable energy.
Our Focus
Renewable Energy Initiatives
Wisconsin’s Roadmap to Net Zero
New detailed energy and economic modeling shows Wisconsin can cost-effectively transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, reaching a point where we emit no more carbon into the atmosphere than can be removed. Learn More
Solar for Good
Solar for Good announces new grants to install solar energy for nonprofits. Learn More
Renewable Energy Installation Map
See Wisconsin’s commercial renewable energy installations in on map. View Map
Project Progress
See the project status of exciting renewable energy development in Wisconsin. Learn More
Solar Farms
Solar farms provide homegrown, healthy, and smart energy to Wisconsin citizens. Learn More
News
The MadiSUN 2026 Group Buy Is Here
We are kicking off the MadiSUN 2026 Group Buy, and this year we have three great local installers on board. Arch Electric, Full Spectrum Solar, and Midwest Solar Power all have locations right here in Madison, and all three are reputable, pre-vetted installers.
read moreWhen the Plug Is Already In the Wall
In Portage, Wisconsin, there is a set of wires that has been carrying electricity for decades.
They connect a coal-fired power plant called Columbia Energy Center to the regional grid. Those wires run to a substation, and that substation connects to transmission lines that carry power to homes and businesses across the state.
read morePSC Approves Fox Solar Project
On Thursday, May 21, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approved the Fox Solar Project. At 100 Megawatts (MW), this solar project will produce enough clean energy to power about 25,000 homes. The project is paired with a 50 MW battery energy storage system, providing the flexibility to provide power when the sun goes down.
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