On distributed generation, how does Wisconsin stack up against neighboring states?

Among Midwestern states, Wisconsin trails its neighbors in a ranking of solar policies and practices according to “Freeing the Grid”, a report by the Vote Solar Initiative and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc.(IREC).

State
Net metering grade
Interconnection grade
Illinois
B
B
Iowa
B
B
Michigan
B
C
Minnesota
B
C
Wisconsin
C
D

Read the press release announcing the report for an overview or view the report on the IREC website.