Wisconsin
Governor
Tony Evers (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Key Offices & Links
16
46
Midwest
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Wisconsin
Climate Policies in Wisconsin
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2019 | ||
| Enacted |
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Governor's Task Force on Climate Change Report Establishing Policies
|
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2020 | |
| Enacted |
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The 1990-2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in December 2021. Establishing Policies
|
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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Governor's Task Force on Climate Change Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| In-Progress |
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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and three other state agencies are developing the Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool (WEET). Establishing Policies
|
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| In-Progress |
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WI DNR – Environmental Justice Policy Advisor Governor Evers signed an executive order to create the Wisconsin Office of Environmental Justice Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
|
Environmental Justice and Equity | 2022 | |
| In-Progress |
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The Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation is advising the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Department of Administration on the establishment of a green bank, known as the "Green Innovation Fund" Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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10% renewable energy by 2015 | 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 Establishing Policies
|
Electricity
|
Energy Plans and Targets | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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State of Wisconsin Clean Energy Plan 2024 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report Establishing Policies
|
Electricity
|
Energy Plans and Targets | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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Wisconsin received a D grade from Freeing the Grid. Establishing Policies
|
Electricity
|
Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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Securitization is authorized for pollution-control investments, but not for the full cost of a power plant. Establishing Policies
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Electricity
|
Coal Retirement | 2004 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2009 IECC. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
|
Building Codes | 2015 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
|
Building Codes | 2018 | |
| Enacted |
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Electric utilities are required to achieve statewide energy savings equivalent to 31,676,270 gross life cycle megawatt-hours (MWh) for 2023-2026. Gas utilities are required to achieve statewide energy savings equivalent to 776,085,000 gross life cycle therms for 2023-2026. Establishing Policies
|
Buildings and Efficiency
|
Building Efficiency | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Wisconsin has enacted commercial PACE-enabling legislation and has active programs. Establishing Policies
|
Buildings and Efficiency
|
Building Efficiency | 2009 | |
| Enacted |
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Wisconsin passed legislation that provides crop insurance rebates for cover crops. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2022 |