Wisconsin
26%
Governor
Tony Evers (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Key Offices & Links
16
46
Midwest
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Wisconsin
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2019 | ||
| Enacted |
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Governor's Task Force on Climate Change Report Establishing Policies
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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
|
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
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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
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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 |